The 2014
Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards
''Golden Icons Academy Awards (GIAMA)'' is an annual film award in the diaspora to reward outstanding contribution to the African film industry. The first edition was held in Houston, Texas, United States. The most recent ceremony was held in Staff ...
is scheduled to hold at Stafford Center on October 25. The event will be hosted by comedian, Julius Agwu.
Awards
Best Motion Picture
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A Mile from Home''
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Iyore
''Iyore'' (English: ''The Return: A Life after Life'') is a 2014 Nigerian drama film set in the Benin Kingdom, directed by Frank Rajah Arase. It stars Rita Dominic, Joseph Benjamin, Okawa Shaznay, Paul Obazele, Bukky Wright and Yemi Blaq. B ...
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*''
Being Mrs Elliot''
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Apaye
''Apaye'' (English: ''A Mother's Love'') is a 2014 Nigerian biographical drama film directed by Desmond Elliot and starring Clarion Chukwura, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Belinda Effah, and Mbong Amata. It premièred at the Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria ...
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Accident (2013 film)
''Accident'' is a 2013 Nigerian thriller drama film produced and directed by Teco Benson and starring Kalu Ikeagwu and Chioma Chukwuka. It won the Best Nigerian Film award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. It also has 3 nominations at ...
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*''Dining with a Long Spoon''
Best Drama
*''
Murder at Prime Suites
''Murder at Prime Suites (M@PS)'' is a 2013 Nigerian crime thriller film directed by Chris Eneng starring Joseph Benjamin, Keira Hewatch and Chelsea Eze. The movie was inspired by a much publicized similar murder that occurred in Lagos. The fi ...
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*''Sisters at War''
*''Black Silhouette''
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Knocking on Heaven's Door (2014 film)
''Knocking on Heaven's Door'' is a 2014 Nigerian musical romantic drama film written by Vivian Chiji, produced by Emem Isong and directed by Desmond Elliot, starring Majid Michel, Adesua Etomi and Blossom Chukwujekwu. The film premièred on 1 ...
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*''
Accident (2013 film)
''Accident'' is a 2013 Nigerian thriller drama film produced and directed by Teco Benson and starring Kalu Ikeagwu and Chioma Chukwuka. It won the Best Nigerian Film award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. It also has 3 nominations at ...
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*''Dark Side''
*''
A Mile from Home''
Best Film (Indigenous)
*''Akan''
*''Sekunola''
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Chetanna
''Chetanna'' is a 2014 drama film directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka and produced by Chigozie Atuanya.
Background
''Chetanna'' is an Igbo language film shot in Enugu State, Southern Nigeria. It was screened at the 2014 World Igbo Festival of Arts an ...
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30 Days in Atlanta
''30 Days in Atlanta'' is a 2014 Nigerian romantic comedy film written by Patrick "Koinage" Nnamani, produced by Ayo Makun and directed by Robert Peters. The movie was shot in two locations in Lagos and Atlanta (United States of America). It pr ...
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*''Sundiata''
Best Film (Comedy)
*''Hustlers''
*''
30 Days in Atlanta
''30 Days in Atlanta'' is a 2014 Nigerian romantic comedy film written by Patrick "Koinage" Nnamani, produced by Ayo Makun and directed by Robert Peters. The movie was shot in two locations in Lagos and Atlanta (United States of America). It pr ...
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*''Visa Lottery''
*''A Wish''
*''Nkasi the Village Fighter''
*''Airline Babes''
Best On-Screen Duo
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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 actre ...
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Joseph Benjamin (actor)
Joseph Benjamin (born 9 November 1976) is a Nigerian actor, model, singer, Voice-over Artist and television presenter mainly known for co-hosting MTN's ''Project Fame'', a talent reality show, and starring in the movies '' Tango With Me'', '' ...
– ''
Iyore
''Iyore'' (English: ''The Return: A Life after Life'') is a 2014 Nigerian drama film set in the Benin Kingdom, directed by Frank Rajah Arase. It stars Rita Dominic, Joseph Benjamin, Okawa Shaznay, Paul Obazele, Bukky Wright and Yemi Blaq. B ...
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Ayo Makun
Ayodeji Richard Makun, also known by his stage name A.Y, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, producer and film director. Born on 19 August 1971, he hails from Ifon, Ose local government in Ondo State. He is the host ...
