AMAA
4 Jan
Speaking with J.K. Obatala, on the rooftop of the Safron Hotel, Ikeja, Dr. Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe — a digital systems expert—touches on a diversity of timely topics. Foremost, is his vision for the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) ceremony, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and plans to build an AMAA Convention Centre.
30 Nov
With the 20th edition of Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) over, soundbites from the the event continue to gain traction on the media space. Speaking at the ceremony which held at the Balmoral Convention Centre Ikeja, Lagos, veteran Nollywood actor, Charles Inojie chided the corporate Nigeria and big brands in the country over their withdrawal…
9 Nov
The 20th edition of Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), which held last Saturday at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Ikeja, Lagos, brought together African film practitioners, who showcased the continent’s film industry growth and resilience, amid pomp and pageantry.
3 Nov
The highly anticipated 20th edition of the continental film awards ceremony, Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), yesterday recognized stars amid applause and called on brands to invest and support. Held at a fully packed Balmoral Convention Centre in Ikeja, Lagos, the event hosted over 700 guests from different parts of Africa. A total of 26…
2 Nov
The Africa Film Academy, producers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), have restated that the 20th edition of the award would hold in Lagos on Saturday November 2. AMAA, widely regarded as Africa’s premier film award, celebrates excellence and creativity in the continent’s film industry. The producers revealed that the 20th edition is set…
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