The 8th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) was held on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at the Eko Hotels and Suites, in Lagos. Star actress, Rita Dominic won the prestigious AMAA award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, while Ghanaian star Majid Michel won the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. The film, Adesuwa by Lancelot Imasuen won 3 awards, including Best Nigerian Film, while South African film, How to Steal 2 Million won 4 awards, including Best Film. Following is a list of of all the winners at the 8th edition of the AMAA Awards.
- WINNER BEST DIRECTOR: Charlie Vundla (How to Steal 2 Million)
- WINNER BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE: Majid Michel (Somewhere in Africa)
- WINNER BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE: Rita Dominic (Shattered)
- WINNER BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE: Fano Mokoena (Man on Ground)
- WINNER BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE: Terry Pheto (How to Steal 2 Million)
- WINNER BEST PROMISING ACTOR: Ivie Okujaye (Alero’s Symphony)
- WINNER BEST CHILD ACTOR: Tshepang Mohlomi (South Africa)
- WINNER BEST FILM: How To Steal 2 Million
- WINNER BEST FILM IN AN AFRICAN LANGUAGE: State of Violence
- WINNER BEST FILM BY AN AFRICAN LIVING ABROAD: Mystery of Birds (US/Nigeria)
- WINNER BEST DIASPORA FEATURE: Toussaint Louverture (France)
- WINNER BEST NIGERIAN FILM: Adesuwa
- WINNER BEST SHORT FILM: Braids on a Bald Head
- WINNER BEST SHORT FILM IN DIASPORA: White Sugar in a Black Pot
- WINNER BEST DOCUMENTARY: African Election (Nigeria/Germany/France)
- WINNER BEST DIASPORA DOCUMENTARY: The Education of Auma Obama (Nigeria/Germany)
- WINNER BEST ANIMATION: The Legend of Ngog Hills (Kenya)
- WINNER ACHIEVEMENT IN SCREENPLAY: Ties That Bind
- WINNER ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY: Othello Burning (South Africa)
- WINNER ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND: State of Violence (South Africa)
- WINNER ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING: How to Steal 2 Million
- WINNER ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION DESIGN: Phone Swap
- WINNER ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN: Adesuwa
- WINNER ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKEUP: Shattered (Kenya)
- WINNER ACHIEVEMENT IN VISUAL EFFECTS: Adesuwa
- WINNER BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUNDTRACK: Alero’s Symphony (soundtrack done by ex-Plantashun Boiz member, Faze)
- SPECIAL JURY AWARD: Akin Omotosho
Photo credit: Kola Oshalusi
NO.2 HAS THa BEST PERSON IN IT!
i really love these;am proud to be an african
am proud of you rita
Congratulations to them all, more grace to their elbow
Rita Dominic u have made us proud in Africa.I pray one day you will me in HOLLYWOOD,to make us proud.
Congratulations!
First, to my love, Rita Dominic; your best is yet to come dear! Second, to my my model-Director, Lancelot; you are an inspiration sir. Thirdly, to the rest of the winners; thanks for keeping the faith. Mediocrity doesn’t pay; excellence does! THANK YOU ALL FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT & INSPIRATION.
Hey dear Rita, Greetings from The Gambia, am so happy for you, you deserve the award. Wish you many more success in your life, Ameen… Love ya dear
Rita Ųя 2much!!! Congrats
Congratulations!
First, to my love, Rita Dominic; your best is yet to come dear! Second, to my model-Director, Lancelot; you are an inspiration sir. Thirdly, to the rest of the winners; thanks for keeping the faith. Mediocrity doesn’t pay; excellence does! THANK YOU ALL FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT & INSPIRATION.
I luv dis gud!
Am so proud of u guys, u jxt deserve all u’ve achieved….Bigups
Shame to nigeria, we had gone far in film making b4 ghana, now they r takin center stage winning almost all d awards. Instead nigeria is busy lookin 4 money to chop. Instead of gettin better they r going down. D nxt tin we wll hear is dat som1 is arrestd wit toy guns and d nxt tin is uche jumbo rleased him.
how come dat movie how 2steal 2m is taking all the awards
Congratulations to my Director – Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen! I‘m not surprised at all. ADESUWA is amazing! Keep it up sir.
To all other winners, congrats nd work harder. Thank u all for making Africa proud.
Rita, u are just too much. congratualations my dear.
congratulation Rita, very proud of u! U are just too much
Am proud of all those that won the AMAA aword 2012
most especially one of my favorite RITA DOMINIC is well done and always keep the flag flying.
Am really proud to be an African and from Africa. Big respect to Majid Michel,Rita Dominique and all the winners AMAA GO FORWARD FOREVER