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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 ...
– ''30 Days in Atlanta''
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Belinda Effah
Grace-Charis Bassey Effah (born 14 December 1989) is a Nigerian actress and presenter. She has won six awards throughout her career, including the '' Most Promising Act of the Year'' award at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. She changed her ...
&
Kanayo O. Kanayo – ''
Apaye
''Apaye'' (English: ''A Mother's Love'') is a 2014 Nigerian biographical drama film directed by Desmond Elliot and starring Clarion Chukwura, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Belinda Effah, and Mbong Amata. It premièred at the Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria ...
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Clarion Chukwura
Chief Clarion Chukwura (born Clara Nneka Oluwatoyin Folashade Chukwurah; 24 July 1964) is a Nigerian actress and humanitarian.
Career
She had her nursery and primary school in Lagos and later pursued her secondary education at the Queen of th ...
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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 ...
– ''Hustlers''
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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 ...
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Jim Iyke
James Ikechukwu Esomugha, popularly known as Jim Iyke (born 25 September 1976), is a Nigerian actor and one of the stars of the movie ''Last Flight to Abuja'' alongside Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Hakeem Kae-Kazim.
Early life and education
H ...
– ''The Diary of Imogen Brown''
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Uche Jombo
Uche Jombo Rodriguez (born December 28, 1979), is a Nigerian actress, screenwriter and film producer.
Early life
Uche Jombo was born on December 28, 1979, in Abiriba, Abia State, Nigeria. She is a graduate of Mathematics and Statistics fro ...
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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 ...
– ''After the Proposal''
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Tope Tedela
Temitope Christopher Tedela (born 5 June 1990) is a Nigerian actor and producer.
He has received several awards for his work including Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award, Nigeria Entertainment Award, Best of Nollywood Award and Nollywood Mov ...
& Chiedozie Nzeribe – ''
A Mile from Home''
Best Actor
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Nonso Diobi
Nonso Diobi (born July 17, 1976) is a multiple award winning Nigerian actor and film director. While studying Theatre Art at the University of Nigeria, He made his debut on-screen appearance in a 2001 film titled ''Border Line'' followed by an ...
– ''Last Three Digits''
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Joseph Benjamin (actor)
Joseph Benjamin (born 9 November 1976) is a Nigerian actor, model, singer, Voice-over Artist and television presenter mainly known for co-hosting MTN's ''Project Fame'', a talent reality show, and starring in the movies '' Tango With Me'', '' ...
– ''
Iyore
''Iyore'' (English: ''The Return: A Life after Life'') is a 2014 Nigerian drama film set in the Benin Kingdom, directed by Frank Rajah Arase. It stars Rita Dominic, Joseph Benjamin, Okawa Shaznay, Paul Obazele, Bukky Wright and Yemi Blaq. B ...
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Bob-Manuel Udokwu – ''Dining with a Long spoon''
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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 ...
– ''
30 Days in Atlanta
''30 Days in Atlanta'' is a 2014 Nigerian romantic comedy film written by Patrick "Koinage" Nnamani, produced by Ayo Makun and directed by Robert Peters. The movie was shot in two locations in Lagos and Atlanta (United States of America). It pr ...
''
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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 ...
–
Accident (2013 film)
''Accident'' is a 2013 Nigerian thriller drama film produced and directed by Teco Benson and starring Kalu Ikeagwu and Chioma Chukwuka. It won the Best Nigerian Film award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. It also has 3 nominations at ...
*
Kanayo O. Kanayo – ''
Apaye
''Apaye'' (English: ''A Mother's Love'') is a 2014 Nigerian biographical drama film directed by Desmond Elliot and starring Clarion Chukwura, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Belinda Effah, and Mbong Amata. It premièred at the Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria ...
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*
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 ...
– ''
Being Mrs Elliot''
Best Actress
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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 ...
– ''Purple Rose''
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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 actre ...
– ''Iyore''
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Chioma Chukwuka
Chioma Chukwuka (born March 12, 1980, also credited as Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha or Chioma Akpotha) is a Nigerian actress, director and movie producer. In 2007, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress in a leading role" for her p ...
