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The 2011 Ghana Movie Awards was the second edition of the ceremony to reward film practitioners in the Ghana Film Industry. The event was held at Accra International Conference center on 25 December 2011. Winners included
Kimberly Elise Kimberly Elise Trammel (born April 17, 1967) is an American film and television actress. She made her feature film debut in '' Set It Off'' (1996), and later received critical acclaim for her performance in ''Beloved'' (1998). During her career, ...
,
Majid Michel Majid Michel (born 22 September 1980) is a Ghanaian actor, model, television personality, evangelist and a humanitarian. He received nominations for '' Best Actor in a Leading Role'' at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009, 2010, 2011, 201 ...
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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 incl ...
''. '' Ties That Bind'' had 21 nominations and eventually won 9 awards to top the winners list.
Olu Jacobs Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, (born 11 July 1942), known professionally as Olu Jacobs, is a Nigerian actor and film executive. He has starred in several British television series and international films. Olu Jacobs has been hailed by many as one ...
received the Lifetime Achievement Award.


Awards


Categories

; Best Actor In A Leading Role (English) *
Van Vicker Joseph van Vicker (born 1 August 1977), better known as Van Vicker, is a Ghanaian actor, movie director and humanitarian. He is the chief executive officer of Sky + Orange production, a film production house. Van Vicker received two nominations ...
– ''Paparazzi'' *
Majid Michel Majid Michel (born 22 September 1980) is a Ghanaian actor, model, television personality, evangelist and a humanitarian. He received nominations for '' Best Actor in a Leading Role'' at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009, 2010, 2011, 201 ...
– ''
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 incl ...
'' *Chris Attoh – ''6 Hours To Christmas'' *Samuel Ofori – ''Fake London Boy'' *Rahim Banda - ''Behind The Mask'' ; Best Actor In A Leading Role (Local) *Apostle John Prah – ''The Holy Bible'' *Bill Asamoah – ''Barfour'' *
Kwaku Manu Kwaku Manu (born March 6, 1984) is a Ghanaian actor, musician and presenter. In the year 2012 he released his first single ''E'nfa nhoahoa ho''. Personal life Kweku Manu was born and raised in Kumasi, Ashanti Region Of Ghana. He is married to ...
– ''Village Champion'' *
Ebenezer Donkor Ebenezer Donkor, popularly known as Katawere (1938 – 12 November 2016), was a Ghanaian actor known primarily for his role in the Ghanaian television program Television, sometimes shortened to TV, is a telecommunication medium for tra ...
– ''God Father'' *Agya Koo – ''Agenkwah'' *Isaac Amoako – ''Emmanuel'' ; Best Actress In A Leading Role (English) *
Jackie Appiah Jackie Appiah (born 5 December 1983) is a Canadian-born Ghanaian actress. For her work as an actress, she has received several awards and nominations, including the awards for ''Best Actress in a Leading Role'' at the 2010 Africa Movie Academy Aw ...
– ''Reason To Kill'' * Joselyn Canfor Dumas – ''Adams Apple'' 2 *
Kimberly Elise Kimberly Elise Trammel (born April 17, 1967) is an American film and television actress. She made her feature film debut in '' Set It Off'' (1996), and later received critical acclaim for her performance in ''Beloved'' (1998). During her career, ...
- '' Ties That Bind'' *
Yvonne Okoro Chinyere Yvonne Okoro is a Ghanaian Nigerian actress. Born to a Nigerian dad and Ghanaian mother, Yvonne Okoro is of mixed lineage and calls herself an African. Yvonne Okoro is from Koforidua in the Eastern Parts of Ghana. She received Ghana Mo ...
– ''Why Marry'' *
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Omotola Jalade Ekeinde ( ; born Omotola Jalade, 7 February 1978) is a Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist and former model. Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, Ekeinde has appeared in over 300 films, selling millions of copies. Omoto ...
– '' Ties That Bind'' *
Lydia Forson Lydia Forson (born 24 October 1984) is a Ghanaian actress, writer, and producer. In 2010 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Early life and education Forson was born on 24 October 1984 in Mankessim, Ghan ...
– ''Masquerades'' ; Best Actress In A Leading Role (Local) *Vivian Jill – ''Yaw Donkor'' *Emelia Brobbey – ''Obi Yaa'' *
Nana Ama McBrown Felicity Ama Agyemang (born 15 August 1973), popularly known as Nana Ama McBrown, is a Ghanaian actress, TV presenter and a music writer. She rose to prominence for her role in television series ''Tentacles''. Later, she found mainstream success ...
