The upcoming award ceremony will take place in a few days.
AMAA Awards recognize excellence in African film industry. Peace Anyiam-Osigwe founded it and runs it through the Africa Film Academy.
Many consider the AMA Awards to be Africa’s most important film event and the most prestigious film award in Africa.
AMAA announced 19th edition nominees for 26 categories.
Nancy Isime, Rahama Sadau, and Richard Ato Turkson to host the 19th AMAA.
The AMAA Chief Operating Officer, Tony Anih, made the announcement after a meeting with the board of the Africa Film Academy.
Sharing her excitement at hosting the AMAAs, Isime, who has distinguished herself as a show host, TV presenter, and actress, said, “Absolutely looking forward to hosting the AMAAs on October 29. Hoping to see everyone there, as it promises to be an unforgettable evening.”
Turkson stated that he is looking forward to hosting the continental film awards ceremony. On her part, Sadau said, “I am super excited and can’t wait to host the 2023 AMAAs.”
Haitian actor Jimmy Jean-Louis and global film practitioners, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Commissioner Toke Benson-Awoyinka confirmed for AMAAs.
This year’s theme ‘Renaissance: Legacy in Motion’ sets the stage for future AMAA editions.
With C.J. ‘Fiery’ Obasi‘s Mami Wata leading with 12 nominations, including Best Film in an African Language, Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Screenplay, and Best Director, its going to be interesting to see who emerges as the winner of that night.
The 2023 AMAAs have scheduled to hold at the Balmoral Convention Centre inside the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos.