– ''
Accident (2013 film)
''Accident'' is a 2013 Nigerian thriller drama film produced and directed by Teco Benson and starring Kalu Ikeagwu and Chioma Chukwuka. It won the Best Nigerian Film award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. It also has 3 nominations at ...
''
*
Omoni Oboli
Omoni Oboli (born 22 April 1978) is a Nigerian actress, scriptwriter, film director, producer and digital filmmaker. She studied at the New York Film Academy and has written several screenplays, including The Figurine (2009), '' Anchor Baby'' ...
– ''
Being Mrs Elliot''
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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 ...
– ''Sisters at War''
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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 ...
– ''Nkasi the Village Fighter''
*
Clarion Chukwura
Chief Clarion Chukwura (born Clara Nneka Oluwatoyin Folashade Chukwurah; 24 July 1964) is a Nigerian actress and humanitarian.
Career
She had her nursery and primary school in Lagos and later pursued her secondary education at the Queen of th ...
– ''
Apaye
''Apaye'' (English: ''A Mother's Love'') is a 2014 Nigerian biographical drama film directed by Desmond Elliot and starring Clarion Chukwura, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Belinda Effah, and Mbong Amata. It premièred at the Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria ...
''
Most Promising Actor
*Daniel Lloyd – ''Stripped''
*Prince Mingle – ''Diary of Imogen Brown''
*McCarthy Nonwani – ''Chetanna''
*Shawn Faqua – ''
Lagos Cougars''
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Tope Tedela
Temitope Christopher Tedela (born 5 June 1990) is a Nigerian actor and producer.
He has received several awards for his work including Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award, Nigeria Entertainment Award, Best of Nollywood Award and Nollywood Mov ...
– ''
A Mile from Home''
*Blossom Chukwujekwu – ''
Knocking on Heaven's Door (2014 film)
''Knocking on Heaven's Door'' is a 2014 Nigerian musical romantic drama film written by Vivian Chiji, produced by Emem Isong and directed by Desmond Elliot, starring Majid Michel, Adesua Etomi and Blossom Chukwujekwu. The film premièred on 1 ...
''
*Emor Ekpenyong –
Make a Move
Most Promising Actress
*Sylvia Udeogu – ''Dark Side''
*Sonia Ibrahim – ''Number One Fan''
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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 ...
– ''Black Silhouette''
*Grace Johnson – ''All that Glitters''
*Adesua Etomi – ''
Knocking on Heaven's Door (2014 film)
''Knocking on Heaven's Door'' is a 2014 Nigerian musical romantic drama film written by Vivian Chiji, produced by Emem Isong and directed by Desmond Elliot, starring Majid Michel, Adesua Etomi and Blossom Chukwujekwu. The film premièred on 1 ...
''
*Diana Yekini – ''
Lagos Cougars''
*Kafui Danku – ''Devil in a Dress''
Best Supporting Actor
*
Femi Jacobs Fẹ́mi is a common Nigerian given unisex name of Yoruba origin which means "love Me".
Femi is most commonly a diminutive form of "Olufemi" (or Olúfẹ́mi) which means "The Lord loves me" ("Olú" means Lord, Leader, or the "Prominent one," in the ...
– ''Dreamwalker''
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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 la ...
– ''Don’t Cry for me''
*Wale Adebayo – ''
Make a Move''
*
Frederick Leonard (Nigerian actor) – ''
Accident (2013 film)
''Accident'' is a 2013 Nigerian thriller drama film produced and directed by Teco Benson and starring Kalu Ikeagwu and Chioma Chukwuka. It won the Best Nigerian Film award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. It also has 3 nominations at ...
''
*
Ayo Makun
Ayodeji Richard Makun, also known by his stage name A.Y, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, producer and film director. Born on 19 August 1971, he hails from Ifon, Ose local government in Ondo State. He is the host ...
– ''
Being Mrs Elliot''
*
Eddie Watson – ''Sisters at War''
*
Anthony Monjaro – ''After the Proposal''
Best Supporting Actress
*
Ebele Okaro
Ebele Okaro Onyiuke (born 19 January 1964) is a Nigerian actress and film producer.
Early life and education
Ebele Okaro was born on 19 January 1964 in London and raised in Enugu, Nigeria. She began acting while attending the Santa Maria Primary ...
