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The 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony was held on 22 April 2012 at the Expo Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos, Nigeria to honor the best African films of 2011. The nominees were announced on 17 March 2012 at the Kairaba Beach Hotel in Banjul, Gambia at an event that was attended by celebrities and top government officials from Gambia and other African countries. Awards Special Jury Prize * ''Man on Ground'' - South Africa/Nigeria References {{Africa Movie Academy Awards Africa Movie Academy Awards Africa Movie Academy Awards Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremonies Award Africa Movie Academy Awards The Africa Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA and The AMA Awards, is presented annually to recognize excellence among professionals working in, or non-African professionals who have contributed to, the African film industry. It was fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Jean-Louis
Jimmy Jean-Louis (born August 8, 1968) is a Haitian actor and producer. Born in Pétion-Ville, he moved to Paris at a young age with his family in search of a better life. His early roles were in French television commercials and Spanish musical theatre."Haitian actor Jimmy Jean-Louis joins cast of ‘Heroes Reborn’ on NBC" interview by Taroue Brooks, ''Rolling Out'', 13 August 2015. Accessed 12 April 2017. Eventually settling in in the late 1990s, he had small roles in '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Braids On A Bald Head
''Braids on a Bald Head'' is a 2010 Nigerian short film directed by Ishaya Bako about the culture of the Hausa people. It won the ''Best Short Film'' award at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Clarence Peters was the cinematographer of the film. It tells the story of Hauwa, who is a totally submissive Islamic wife, who does whatever her husband tells her to do irrespective of her convenience. Her husband, Musa determines her sexual and financial freedom. On the other hand, Samira is an independent woman, who recently got to lodge within Hauwas' compound. Despite initially being intrigued on the idea that a woman of her age should ideally be in her husband house, Hauwa and Samira began to develop a friendship, until Samira makes it clear with a sudden mouth-to-mouth kiss that she wants a sexual relationship with Hauwa. Even though Hauwa recognized the act as an abomination, this event and her bonding with Samira gave her the courage stand up to the mistreatment she has been e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ebbe Bassey
Ebbe Bassey is a Nigerian American actress, who was nominated for Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for playing "Maa Dede" in '' Ties That Bind'' (2011). Career Bassey has starred in many Nigerian and American films, including '' Doctor Bello'', '' Mother of George'', '' NYPD Blue'', etc. She received a best-supporting actress nomination for her role in '' Ties That Bind (film)''. In 2012, she announced plans to create a short film, ''Saving Father'', which was to advocate and increase awareness for people living with AIDS. At the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, Bassey was nominated as the best-supporting actress in a film. In 2012, Bassey acted in Turning Point. The film won awards at Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards in the United States. In 2016, she played "Imani" in '' Tomorrow Ever After'' and got positive reviews for her role in the film. Bassey co-hosted the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards with Richard Mofe-Damijo at BMCC Tri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Afeez Oyetoro
Afeez Oyetoro (born 20 August 1963) is a Nigerian comic actor, popularly known as "Saka". Early life and education Afeez Oyetoro was born on 20 August 1963, in Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State southwestern Nigeria. Afeez obtained a Bachelor's and Master's arts degree in Theatre art from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and the University of Ibadan (UI) respectively. He is currently a doctorate degree holder from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan. in Oyo State Career Afeez Oyetoro is known for his clown role in Nollywood movies and has featured in several Nigerian films. He is currently a lecturer in the department of theatre art at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Lagos State, Nigeria. He also featured as the main character in a 2013 MTN advert where he announced "I don port o." In 2016, Afeez Oyetoro happens to appear in a movie named '' The Wedding Party'' and in the comedy-crime/heist film '' Ojukokoro (Greed)''. He was elected as vice president in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fana Mokoena
Fana Mokoena (born 13 May 1971) is a South African Film, television and theater actor, and a political activist who served as a Member of Parliament, first as a delegate to the National Council of Provinces representing his home province Free State (province), Free State from May 2014 until August 2016; then later as a full member of the National Assembly of South Africa between August 2016 and October 2020. Mokoena is a member of the Economic Freedom Fighters party and serves on the party's central command team. Early life and acting career Fana Mokoena was born on 13 May 1971 in Kroonstad, Free State, South Africa. He was raised in Kroonstad and later schooled in Johannesburg by his mother and stepfather, along with his three siblings. His last three years of high school were spent at Woodmead School, which was the first fully multi-racial school in the country, where his love of the arts began. He studied Theatre and Performance at the University of Cape Town and later qualif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivie Okujaye
Ivie Okujaye Egboh (born 16 May 1987) is a Nigerian actress, film producer, scriptwriter, dancer, singer and activist. In 2009, she participated and won the '' Amstel Malta Box Office'' (AMBO) reality TV show. She is sometimes called ''little Genevieve'' because she resembles actress Genevieve Nnaji. She was awarded ''Best Young Actor'' at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Personal life She was born in Benin City to a Delta State father and an Edo State mother. She is the last of 5 children. She has often stated that her parents wanted her to study medicine due to the presence of several medical practitioners in her family. She spent the first 10 years of her life in Benin before settling in Abuja. She had her primary education at Our Ladies of Apostle Private School. She attended Queen's College, Lagos before studying Economics at the University of Abuja. She married Ezie Egboh in 2015. Career She had been performing on stage years before her Nollywood debut. Ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two Brides And A Baby
