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June 21, 2024
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The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has released its nominees list for the 20th edition, tagged “Celebrating African Creativity.”
The awards ceremony will be held on November 2 in Lagos, in partnership with the Lagos State government.
At a press conference on Wednesday at the Sheraton Hotel, AMAA announced the nominees. “Jagun Jagun” bagged seven nominations, including Best Film in an African Language, Achievement in Production Design, Achievement in Costume Design, Achievement in Visual Effect, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
“The Queenstown Kings” secured 14 nominations across categories such as Achievement in Sound, Best Actor and Actress in a Supporting Role, Achievement in Production Design, and Achievement in Cinematography.
AMAA CEO Raymond Osigwe noted, “AMAA has seen significant growth this year, receiving more nominations than ever.”
With 386 film submissions, including entries from Sudan and Libya, Osigwe observed, “North Africa is now embracing AMAA.”
The ceremony promises to celebrate African filmmaking excellence and cinema.