– ''Chetanna''
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Belinda Effah
Grace-Charis Bassey Effah (born 14 December 1989) is a Nigerian actress and presenter. She has won six awards throughout her career, including the '' Most Promising Act of the Year'' award at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. She changed her ...
– ''
Apaye
''Apaye'' (English: ''A Mother's Love'') is a 2014 Nigerian biographical drama film directed by Desmond Elliot and starring Clarion Chukwura, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Belinda Effah, and Mbong Amata. It premièred at the Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria ...
''
*
Susan Peters
Susan Peters (born Suzanne Carnahan; July 3, 1921 – October 23, 1952) was an American actress who appeared in over twenty films over the course of her decade-long career. Though she began her career in uncredited and ingénue roles, she woul ...
– ''Don’t Cry for Me''
*Roselyn Ngissah – ''Purple Rose''
*Okawa Shaznay – ''Sisters at War''
*
Uru Eke
Uru Eke (born October 11, 1979) is a Nigerian actress and film producer. She is known for her producing debut " Remember Me", her role as Obi in Ndani TV's popular web series '' Rumour Has It''. ''Last Flight to Abuja'', Africa Magic's Drama s ...
– ''Dining with a Long Spoon''
*Tana Adelana – ''Dream walker''
Best Comedic Act
*
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 ...
– ''After the Proposal''
*Lepacious Bose – ''
Being Mrs Elliot''
*
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 ...
– ''Nkasi The Village Fighter''
*
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 ...
– ''Hustlers''
*
Eniola Badmus
Eniola Badmus (born 7 September 1982) is a Nigerian professional film actress, script writer, entertainer and a social media influencer.
She came into the limelight in 2008 after she was featured in the movie '' Jenifa''.
Early life and educa ...
– ''Airline Babes''
*Bishop Umeh – ''Visa Lottery''
*
Ayo Makun
Ayodeji Richard Makun, also known by his stage name A.Y, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, producer and film director. Born on 19 August 1971, he hails from Ifon, Ose local government in Ondo State. He is the host ...
– ''30 Days in Atlanta''
Best Screenplay
*''Last Three Digits''
*''
30 Days in Atlanta
''30 Days in Atlanta'' is a 2014 Nigerian romantic comedy film written by Patrick "Koinage" Nnamani, produced by Ayo Makun and directed by Robert Peters. The movie was shot in two locations in Lagos and Atlanta (United States of America). It pr ...
''
*''
Accident (2013 film)
''Accident'' is a 2013 Nigerian thriller drama film produced and directed by Teco Benson and starring Kalu Ikeagwu and Chioma Chukwuka. It won the Best Nigerian Film award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. It also has 3 nominations at ...
''
*''Black Silhouette''
*''Dining with a Long Spoon''
*''
Make a Move''
Best Director
*Eneaji Chris EnenG –
Murder at Prime Suites
''Murder at Prime Suites (M@PS)'' is a 2013 Nigerian crime thriller film directed by Chris Eneng starring Joseph Benjamin, Keira Hewatch and Chelsea Eze. The movie was inspired by a much publicized similar murder that occurred in Lagos. The fi ...
*
Teco Benson
Teco Benson is a Nigerian film director and producer. He was nominated for Best Director at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2006 and 2008, and won Director of the Year at the 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards. In 2012 he was decorated by Preside ...
– ''
Accident (2013 film)
''Accident'' is a 2013 Nigerian thriller drama film produced and directed by Teco Benson and starring Kalu Ikeagwu and Chioma Chukwuka. It won the Best Nigerian Film award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. It also has 3 nominations at ...
''
*
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 ...
– ''Iyore''
*
Omoni Oboli
Omoni Oboli (born 22 April 1978) is a Nigerian actress, scriptwriter, film director, producer and digital filmmaker. She studied at the New York Film Academy and has written several screenplays, including The Figurine (2009), '' Anchor Baby'' ...
– ''
Being Mrs Elliot''
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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 ...
– ''
Apaye
''Apaye'' (English: ''A Mother's Love'') is a 2014 Nigerian biographical drama film directed by Desmond Elliot and starring Clarion Chukwura, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Belinda Effah, and Mbong Amata. It premièred at the Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria ...
''
*Robert Peters – ''30 Days in Atlanta''
*
Eric Aghimien
Eric Enomamien Aghimien is a Nigerian director, producer, screenwriter and editor. His debut feature film, '' A Mile from Home'' won awards at both the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Early li ...
– ''
A Mile from Home''
Producer of the Year
*
Eric Aghimien
Eric Enomamien Aghimien is a Nigerian director, producer, screenwriter and editor. His debut feature film, '' A Mile from Home'' won awards at both the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Early li ...
– ''
A Mile from Home''
*
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 ...
– ''Number One Fan''
*
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 ...
& Kwame Boadu – ''
Iyore
''Iyore'' (English: ''The Return: A Life after Life'') is a 2014 Nigerian drama film set in the Benin Kingdom, directed by Frank Rajah Arase. It stars Rita Dominic, Joseph Benjamin, Okawa Shaznay, Paul Obazele, Bukky Wright and Yemi Blaq. B ...
''
*Abdul Salam Mumuni – ''Sisters at War''
*Emem Isong – ''
Apaye
''Apaye'' (English: ''A Mother's Love'') is a 2014 Nigerian biographical drama film directed by Desmond Elliot and starring Clarion Chukwura, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Belinda Effah, and Mbong Amata. It premièred at the Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria ...
''
*
Omoni Oboli
Omoni Oboli (born 22 April 1978) is a Nigerian actress, scriptwriter, film director, producer and digital filmmaker. She studied at the New York Film Academy and has written several screenplays, including The Figurine (2009), '' Anchor Baby'' ...
& Nnamdi Oboli – ''
Being Mrs Elliot''
*
Ayo Makun
Ayodeji Richard Makun, also known by his stage name A.Y, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, producer and film director. Born on 19 August 1971, he hails from Ifon, Ose local government in Ondo State. He is the host ...
& Dr. Kulah – ''30 Days in Atlanta''
Best Edited Film
*''
Being Mrs Elliot''
*''
Accident (2013 film)
''Accident'' is a 2013 Nigerian thriller drama film produced and directed by Teco Benson and starring Kalu Ikeagwu and Chioma Chukwuka. It won the Best Nigerian Film award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. It also has 3 nominations at ...
''
*''
Apaye
''Apaye'' (English: ''A Mother's Love'') is a 2014 Nigerian biographical drama film directed by Desmond Elliot and starring Clarion Chukwura, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Belinda Effah, and Mbong Amata. It premièred at the Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria ...
''
*''One Last Word''
*''
Murder at Prime Suites
''Murder at Prime Suites (M@PS)'' is a 2013 Nigerian crime thriller film directed by Chris Eneng starring Joseph Benjamin, Keira Hewatch and Chelsea Eze. The movie was inspired by a much publicized similar murder that occurred in Lagos. The fi ...
''
*''
A Mile from Home''
Best Cinematography
*''
Murder at Prime Suites
''Murder at Prime Suites (M@PS)'' is a 2013 Nigerian crime thriller film directed by Chris Eneng starring Joseph Benjamin, Keira Hewatch and Chelsea Eze. The movie was inspired by a much publicized similar murder that occurred in Lagos. The fi ...
''
*''Iyore''
*''
30 Days in Atlanta
''30 Days in Atlanta'' is a 2014 Nigerian romantic comedy film written by Patrick "Koinage" Nnamani, produced by Ayo Makun and directed by Robert Peters. The movie was shot in two locations in Lagos and Atlanta (United States of America). It pr ...
''
*''Dining with a Long Spoon''
*''
A Mile from Home''
*''My African Wedding''
*''Black Silhouette''
Best Sound
*''
Make a Move''
*''
Knocking on Heaven's Door (2014 film)
''Knocking on Heaven's Door'' is a 2014 Nigerian musical romantic drama film written by Vivian Chiji, produced by Emem Isong and directed by Desmond Elliot, starring Majid Michel, Adesua Etomi and Blossom Chukwujekwu. The film premièred on 1 ...
''
*''Iyore''
*''
Accident (2013 film)
''Accident'' is a 2013 Nigerian thriller drama film produced and directed by Teco Benson and starring Kalu Ikeagwu and Chioma Chukwuka. It won the Best Nigerian Film award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. It also has 3 nominations at ...
''
*''
A Mile from Home''
*''Number One Fan''
*''
Being Mrs Elliot''
Best Costume
*''
Murder at Prime Suites
''Murder at Prime Suites (M@PS)'' is a 2013 Nigerian crime thriller film directed by Chris Eneng starring Joseph Benjamin, Keira Hewatch and Chelsea Eze. The movie was inspired by a much publicized similar murder that occurred in Lagos. The fi ...
''
*''Stripped''
*''
Iyore
''Iyore'' (English: ''The Return: A Life after Life'') is a 2014 Nigerian drama film set in the Benin Kingdom, directed by Frank Rajah Arase. It stars Rita Dominic, Joseph Benjamin, Okawa Shaznay, Paul Obazele, Bukky Wright and Yemi Blaq. B ...
''
*''
Apaye
''Apaye'' (English: ''A Mother's Love'') is a 2014 Nigerian biographical drama film directed by Desmond Elliot and starring Clarion Chukwura, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Belinda Effah, and Mbong Amata. It premièred at the Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria ...
''
*''
Make a Move''
*''Destiny Child''
*''
Lagos Cougars''
Best Makeup
*''
A Mile from Home''
*''Number One Fan''
*''
Iyore
''Iyore'' (English: ''The Return: A Life after Life'') is a 2014 Nigerian drama film set in the Benin Kingdom, directed by Frank Rajah Arase. It stars Rita Dominic, Joseph Benjamin, Okawa Shaznay, Paul Obazele, Bukky Wright and Yemi Blaq. B ...
''
*''Last Three Digits''
*''
Apaye
''Apaye'' (English: ''A Mother's Love'') is a 2014 Nigerian biographical drama film directed by Desmond Elliot and starring Clarion Chukwura, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Belinda Effah, and Mbong Amata. It premièred at the Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria ...
''
*''
Murder at Prime Suites
''Murder at Prime Suites (M@PS)'' is a 2013 Nigerian crime thriller film directed by Chris Eneng starring Joseph Benjamin, Keira Hewatch and Chelsea Eze. The movie was inspired by a much publicized similar murder that occurred in Lagos. The fi ...
''
*''One Last Word''
Special Recognition
*
Lynn Whitfield
Lynn Whitfield ('' née'' Smith; born February 15, 1953) is an American actress. She began her acting career in television and theatre before progressing to supporting roles in film. She won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a ...
– 30 Days in Atlanta
Best Film – Diaspora
*''Fall Guy''
*''Captive''
*''Faces of Love''
*''Ekei''
*''Brides War''
Best Film Director – Diaspora
*''Ekei'' – Akim Macauley
*''Captive'' – John Uche
*''Fall Guy'' – Obed Joe
*''Faces of Love'' –
Robert Peters
*''A Message to Brian'' – A.B Sallu
*''Punch Rolla'' – Matt Lillard
Best Actor – Diaspora
*Mohammed Bah – ''Fall Guy''
*Eno Williams – ''A Message to Brian''
*Raz Adoti – ''Faces of Love''
*Moses Efret – ''Brides War''
*Kayode Akinbayo – ''Punch Rolla''
*Ken Monnette – ''The Storm''
Best Actress – Diaspora
*
Edith Pikwa Boma – ''A Message to Brian''
* Paula Obaseki – ''Captive''
* Laurene Noire – ''Captive''
* Syr Law – ''Faces of Love''
* Stephanie Maa – ''Ekei''
* Melissa Determined – ''Brides War''
* Bessy Ikem – ''American Mama''
Male Viewer’s Choice
*
Uti Nwachukwu
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Early life
Uti is the la ...
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Majid Michel
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*Chris Attoh
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Joseph Benjamin (actor)
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John Dumelo
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Alex Ekubo
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*Yemi Blaq
*Eddie Watson
Female Viewer’s Choice
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Yvonne Nelson
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Jackie Appiah
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Mercy Johnson
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Uche Jombo
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Early life
Uche Jombo was born on December 28, 1979, in Abiriba, Abia State, Nigeria. She is a graduate of Mathematics and Statistics fro ...
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Nse Ikpe Etim
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Tonto Dikeh
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In June 2022, Tonto was announced as the deputy governorship ...
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Yvonne Okoro
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Grand Recogmition
*Captain (Dr.)
Hosa Wells Okunbo
References
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African film awards
2014 film awards