AMAA 2013 (ROUND-UP)

The Africa Movies Academy Awards (AMAA) 2013 took centre stage yesterday in Yenogoa, the Bayelsa State capital, and it was anchored by popular Nigerian comedian Ayo "AY" Makun and British/Ghanaian TV presenter and actress, Ama K.

Some winners emerged from the event.

The full list of the winners are:

1. Best African Film In The Diaspora: Last Flight To Abuja- Nigeria

2. Best Production Design: Elelwani- South Africa

3. Best Achievement In Makeup: The Meeting- Nigeria

4. Best Achievement In Costume Design: Blood Henna

5. Best Achievement In Soundtrack: The Last Fishing Boat- Malawi

6. Best Documentary: Fueling Poverty- Nigeria

7. Best Short Film: Kwaku Ananse- Ghana

8. Best Diaspora Feature: Stones In The Sun- Haiti/USA

9. Best Diaspora Documentary: Fan Do Brasil- Brazil/Guatamela

10. Best Animation: Adventure Of Zambezia- South Africa

11. Best Achievement In Visual Effects: The Twin Sword

12. Best Achievement In Sound: Nairobi Half Life

13. Best Achievement In Cinematography: Uhlanga, The Mark

14. Best Achievement In Editing: Heroes And Zeroes

15. Best Achievement In Lightning: Moi Zaphira

16. Best Film In African Language: Moi Zaphira- Burkina Faso

17. Best Promising Actor: Belinda Effah- Kokomma

18. Best Actor In A Supporting Role: Gabriel Afolayan- Hoodrush

19. Best Actress In A Supporting Role: Hermelinda Cimela- Virgin Magarida

20. Best Actor In A Leading Role: Justus Esiri (RIP)- Assassin's Practice

21. Best Actress In A Leading Role: Florence Masebe- Elelwani

22. Best Director: Niji Akanni- Heroes And Zeroes- Nigeria

23. Best Film: Confusion Na Wa- Nigeria

24. Lifetime Achievement Awards: Tunde Kelani, Chief Eddy Ugbomah, Sir Ositadinma Okeke Oguno (Ossy Affason), Ayuko Badu and Chief Pete Edochie

25. Special Recognition Of Pillars Of Nollywood At 20: Emem Isong, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Kenneth Okonkwo and Film/Video Producers And Marketers Association Of Nigeria (FVPMAN)

26. Special Jury Award: Ninah's Diary- Cameroon


The even was well attended by Nollywood stars such as Rita Dominic, Pete Edochie, Mercy Aigbe Gentry, Linda Ejiofor, and so many music stars performed such as P-Square, Timi Dakolo, Waje, Flavour etc.