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9th Africa Movie Academy Awards
The 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony honouring movies of 2012 was held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on 20 April 2013. The event was hosted by actress and former AMAA winner Ama K. Abebrese and Ayo Makun with many celebrities in attendance. The awards' nomination party was held in Lilongwe, Malawi; it was hosted by Her Excellency, Joyce Banda, President Joyce Banda. A total of 671 films were submitted for consideration across Africa, America, Canada, France, Germany, Guadalupe, Italy, Jamaica, and the United Kingdom. ''Confusion Na Wa'' won the best picture award. The late Justus Esiri was awarded the Best Actor in a leading role posthumously. Winners and nominees A total of 29 award categories were given out. Below is a full list of all the winners. Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface: Awards Honorary awards Lifetime Achievement Awards * Tunde Kelani * Chief Eddi Ugbomah * Sir Ositadinma Okeke Oguno (Ossy Affason) * Ayuko Badu * Pete Edochie, Chief Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yenagoa
Yenagoa is a Local Government Area and capital city of Bayelsa State, southern Nigeria. It is located at the southern part of the country at coordinates . The LGA has an area of 706 km² and a population of 352,285 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 561. The Ijaws form the majority of the state. English is the official language, but Epie-Atissa language is one of the local languages spoken in Yenagoa others such as Ekpetiama, Gbarian, Buseni and Zarama are Ijaw dialect in Yenagoa LGA. Bayelsa Airport ( Bayelsa Cargo Airport) is an airport located in the Bayelsa State capital of Yenagoa, southern Nigeria. Yenagoa Bayelsa Airport received its first aircraft arrival on February 14, 2019. Yenagoa is the home of Bayelsa United, a men's association football club that plays in the second-tier Nigeria National League, and Bayelsa Queens, a women's football club in the NWFL Premiership. The two clubs won the 2021 Aiteo Cup for men and women respectively. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gun To Tape
''Gun to Tape'' is a 2012 Kenyan documentary, directed by David Forbes, about Kenyan long distance runners David Rudisha and Edna Kiplagat as they prepare for the 2012 Summer Olympics The 2012 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012) was an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom. The first event, the .... It was nominated for the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Documentary at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. References Documentary films about sportspeople Kenyan documentary films Documentary films about the Olympics 2012 films 2012 documentary films Films about the 2012 Summer Olympics Running films Sport in Kenya {{sport-documentary-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Contract (2012 Film)
''Contract'' is a 2012 Ghanaian film produced by Yvonne Okoro and directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, starring Hlomla Dandala, Joseph Benjamin and Yvonne Okoro. It received six nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards The 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony honouring movies of 2012 was held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on 20 April 2013. The event was hosted by actress and former AMAA winner Ama K. Abebrese and Ayo Makun with many celebrities in attendance. ... including: ''Best Director'', ''Achievement In Screenplay'', ''Best Actor In A Leading Role'' and ''Best Actress In A Leading Role''. Cast *Hlomla Dandala as Peter Puplampo *Joseph Benjamin as *Yvonne Okoro as Abena Boateng Reception 360nobs rated the movie 6.5 out of 10, and commented that the movie is exciting. References External links 2012 films English-language Ghanaian films English-language Nigerian films Nigerian comedy films 2012 romantic comedy films Films directed by Shirley F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uhlanga The Mark
''Uhlanga the Mark'' also known as ''Uhlanga: The Mark'' is a 2012 South African drama film produced, written, directed by award-winning author Ndaba Ka Ngwane on his directorial debut. The film stars Sbo Da Poet, Thuli Mhlongo and award-winning DJ Linda Sibiya on his acting debut in the lead roles. The background music for the film was scored by Khulekani Zondi who also handled the cinematography and editing. The theme of the film is based on the violence and rural poverty in modern South Africa. The film was made with a low budget and was released on 15 July 2012. It received critical acclaim from the critics for its screenplay, visual effects and cinematography. The film was also premiered in several international film festivals in South Africa, UK, Italy and Germany. The film has won several awards and nominations in International film festivals. Cast * Sbo Da Poet as Khaba Mkhize * Thuli Mhlongo as Nokuthula Khumalo * Linda Sibiya as Mandla Thabete * Nomfundo Dubazana as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heroes And Zeros (film)
''Heroes and Zeroes'' is a 2012 Nigerian drama film written and directed by Niji Akanni; it stars Nadia Buari, Bimbo Manuel and Olu Jacobs. It premiered on August 31, 2012 at Silverbird Galleria, Lagos. It was nominated in 6 categories at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards, winning awards for Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Editing. The film tells a story about the relationship between a 45 yr old married film director, Amos (Bimbo Manuel) and a film actress, Tonia (Nadia Buari). Amos, who is having troubles in his marriage seeks to be an international soccer star in the nearest future. His wife, Tinuke ( Tina Mba) works in a financial institution and is having difficulty coping with the death of her only child. Amos is opportuned to be a part of a major big budget film to revive his career. He eventually uses it re-establish himself in the film industry. He is greatly obsessed by Tonia and begins extra-marital affairs with her to the detriment of his wife. Plot Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Awakening (2013 Film)
''Awakening'' is a 2013 Nigerian dark thriller film directed by James Omokwe and Ethan Okwara and starring OC Ukeje, Kehinde Bankole, Femi Brainard and Bryan Okwara. It was nominated for the category AMAA Achievement In Visual Effects at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. The film was the highest rated film on Nollywood Reinvented at the time of release, with a score of 81%. Cast *OC Ukeje as Nicholas *Kehinde Bankole as Zainab *Bryan Okwara *Femi Brainard as Joseph *Deleke Aroleye as Agent Gbade *Tope Tedela Reception The film received mostly positive reviews and was highly praised for its brilliant and believable visual effects. Nollywood Reinvented gave it an 81% rating, which was the highest score on the website at the time and stated that "The story in this movie is just amazing, and not just the core story itself but the little bits that make-up the whole. The scriptwriter does an amazing job of tying everything together so that nothing is out of place and everythi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hoodrush
