The organisers, indeed, made no mean efforts to put up an awards show that has since remained the talk of the town; a glamorous event that has continually been rewarding excellence in African cinema in the last 10 years.
Every year, AMAA attracts the largest constellation of stars, filmmakers, film critics, internationally acclaimed movie and music artistes, top government functionaries in Africa and the Diaspora as
well as dignitaries from all walks of life.
However, the last Saturday event remains the most glamorous so far in the annals of AMAA. Not a few lamented that the hall, for the first time, was too small for the invited guests, mostly fun lovers who wanted to be part of the historic night. The show could be compared to any other in the world. From production to sound, lightening and presentation, among others, the show lived up to its billing.
It was a day of glory for South Africa, as it won 10 awards. It was followed by Nigeria, which won eight awards. In particular, it was a good outing for South Africa’s Of Good Report, which won the Best Film award.
Jamil X.T Quebeka, the director of Of Good Report also won the Best Director award. Other winners include Clarion Chukwura, who won the Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role in Apaye. Patient Ozorkwo clinched the Best Actress in a Supporting Role’ while Teco Benson’s Accident won the Bayelsa State Government Endowed Award for Best Nigeria Film.
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