The Africa Film Academy has officially revealed the nominees for the 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), during a press briefing held at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos. The event, themed ‘Celebrating African Creativity,’ marks the 20th edition of the prestigious awards, and it is poised to be a significant celebration of the continent’s finest in filmmaking.
Leading the nominations is Uche Okocha’s Nigerian film ‘The Weekend’, which earned an impressive 16 nominations. Close behind is Femi Adebayo’s ‘Jagun Jagun,’ which secured seven nominations. The awards ceremony, highly anticipated across the African film industry, is scheduled to take place on November 2 in Lagos, in partnership with the Lagos State government.
The Africa Movie Academy Awards, popularly referred to as AMAA or the AMA Awards, have long been a symbol of excellence in African cinema. Founded by Peace Anyiam-Osigwe and managed by the Africa Film Academy, AMAA recognizes exceptional talent and contributions from professionals across the African film industry.
The awards also extend their recognition to non-African professionals who have contributed significantly to African cinema. Beyond celebrating the achievements of filmmakers, actors, and producers, AMAA plays a crucial role in fostering unity across the African continent by promoting arts and culture as a shared heritage.
Over the years, AMAA has gained a reputation as one of the most prominent film events in Africa, often compared to the Oscars for its significance within the industry. By providing a platform for African filmmakers to showcase their talents on a global stage, the awards have become instrumental in shaping the narrative of African storytelling and advancing the continent’s film industry.
The 2024 edition promises to uphold this tradition, spotlighting the creativity, innovation, and hard work that drive African cinema.
See the full nominee list below:
EFERE OZAKO AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR BEST SHORT FILM
The Last Shoe Maker – Uganda
Seben – Mali
Dear Future Wife – South Africa
Isolated – Nigeria
Jolie – Angola
Strike A Blow And Die – Malawi
Don’t Call Me Beautiful – Ghana
Sins Of A Father – Zimbabwe/USA
JUBRIL MALAFIA AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR BEST ANIMATION
Heavy crown – Libya
Counter punch – Kenya
Journey of the legend – Cameroon
Hadu – Nigeria
Between Paya and Koulou – Senegal
Oya (The goddess of gods) – Nigeria
Set Pieces – Sudan
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY
A Quand L’Afrique – Congo Brazzaville
The Night Still Smells of Gun Powder- Mozambique
The Return Train – Mali
Gateway To Dreams – Cameroon
Rainbow Nation – South Africa
Dela- The Making of EL-Anatsui – Nigeria
Donga – Libya
Rising Up At Night – DRC
OUSMANE SEMBENE AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR BEST FILM IN AN AFRICAN LANGUAGE
Makula -Uganda
Jagun Jagun- Nigeria
The Queenstown Kings – South Africa
Kaka – Nigeria
Eskhalemi Sikantombella- South Africa
Unheard – Uganda
Out of Breath – Nigeria
MICHAEL ANYIAM OSIGWE AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR BEST FILM BY AN AFRICAN LIVING ABROAD:
Out Of Breath – Nigeria/UK
Orah – Nigeria/Canada
Isolated – Nigeria/UK
Under The Hanging Tree- Namibia/UK
Kipkemboi – Nigeria/ Canada
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR BEST DIASPORA SHORT
The Neigbourhood Alert – USA
Bottled Up – Jamaica
The Golden Boy – USA
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR BEST DIASPORA DOCUMENTARY
The Wu Tang Clan: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre – USA
A Rising Tide – USA
Colour – USA
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR BEST DIASPORA NARRATIVE FEATURE
Outlaw Posse – USA
Mickey Hardaway-USA
Love After Holidays – USA
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION DESIGN
Orah
The Queenstown kings
The Weekend
Jagun Jagun
Kipkemboi
Makula
Out of breath
AMAA 2024 ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN
The beads
The weekend
White and black
Jagun Jagun
The Queenstown Kings
Mai martaba
Out of breath
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKE-UP
The Weekend
Nawi
Letters to Goddo
Out of breath
Jagun Jagun
Anjola
White and black
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUNDTRACK
The Weekend
Under the Hanging Tree
The Queenstown Kings
Orah
This is Lagos
Mojisola
Red Carpet
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN VISUAL EFFECT
Kipkemboi
Jagun Jagun
Under The Hanging Tree
The Weekend
Bokwagter
Out of breath
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND
A smile, A wink and a tear
The Weekend
Under the Hanging Tree
The Queenstown Kings
Boda Love
Kipkemboi
Boda love
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY
The Weekend
Nawi
Kipkemboi
Letters to Goddo
This is Lagos
The Queenstown Kings
A Smile, A Wink and A Tear
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING
Under The Hanging Tree
The Weekend
This is Lagos
Nawi
Kipkemboi
The Beads
Anjola
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN SCREENPLAY
Under The Hanging Tree
The Weekend
Letter To Goddo
This is Lagos
Boda love
The Queenstown King
Out of Breath
AMAA 2024- NATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO CENSORS BOARD (NFVCB) AWARD FOR BEST NIGERIAN FILM
The Weekend
This is Lagos
Afamefuna
Jagun Jagun
Mai Martaba
A Smile, A wink and a tear
Out of Breath
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR BEST YOUNG/ PROMISING ACTOR
Michell Lemuya (Nawi)
Likhona Mgali (The Queenstown Kings)
Agape mngomezulu – Orah
William Dias – Bokwagter
Kofi Adu-Gyamfi -Tejiri
Ruby Akubueze – She
Fatima Muhammed – Mai Martaba
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Sandile Mahlangu – The Queenstown Kings
Ochungo Benson – Nawi
Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey – The Weekend
Ikechukwu Onunaku – This Is Lagos
Lucky Ejim – Orah
Solomon Fixon Owoo – Letters to Goddo
Femi Adebayo- Jagun Jagun
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Meg Otanwa – The Weekend
Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa – The Queenstown Kings
Elsie Chidera Abang – Kipkemboi
Tessa Twala – The Queenstown Kings
Bukunmi Oluwashina – White and Black
Somkele Iyamah-Idhalamah – Orah
Chioma Akpotha – Mojisola
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Zolixa Xaluva – The Queenstown Kings
Gabriel Afolayan – This is Lagos
Duncan Murunyu Mungai – Boda Love
Nenesenor Abloso – Letters to Goddo
Bucci Franklyn – The weekend
Femi Jacobs – Anjola
Chidi Mokeme – Out of Breath
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Girley Jazama – Under The Hanging Tree
Oyin Oladejo – Orah
Unati Faku – The Queenstown Kings
Uzoamaka Aniunoh – The Weekend
Laura Pepple – This is Lagos
Jackie Appiah -Red Carpet
Ife Irele- A Smile, A Wink and A Tear
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR BEST DEBUT FEATURE FILM BY A DIRECTOR
LETTERS TO GODDO- Harry Bentil2. RISING UP AT NIGHT – Nelson Makengo3. SHE – Seun Richards
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR BEST DIRECTOR
Daniel Emeke Oriahi – The Weekend
Kenneth Gyang – This Is Lagos
Jahmil X.T Qubeka – The Queenstown Kings
Perivi Katjavivi – Under The Hanging Tree
Lonzo Nzekwe – Orah
Harry Bentil – Letters To Goddo
Izu Ojukwu- A Smile, A Wink and A Tear
AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR BEST FILM
Under The Hanging Tree
The Weekend
This is Lagos
A Smile, A Wink and A Tear
Orah
Letters to Goddo
The Queenstown Kings
