The 2012

Ghana Movie Awards ''Ghana Movie Awards'' is an annual film award to recognise excellence in the Ghanaian film industry. The first edition was held on 25 December 2010 at the Accra International Conference Center. It’s only in 2017 that the ceremony wasn’t held ...

was the third edition of the ceremony to reward excellence in the Ghanaian Film Industry. The event was held at

Accra International Conference Center The Accra International Conference Centre is an events venue in Accra, Ghana. Other venues include the Ghana Trade Fair Center and the National Theatre, but the Conference Centre is the most popular due to its size and capacity as compared to th ...

on December 2, 2012. The nomination party took place on November 26, 2012.

Awards

; Best Actor in a Lead 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 ...

– ''Joni Waka'' *

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 ...

– ''Queen Latifa'' * Prince David Osei – ''Off The Hook'' * Kofi Adjorlolo – ''Wipe My Tears'' * Ekow Blankson – ''Secret Burden'' ; Best Actress in a Lead Role (English) *

Yvonne Nelson Yvonne Nelson (born November 12, 1985) is a Ghanaian actress, model, film producer and entrepreneur.Single & Married'' * Martha Ankomah – ''Tears of a Smile'' *

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 ...

– ''Grooms Bride'' * Nana Akua Addo – ''Wanna Be'' *

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 ...

– ''3 Some'' *

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 ...

– ''Rain'' ; Best Actor in a Lead Role (Local) *Akwesi Boadi – ''Osofo Mafia'' *Farida Mohammed – ''Gobana'' *

Kofi Adu Kofi Adu (born May 25, 1969),is originally from the Ashanti Region of Ghana but lived in a suburb in Accra Newtown called Asantewaa, also known as Agya Koo, is an actor and comedian from Ghana. He has appeared in over 200 Ghanaian movies includi ...

– ''Agya Koo Trotro Driver'' *Isaac Amoako – ''Saman Mogya'' *

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 ...

– ''Area Boys'' ; Best Actress in a Lead Role (Local) *

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 ...

– ''Nyankonton'' *Vivian Jill – ''My Story'' *Linda Abbey – ''Saman Mogya'' *Tracy Boakye – ''Oh Vera'' *

Mercy Asiedu Mercy Asiedu (born 9 May 1971) is a Ghanaian veteran actress who has contributed to the growth of the movie industry. She is known for the role she played in '' Concert Party'' and ''Asoreba''. She is also known as being one of the popular ''Kuma ...

– ''Baby Face'' ; Best Actor in a Supporting Role (English) * Adjetey Anang – ''Rain'' *

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 ...

– ''Grooms Bride'' *Rahim Banda – ''Wipe My Tears'' *Edward Agyekum Kufuor – ''Tears Of A Smile'' *

Frank Artus Gregory Artus Frank (born May 4, 1979), also known as Frank Artus, is a Liberian actor, director, and producer in the West African film industries. Early life and education Frank was born in Montserrado County, Liberia. His nationality is Libe ...

– '' The Game'' *

Chris Attoh Chris Attoh (born Christopher Keith Nii Attoh; May 17, 1979) is a Ghanaian actor, film director, on-air personality, television presenter and producer. He is best known as "Kwame Mensah" in Nigerian soap opera ''Tinsel''. Education He attend ...

– ''Single & Married'' ; Best Actress in a Support Role (English) * Kalsum Sinare – ''3 Some'' *

Anita Erskine Anita Erskine-Amaizo (born Vered - Marian Anita Erskine; 3 December 1978) is a Ghanaian broadcaster who broadcasts in both English and French, professional compère, talk show host, actress and girls’ education advocate. She is the Executive ...

– ''Single & Married'' *Linda Awuku – ''Wanna Be'' *

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 ...

– ''In The Cupboard'' * Christabel Ekeh – ''Wrong Target'' * Nikki Samonas – ''Queen Latifa'' ; Best Actor in a Support Role (Local) *Apostle John Prah – Osofo Mafia *

Kwadwo Nkansah Kwadwo Nkansah (born 15 April 1987), professionally known as Lil Win, is a Ghanaian artist, musician, actor, and comedian. He is the founder and director of Great Minds International School in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Early life ...

– Kweku Saman * Samuel Ofori – Oh Vera *Bernard Opoku – Police Officer * Ebenezer Donkoh – B14 ; Best Actress in a Support Role (Local) * Naana Hayford – Odo Ntentan *Fatima Osman – Gobana *Rose Mensah – Fathia Fata Nkrumah *Emelia Brobbey – My Story *Matilda Asare – Ghana Police *Ellen White – Saman Mogya ; Best Actor (African Collaboration) *

Kalu Ikeagwu Kalu Egbui Ikeagwu is a British-Nigerian actor and writer. As an actor, he has received several awards and nominations for his performances on screen. Early life Kalu was born in England but was relocated to Nigeria by his dad at the age of ...

– ''Shadow In The Dark'' *

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 ...

– ''Hotel Babylon'' *

Alex Usifo Alex Usifo (born 16 April 1953) is a Nigerian actor. Career Usifo auditioned at different media houses including Radio Nigeria Lagos, Voice of Nigeria, NTA Ilorin etc. He made it to the top list, but was dropped because of ‘Racial quota, Qu ...

