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Africa Movie Academy Awards set to hold the Africa Cinema Business Roundtable in Kigali

As the fourteen edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) draws closer, the premier award body will be holding the Africa Cinema Businesses Roundtable in Kigali, Rwanda. The ACBR…

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Long Read: It’s high time we talked about this year’s AMAA nominees

On the evening of August 3, the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), the premier rewarding system for film talent in Nigeria and perhaps all of Africa announced the nominations for…

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Here’s the full list of the AMAA 2018 nominations

Announced during the nominations party held on Friday at the Wheatbaker, the Africa Movie Academy Awards unveiled this year's nominees. Now in its fourteenth year as a reward system for…

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Your favourite Nollywood stars will not be attending | 5 things to expect at the AMAAs tonight

It's hard to say that this year's edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards is highly anticipated, because to be honest, it's not. And to say that it's the biggest…

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The Film Blog: We remember Niyi Akinmolayan’s tweet storm on AMAA last year

This morning, we asked a question by the way, as to why industry players are essentially ignoring the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). New Nollywood really doesn't care to be…

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The Film Blog: This is the third time the AMAA date has been postponed

What exactly is going on? And why are film enthusiasts and industry players so unconcerned? Is that how far the Africa Movie Academy Awards has fallen? First, it was announced…

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The Film Blog: The AMAA move to Lagos reveals a critical flaw in its design

Simply put, the Africa Movie Academy Awards cannot continue to move from state to state (or country) based upon which government is willing to pony up funds for the hosting…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 27th of March

Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now!

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The Film Blog: Maybe AMAA can finally get its act together with this move to Lagos

From inception, the Africa Movie Academy Awards have been plagued with issues. Not the kind that we complain about with the AMVCA, which mainly have to do with the quality…

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The Film Blog: We don’t know how we feel about Kenneth Gyang’s ‘The Lost Café’

We don’t know that bigger fans of Kenneth Gyang’s work exist anywhere else, at least not in Nigeria. At TFB, we think he is a national treasure, a status earned…

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‘Rivers is peaceful’

Ahead of the 2016 edition Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) expected to be hosted in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state Commissioner of Culture and Tourism, Tonye Briggs Oniyide, has described…

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Desmond Elliot shows up at #AMAA2015 in South Africa (PHOTOS)

Look who the cat dragged to an entertainment function. Desmond Elliot took a break from his busy life as a politician to attend the Africa Movie Academy Awards taking place…

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October 1st, Lala Akindoju, others win big at #AMAA2015 [FULL LIST]

The 2015 Africa Movie Academy Awards is took place at Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Check out the winners list from the 11th edition below; Winner Best Child Actor “Layla Walet…

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Juliet Ibrahim’s dress to #AMAA2015 awards is everything

Her beauty literally takes one's breathe away, and at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, it was no different. Ghanaian actrss, Juliet Ibrahim took her time to get glammed up by her…

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First photos from the Africa Movie Academy Awards 2015

The 2015 edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards, AMAA, is currently taking place in South Africa and the photos are already pouring in. Nollywood stars stepped out in their numbers,…

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#TheYNaijaInterview: “I don’t miss anything about marriage” – Nollywood’s Kate Henshaw reveals

by Wilfred Okiche Kate Henshaw has been a screen favourite for as long as Nollywood exists. Playing a number of enduring roles, she has defied age and time, remaining on…

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‘Notice me’ people, running helter-skelter & 10 years of celebration: Charles Novia reviews #AMAA2013

by Charles Novia Kanayo .O. Kanayo,Kenneth Okonkwo, Norbert Ajaegbu ‘Charles, you know you have to write a review about this year’s AMAA or you will be seen as biased, not…

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Nollywood is back in the game, Timi Dakolo is a man on fire and 9 other takeaways from #AMAA2013

by Wilfred Okiche Africa’s longest running and perhaps most legitimate film awards was held over the weekend at the Glory Cultural Centre, Yenagoa in Bayelsa state. We were on ground…

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SEE Richard Mofe-Damijo, Waje, Flavour, Nse Ikpe-Etim, OC Ukeje, others at #AMAA2013 (PHOTOS)

Peace Anyiam-Osigwe What: Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). Where: Glory Hall Cultural Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa. When: April 20, 2013. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa A.Y Makun   A.Y Makun on stage…

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#AMAA2013: Rita Dominic and Linda Ejiofor light up the red carpet (LOOK)

by Chi Ibe Rita Dominic and Linda Ejiofor were spotted arriving at yesterday's Africa Movie Academy Awards, AMAA in Bayelsa State last night. The ladies flanked by other guests were…

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I’ve not faded, I’m still relevant, I’m still acting: Empress Njamah tells YNaija in new interview #AMAA2013

Empress Njamah is a former AMAA nominee for Best Supporting Actress for her turn in the film, 'Bank job'. Our Wilfred Okiche  caught up with her in Bayelsa just before the…

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#AMAA2012Review: Asa, 2face and the power of performance

by Collins Eboru Asa on the #AMAA2012 stage The African Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs) have come and gone but it still leaves a tang of excitement and hope for the…

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Rita Dominic Exclusive: “I have worked so hard”

by Collins Eboru Rita Dominic As part of our major feature this week, reviewing the 2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards, we sat down for a conversation with Best Actress winner…

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See Photos from the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) Red Carpet

Chinyere Wilfred & Hon Nancy Nwagboso (2) What: Africa Movie Academy Awards. Where: Eko Hotel Victoria Island. When: 22 April 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa. Ada Eze (1)Adebola Williams (1)Adeoye…

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‘Eeny, meeny, miny, mo’: Hauwa Gambo makes her predictions of who wins what at today’s AMAAs

by Hauwa Gambo The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs) holds this evening at the Expo Centre in Lagos. Let's get into it, shall it?  AMAA 2012 Prize for Best Short…

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Haitian, Jimmy Jean-Louis to host the African Movie Academy Awards this year

by Wilfred Okiche Haitian born Hollywood actor, Jimmy Jean Louis will host the 8th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) coming up on 22, April 2012. Naomi Lucas, the…

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