– ''Wunni Pannie Due'' *Linda Abbey – ''Agya Koo Salamatu'' *Portia Asare Boateng – ''Ama Bonsu'' ; Best Actor In A Supporting Role (English) *Eddie Nartey – ''
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 incl ...
'' *
John Dumelo John Dumelo (born 3 February 1984) is a Ghanaian actor, farmer and politician. On 1 April 2014 he emerged as the first Ghanaian to hit a million likes on Facebook. His parents are Mr. John Dumelo who was a Civil Engineer and Mrs. Antoinette Dumel ...
– '' Ties That Bind'' * Adjetey Anang – ''Adams Apple'' 3 *
Majid Michel Majid Michel (born 22 September 1980) is a Ghanaian actor, model, television personality, evangelist and a humanitarian. He received nominations for '' Best Actor in a Leading Role'' at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009, 2010, 2011, 201 ...
– ''
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 incl ...
'' *Gavivina Tamakloe – ''For Better For War'' ; Best Actor In A Supporting Role ''(Local)'' *Clement Bonney – ''Ama Bonsu'' *Joseph Osei – ''Osofo Amoako'' *Osei Tutu Nyamese – ''Wunni Pannie Due'' *Akwasi Boadi – ''Emmanuel'' *David Asuman – ''Diawuo'' *Fredrick Eghan – ''Agya Koo Gbengbentus'' ; Best Actress In A Supporting Role (English) *Roselyn Ngissah – ''
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 incl ...
'' *Helen Asante – ''Adams Apple'' 3 *
Yvonne Nelson Yvonne Nelson (born November 12, 1985) is a Ghanaian actress, model, film producer and entrepreneur.Martha Ankomah – ''Bed Of Roses'' *
Nadia Buari Nadia Buari (born November 21, 1982) is a Ghanaian actress. She received two nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009. Early life Buari was born in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana, to a Lebanese father ...
– ''Who Owns The City'' ; Best Actress In A Supporting Role (Local) *Mercy Asiedu – ''Obi Yaa'' *Rose Mensah – ''Bu Bra Pa'' * Maame Serwaa – ''So, So And So'' *Ellen Kyei Whyte – ''Evil Soul'' *Jane Ackun – ''Otufoo'' ; Best Picture *''Bed Of Roses'' *'' Ties That Bind'' *''Single Six'' *''
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 incl ...
'' *''Adams Apple'' *''Who Owns The City'' *''Kofi Agenkwa'' *''Emmanuel'' *''Masquerades'' *''Agyaa Koo Gbengbentus'' ; Best Directing nglish Language*Frank Rajah Arase – ''
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 incl ...
'' *
Shirley Frimpong-Manso Shirley Frimpong-Manso (born 16 March 1977) is a Ghanaian film director, writer, and producer. She is the founder and CEO of Sparrow Productions, a film, television and advertising production company. She won Best Director at the 6th Africa Mo ...
– ''Adams Apple'' *
Leila Djansi Leila Afua Djansi (born 1981) is an American and Ghanaian filmmaker who started her film career in the Ghana film industry. Early life Leila Djansi was born Leila Afua Djansi in 1981.Nelmes, Jill; Selbo, Jule''Women Screenwriters: An Internati ...
& Kevin Huie – '' Ties That Bind'' * Pascal Amanfo – ''Bed Of Roses'' *Samuel Ofori – ''Fake London Boy'' ; Best Directing (Local) * Frank Gharbin – ''Emmanuel'' *
Nana Ama Mcbrown Felicity Ama Agyemang (born 15 August 1973), popularly known as Nana Ama McBrown, is a Ghanaian actress, TV presenter and a music writer. She rose to prominence for her role in television series ''Tentacles''. Later, she found mainstream success ...
– ''Obi Yaa'' *Augustine Abbey – ''Agya Koo Gbengbentus'' *Jonas Agyemang – ''Village Champion'' *Samuel Nkansah – ''God Father'' ; Best Art Direction *Kofi Agenkwa *'' Ties That Bind'' *''
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 incl ...
'' *''Adams Apple'' 2 *''Who Owns The City'' *''Black Man, White Brother'' ; Best Music - (Original Song) *"Agya Koo Gbengbentus" – Mframa *"Fake London Boy" – Tiffany *"Sexy Sassy Wahala" (''Adams Apple'') –
Efya Jane Awindor (born April 10, 1987), better known by her stage name Efya, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter, and actress from Kumasi. She is the daughter of Nana Adwoa Awindor, a filmmaker and celebrity host of the late television show ''Greetings ...
*"Ties That Bind" – Dela & Okyeame Quophi *"Paparazzi" – Kobby Maxwell *"Somewhere In Africa" – Bennie Anti ; Best Movie Africa Collaboration *''6 Hours To Christmas'' *''Masquerades'' *'' Ties That Bind'' *''Single Six'' *''Who Owns The City'' ; Best Cameo Actor * Kwaku Sintim Misa – ''Adams Apple'' 1 * Kofi Okyere Darko – ''Adams Apple'' 1 * Abeeku Santana – ''Death After Birth'' *
Majid Michel Majid Michel (born 22 September 1980) is a Ghanaian actor, model, television personality, evangelist and a humanitarian. He received nominations for '' Best Actor in a Leading Role'' at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009, 2010, 2011, 201 ...
– ''Adams Apple'' 4 * Okyeame Kwame – '' Ties That Bind'' * Kofi Adjorlolo – ''
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 incl ...