– ''Off The Hook'' *

Uti Nwachukwu Uti Nwachukwu (, born 3 August 1982) is a style icon, TV personality, actor and the co-host of the Nigerian show Jara. He is a native of Ndokwa, Aboh Kingdom, Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. Early life Uti is the las ...

– ''In The Cupboard'' *

Yemi Blaq Yemi Blaq born Folayemi Olatunji is a Nigerian film actor, songwriter and model. Early life and education Yemi was born to Mr Olatunji Blaq in Ondo State, Nigeria. Yemi Blaq was raised in Lagos where he attended and completed his primary an ...

– ''The Search'' *

Alex Ekubo Alexx Ekubo (born Alex Ekubo-Okwaraeke; 10 April 1986) is a Nigerian actor and model. He was first runner up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria contest. He won the ''Best Actor in a Supporting Role'' award at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role ...

– ''Lovelorn'' ; Best Actress (African Collaboration) *

Ini Edo Iniobong Edo Ekim (born 23 April 1982) is a Nigerian actress. Ini Edo began her film career in 2000, and has featured in more than 100 movies since her debut. In 2013, Ini Edo was a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant. In 2014, Miss I ...

– ''In The Cupboard'' *

Patience Ozokwor Patience Ozokwor, (born 14 September 1958) is a Nigerian veteran musician, fashion designer, gospel singer, and actress. She won the Best Supporting Actress 2012 & 2013 award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. She is known for taking th ...

– ''Untamed'' *

Rukky Sanda Rukky Sanda (born 23 August 1984) is a Nigerian actress, film producer, and director. Early life and career She was born Rukayat Akinsanya, 23 August 1984 in Lagos State. She began her acting career in 2004 while still a student at Lagos State ...

– ''The Search'' *

Nse Ikpe Etim Nse Ikpe-Etim (born 21 October 1974) is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in 2008 for her role in ''Reloaded''. She was nominated for ''Best Actress in a Leading Role'' at the 5th and 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in ...

–''The Search'' *

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 ...

– ''Lovelorn'' *

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 ...

– ''Wild Target'' ; Best Picture – African Collaboration *

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 ...

& Caroline Danjuma – ''In The Cupboard'' *

Yvonne Nelson Yvonne Nelson (born November 12, 1985) is a Ghanaian actress, model, film producer and entrepreneur.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 ...

& Dr. Clarice Kulah-Ford * ''Grooms Bride'' – Abdul Sallam * ''Single & Married'' –

Yvonne Nelson Yvonne Nelson (born November 12, 1985) is a Ghanaian actress, model, film producer and entrepreneur.Frank Rajah Arase Frank Rajah Arase (born Frank Rajah Efosa Arase) is a Nigerian film director. Arase is a native of Edo State, Nigeria. He was nominated for '' Best Director'' at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Early life Arase was born in Benin City, Edo ...

* ''Ghana Police'' – Eugene Morrat * ''Hotel Babylon'' – Kobi Rana * ''Secret Burden'' – Sellasie Ibrahim * ''Wanna Be'' – Edmund Quarshie & Michael Odeka ; Best Cinematography *''Single & Married'' – Kwame Awuah *''Hotel Babylon'' – Kobi Rana *''Joni Waka'' –

*''Area Boys'' – Kwame Agyeman *''Grooms Bride'' – Adams Umar ; Best Editing * ''Grooms Bride'' – Enoch Opoku * ''Hotel Babylon'' – Kobi Rana * ''Single & Married'' – Ebenezer Sowatey * ''B14'' – Ninja * ''Wanna Be'' – Afra Marley ; Best Costume and Wardrobe * ''Queen Latifa'' – Mabel Germain * ''Ghana Police'' – Monica Agboli & Nicolas Nsiah * ''Return Of The Bukom Lion'' – De She Collections * ''Fathia Fata Nkrumah'' – George Atobrah * ''Grooms Bride'' – Samira Yakubu * ''Secret Burden'' – Smarttys Management ; Best Art Direction * ''Return Of The Bukom Lion'' * ''Fathia Fata Nkrumah'' * ''Rain'' * ''Ghana Police'' * ''Single & Married'' * ''Secret Burden'' ; Best Music (Original Song) *Azonto Ghost – Bessa *Destiny’s Child – Wilhelmina Abu Andani (Mimi) *Single & Married – Abraham Affaine *Wrong Target – Samuel Sarpong *Fathia Fata Nkrumah – Adu Patrick ; Best Directing (English Language) *''Single & Married'' – Pascal Amanfo *''Grooms Bride'' –

Frank Rajah Arase Frank Rajah Arase (born Frank Rajah Efosa Arase) is a Nigerian film director. Arase is a native of Edo State, Nigeria. He was nominated for '' Best Director'' at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Early life Arase was born in Benin City, Edo ...

*''Queen Latifah'' – Kensteve Anuka *''In The Cupboard'' –

*''Hotel Babylon'' – Kobi Rana

References

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