''Two Brides and a Baby'' is a 2011 Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Teco Benson and starring Keira Hewatch, Kalu Ikeagwu, OC Ukeje, Chelsea Eze, Stella Damasus-Aboderin and Okey Uzoeshi. It premiered on 17 November 2011. It received awards and nominations at Africa Movie Academy Awards, Best of Nollywood Awards and Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. Plot Keche ( Keira Hewatch) and Bankole (OC Ukeje) believe that their relationship has been divinely planned. They plan on having an amazing wedding ceremony and believe their marriage will stand the test of time. An unexpected event gets uncovered that tests how much they are really willing to sacrifice for their union to workout. Cast * OC Ukeje as Kole Badmus * Keira Hewatch as Keche * Stella Damasus-Aboderin as Ama * Kalu Ikeagwu as Deji * Okey Uzoeshi as Maye * Chelsea Eze as Ugo * Kehinde Bankole as Pewa Reception The film has a 43% rating on Nollywood Reinvented with a conclusion that "...it’s quite the placi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alero's Symphony
''Alero's Symphony'' is a 2011 Nigerian musical drama film directed by Izu Ojukwu and starring Bimbo Manuel, Ivie Okujaye and Chibuzor 'Faze' Oji. It premiered at The Palms, Genesis Cinemas, Lagos. The film is an upshot of the Amstel Malta Box Office 5 (AMBO 5) reality show. It received 4 nominations at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards and was screened across major Nigerian cities by the Africa Film Academy. The film tells the story of Alero (Okujaye), a twin born into a reputable high-class family. After graduating from university with honors, she is due to attend law school. Unbeknownst to her parents, her real desire is to be a singer. The family decides to go on an island vacation to re-ignite their familial bond. While there, Alero meets Lovechild (Faze), a talented but poor waiter. Lovechild helps Alero pursue what she loves as a career. They then fall in love. Cast *Ivie Okujaye as Alero * Chibuzor Oji as Lovechild *Jibola Dabo *Bimbo Manuel *Victor Olaitan *Carol Kin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shattered (2011 Film)
''Shattered'' is a 2011 Kenyan film directed by Gilbert Lukalia with Nollywood actress Rita Dominic as Keziah Njema playing the lead role. It won 2 awards at the 2012 African Movie Academy Awards. Rita Dominic also won the 2012 best actress award at the Kalasha Film and Television Awards in Kenya. Cast *Rita Dominic Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha (born 12 July 1975) is a Nigerian actress. In 2012, Rita Dominic won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Early life Rita Dominic is a multiple award-winning Nollywood actress ... as Keziah Njema *Mumbi Maina as Mumbi Miana *Robert Burale as Frank Njema *Allan Adika as Jomo *Naomi Wambui References 2011 films Nigerian drama films Kenyan drama films 2011 drama films 2010s English-language films English-language Nigerian films English-language Kenyan films {{Kenya-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somewhere In Africa
''Somewhere in Africa: The Cries of humanity'' is a 2011 Ghanaian Nigerian drama film directed by Frank Rajah Arase, starring Majid Michel, Martha Ankomah and Kofi Adjorlolo. It received 7 nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards including categories: Best Actor in a Leading Role, Achievement in Soundtrack, Achievement in Visual effects and Achievement in Make-Up. Majid Michel was the recipient of the film's only award. Cast *Majid Michel as General Yusuf Mombasa *Majid Michel as Frank Leuma, Reverend Francis Jackson * Martha Ankomah as Nivera *Eddie Nartey as Pascal * Kofi Adjorlolo as General Olemba * Roselyn Ngissah as Captain Rajile * David Dontoh as President Gabiza Reception Nollywood Reinvented Nollywood Reinvented, also known simply as NR, is a website launched in 2011 and dedicated primarily to film reviews. It also provides information about films, actors, producers and other film people. It is one of the first review platforms ded ... gave it a 43% r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phone Swap
''Phone Swap'' is a 2012 Nigerian romance comedy-drama film written by Kemi Adesoye, directed and produced by Kunle Afolayan. It stars Nse Ikpe Etim, Wale Ojo, Joke Silva, Chika Okpala, Lydia Forson and Afeez Oyetoro. The film was conceived after a brief from an advertising agency to create a movie that would cut across ages 15 to 45. It narrates the story of Mary, a warm-hearted fashion designer who works under a very stringent boss, and Akin, an arrogant, withdrawn and bossy business executive. They accidentally swap their mobile phones at a busy airport, which leads to an exchange in their destinations and the need to help carryout each other's assignments. ''Phone Swap'' was shot in Lagos and made in partnership with Globacom and BlackBerry. It also got financial support from Meelk Properties, IRS Airlines, Seven-up Bottling Company, Honeywell Flour Mill and several others. The scripting stage for the film took two years, while the production and post production stages took si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Legend On Ngong Hills
''The Legend of Ngong Hills'' is a 2011 Kenyan animated short film directed by Kwame Nyong'o, based on a Maasai folktale. The film showed at the 2011 Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival, and it won the ''Best Animation'' award at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards The 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony was held on 22 April 2012 at the Expo Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos, Nigeria to honor the best African films of 2011. The nominees were announced on 17 March 2012 at the Kairaba Beach Hotel in Banj .... Plot The story is about Ogre, who has a habit of attacking the Maasai Village, but then falls in love with the beautiful young maiden Sanayian. Cast *Derek Assetto as Ogre *Doreen Kemunto as Sanaiyan *Steve Muturi as Mzee *Joseph Waruinge as Maasai Warrior References External links * ''The Legend of Ngong Hills''at the Kenya Film Commission 2011 films Best Animation Africa Movie Academy Award winners 2011 animated short films Kenyan animation Kenyan children's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
