Fatshimetrie has just revealed the films and actors awarded at the latest edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). At this prestigious event, many African talents were rewarded for their exceptional performances in the film industry.
Among the winners, we find Adebayo and his film “Jagun Jagun” which won several awards, including the Excellence in Visual Effects and Makeup Award. Actors like Elsie Abang, Michell Lemuya, Zolisa Xaluva, and Jackie Appiah Emery were also honored for their remarkable roles in films such as “KIPKEMBOI”, “NAWI”, “The Queenstown King” and “Red Carpet”.
Filmmakers were not left out, with awards given to the best films and best directors. Harry Bentil’s “Letters to Goddo” won the award for Best Feature Film Directed by a Director, while Jahmil X.T Qubeka was crowned Best Director for his film “The Queenstown Kings”.
AMAA also honoured legends of African cinema with awards of excellence and recognition throughout the ceremony. Renowned filmmakers such as Souleymane Cisse from Mali, Nacer Khemir from Tunisia and Haile Gerima from Ethiopia were honoured for their lifetime achievements. In addition, talented artists such as Alain Gomis from Senegal and Gabon, and Tsitsi Dangarembga from Zimbabwe were given special awards in recognition of their contribution to the African film industry.
The film “The Weekend” won the AMAA Best Film Award, in addition to being recognised for its screenplay, cinematography and as the best Nigerian film. Other films like “Out of Bound”, “Boda Love”, “Mai Martaba” and “Queenstown King” were also recognized in various technical categories such as production, soundtrack, costume design and sound.
In addition, outstanding achievements in fields such as editing, short films, animation, music and documentary filmmaking were also celebrated at the event. Talented filmmakers from various African countries were honored for their creativity and unique artistic vision.
In conclusion, the AMAA is much more than just an awards ceremony. It is a tribute to the excellence, diversity and richness of African cinematic history. This year’s winners were not only recognized for their exceptional performances but also helped to shine a spotlight on the talent and creativity present on the African continent.