''Hoodrush'' is a 2012 Nigerian musical thriller film written, produced, and directed by Dimeji Ajibola, and starring OC Ukeje, Bimbo Akintola, and Gabriel Afolayan. It received two nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards, Gabriel Afolayan eventually won the award for the category ''Best Actor In A Supporting Role''. The film tells a story of the challenges encountered by two brothers who strive to partake in musical talent shows. Cast *OC Ukeje as Shez Jabari *Bimbo Akintola as Alhaja Khadijah *Gabriel Afolayan as Tavier Jabari *Chelsea Eze as Shakira * Ijeoma Agu as Kelechi Reception Critical reception The film received mostly positive to average reviews. Nollywood Reinvented praised the film for its beautiful and well composed music and gave it a 69% rating, stating "the speedometer of the movie at the beginning may have been average, but it grew to a crescendo like an interesting novel one had doubts about, but became happy he read it to the end. This is a good m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Journey To Self
''Journey to Self'' is a 2012 Nigerian drama film written and produced by Ashionye Michelle Raccah and directed by Tope Oshin, starring Nse Ikpe-Etim, Dakore Akande, Ashionye Michelle Raccah, Katherine Obiang and Tosin Sido. It received a nomination for the category ''Achievement In Soundtrack'' at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. The film tells a story of 5 childhood friends who converge at the home of one of them who just died, she leaves a series of letters that explains her struggles through life and eventually leading to their "self discovery". Plot The film tells a story of 5 childhood friends that converge at the home of the deceased Uche reading a series of letters she left that explains her struggles through life and eventually leading to their self-discovery. Rume (Katherine Obiang) is married to a man, whom she later discovered was a "crossdresser", she filed for divorce after several attempt to make him normal proved abortive. however he pleaded with her to stage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uhlanga, The Mark
''Uhlanga the Mark'' also known as ''Uhlanga: The Mark'' is a 2012 South African drama film produced, written, directed by award-winning author Ndaba Ka Ngwane on his directorial debut. The film stars Sbo Da Poet, Thuli Mhlongo and award-winning DJ Linda Sibiya on his acting debut in the lead roles. The background music for the film was scored by Khulekani Zondi who also handled the cinematography and editing. The theme of the film is based on the violence and rural poverty in modern South Africa. The film was made with a low budget and was released on 15 July 2012. It received critical acclaim from the critics for its screenplay, visual effects and cinematography. The film was also premiered in several international film festivals in South Africa, UK, Italy and Germany. The film has won several awards and nominations in International film festivals. Cast * Sbo Da Poet as Khaba Mkhize * Thuli Mhlongo as Nokuthula Khumalo * Linda Sibiya as Mandla Thabete * Nomfundo Dubazana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Meeting (2012 Film)
''The Meeting'' is a 2012 Nigerian romantic comedy drama film produced by Rita Dominic & Mildred Okwo and directed by Mildred Okwo. It stars Femi Jacobs, Rita Dominic, Linda Ejiofor, Kehinde Bankole and Jide Kosoko with special appearances from Nse Ikpe Etim, Kate Henshaw and Chinedu Ikedieze. It received 6 nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards and won the award for the category ''Achievement In Make-Up''. Plot The film opens at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, with a phone conversation between Mr. Makinde Esho (Femi Jacobs) and his managing director (Jide Kosoko). Makinde is reminded by his MD about how important it is for him to get an authorization from the Ministry of Land, and return to Lagos with a positive feedback. Just as Makinde is about to board a taxi, he is interrupted by Ejura (Linda Ejiofor), a female National Youth Service Corps, Corp member who pleads to share the ride, as she is short on cash and there is a long queue at the ATM. Mak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blood And Henna
''Blood and Henna'' is a 2012 Nigerian film directed by Kenneth Gyang, starring Ali Nuhu, Sadiq Sani Sadiq and Nafisat Abdullahi. The film tries to narrate the ordeal of the 1996 Pfizer Clinical Test in Kano, Nigeria. It received 6 nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards, and eventually won only the award for Best Costume Design. Plot Set in a 1996 Nigeria, a Lagos shop-owner, Musa returns to his hometown in Northern Nigeria after his shop was set ablaze in Lagos due to political unrests in the state by opposing parties. Musa is warmly welcomed in his village by everyone especially from two of his very close friends. One of his friends, Shehu, a journalist very critical of the present military government had to quit his job to teach in a community school. Saude's father is the wealthiest farmer in the village. He married off Sude to Musa after He expanded his father's business with his expertise in farming. The couple were having a perfect marriage until she began to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Contract (2012 Film)
''Contract'' is a 2012 Ghanaian film produced by Yvonne Okoro and directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, starring Hlomla Dandala, Joseph Benjamin and Yvonne Okoro. It received six nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards The 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony honouring movies of 2012 was held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on 20 April 2013. The event was hosted by actress and former AMAA winner Ama K. Abebrese and Ayo Makun with many celebrities in attendance. ... including: ''Best Director'', ''Achievement In Screenplay'', ''Best Actor In A Leading Role'' and ''Best Actress In A Leading Role''. Cast *Hlomla Dandala as Peter Puplampo *Joseph Benjamin as *Yvonne Okoro as Abena Boateng Reception 360nobs rated the movie 6.5 out of 10, and commented that the movie is exciting. References External links 2012 films English-language Ghanaian films English-language Nigerian films Nigerian comedy films 2012 romantic comedy films Films directed by Shirley F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |