The AMAA has picked its winners for 2023.
The highly-anticipated 19th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) is finally taking place in Lagos on Sunday, October 29, 2023.
C.J. ‘Fiery’ Obasi‘s Mami Wata takes the lead with 12 nominations including Best Film in an African Language, Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Screenplay and Best Director.
Here is the list of 2023 AMAA winners as they are announced:
Efere Ozako Award for Best Short Film
• Lions – Ethiopia
Jubril Malaifia Award for Best Animation
• Jabari – Ghana
Best Documentary
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Ousmane Sembene Award for Best Film in an African Language
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Michael Anyiam Osigwe Award for Best Film by an African-Born Director Living Abroad
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Best Diaspora Short Film
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Best Diaspora Documentary
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Best Diaspora Narrative Feature
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Best Achievement in Production Design
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Best Achievement in Costume Design
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Best Achievement in Make-Up
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Best Achievement in Soundtrack
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Best Achievement in Visual Effects
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Best Achievement in Sound
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Best Achievement in Cinematography
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Best Achievement in Editing
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Best Achievement in Screenplay
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National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVB) Award for Best Nigerian Film
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Best Young/Promising Actor
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Best Actor in a Supporting Role
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Best Actress in a Supporting Role
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Best Actor in a Leading Role
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Best Actress in a Leading Role
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First Debut Feature by a Director
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Best Director
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Best Film
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