'' ; Best Cameo Actress *
Juliet Ibrahim Juliet Ibrahim is a Ghanaian actress, film producer and singer of Lebanese, Ghanaian and Liberian descent. She won the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the 2010 Ghana Movie Awards for her role in '' 4 Play''. She has been referred to as ...
– ''4 Play Reloaded'' *Grace Nortey – ''Adams Apple'' *Khareema Aguiar – '' Ties That Bind'' *Lily Ameyaw – ''Otuofoo'' ; Best Story *'' Ties That Bind'' *''Kofi Agenkwah'' *''Adams Apple'' *''
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 incl ...
'' *''Death After Birth'' *''C.E.O.'' ; Best Editing *''4 Play Reloaded'' *''Adams Apple'' *'' Ties That Bind'' *''
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 incl ...
'' *''God Father'' ; Best Cinematography *''4 Play Reloaded'' *''Adams Apple'' *'' Ties That Bind'' *''Bed Of Roses'' *''
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 incl ...
'' ; Best Costume & Wardrobe *''Osofo Amoako'' *''Kofi Agenkwah'' *'' Ties That Bind'' *''Adams Apple'' *''Queens Pride'' ; Best Make-Up *''Adams Apple'' *''
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 incl ...
'' *'' Ties That Bind'' *''Grave Yard'' *''Who Owns The City'' ; Best Visual Effects *''God Father'' *''Dirty Game'' *''Grave Yard'' *''Kofi Agenkwah'' *''Paparazzi'' ; Best Discovery *Kwaku Manu – ''So, So And So'' *Mzbel – ''Single Six'' *
Jasmine Baroudi Jasmine Jamila Baroudi (born September 16) is a Ghanaian actress. She studied Psychology at the University of Ghana where she graduated. Career She was featured in the Ghanaian TV Series, ''Adams Apples, Adam's Apples'' (2011 - 2012) and acted a ...
– ''Adams Apple'' * Ama K. Abebrese – '' Ties That Bind'' *James Gardiner – C.E.O. ; Best Music - (Original Score) *'' Ties That Bind'' *''
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 incl ...
'' *''Adams Apple'' *''Emmanuel'' *''Agya Koo Gbengbentus'' ; Best Sound Editing & Mixing *'' Ties That Bind'' *''Adams Apple'' *''4 Play Reloaded'' *''Paparazzi'' ; Best Writing Adapted Or Original Screenplay *''
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 incl ...
'' *''Ties That Bind'' *''Adams Apple'' *''Ama Bonus'' *''Who Owns The City'' ; Best Actor Africa Collaboration *
Ramsey Nouah Ramsey Nouah (born Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah Jr.; 19 December 1970) is a Nigerian actor and director. He won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2010 for his performance in the movie '' The Figurine''. He made his dire ...
– ''Memories Of My Heart'' *
Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot'' (born Desmond Oluwashola Elliot; 4 February 1974)'' is a Nigerian director, and politician He was elected as a lawmaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency, in the 11 April 2015 Nigerian General Elec ...
– ''Masquerades'' *Omar Oumson – ''Who Owns The City'' *
Mike Ezuruonye Mike Ezuruonye (born 21 September 1982), is a Nigerian actor. Early life and career Mike is from Uzuakoli in Abia State, Nigeria. He was born on 21 September 1981 in Lagos. He attended the Federal Government College, Wukari, Taraba and Archbi ...
– ''Private Enemy'' *Eddie Watson – ''Single Six'' ; Best Actress Africa Collaboration *
Mercy Johnson Mercy Johnson Okojie (; born 28 August 1984) is a Nigerian actress, film director and film producer She went to a Rivers State Secondary School for her secondary education in addition to the Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Port Harcourt, Riv ...
– ''My Husband’s Funeral'' *
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Omotola Jalade Ekeinde ( ; born Omotola Jalade, 7 February 1978) is a Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist and former model. Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, Ekeinde has appeared in over 300 films, selling millions of copies. Omoto ...
– '' Ties That Bind'' *Ebbe Bassey – '' Ties That Bind'' *
Tonto Dikeh Tonto Charity Dikeh (born 9 June 1985) is a Nigerian actress, singer, songwriter, and humanitarian. On 27 August 2000, Tonto Dikeh set up her foundation, the Tonto Dikeh Foundation. In June 2022, Tonto was announced as the deputy governorship ...
– ''Private Enemy'' * Damilola Adegbite – ''6 Hours To Christmas''


Special Awards

; Favorite TV Actor *Funnyface Benson - ''Chokor Trotro'' ; Favorite TV Series *''Chorkor Trotro'' ; Favorite Actress-Movie * Martha Ankomah ; Favorite Actor-Movie * Prince David Osei ; Lifetime Achievement Award *
Olu Jacobs Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, (born 11 July 1942), known professionally as Olu Jacobs, is a Nigerian actor and film executive. He has starred in several British television series and international films. Olu Jacobs has been hailed by many as one ...


References

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