AMAA 2024: 'Jagun Jagun' bags seven nominations

Nollywood Actor Femi Adebayo's film 'Jagun Jagun' has received seven nominations at the prestigious Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).

The nominations were announced yesterday during an event held at the Sheraton Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos. 

The ceremony was attended by major jury members, the AMAA screening college, and the Africa Film Academy's (AFA) board.

Hosted by acclaimed presenter Vimbai Mutinhiri Ekpenyong, the event marked the formal start of AMAA's 20th edition.

The nominees and award categories were carefully chosen by the AMAA screening college and jury.

Jagun Jagun was nominated in several key categories, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Achievement in Costume Design, Achievement in Production Design, Achievement in Makeup, Achievement in Visual Effects, the NFVCB award for Best Nigerian Film, and the Ousmane Sembene award for Best Film in an African language.

AMAA's Chief Operating Officer, Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe, highlighted the primary activities scheduled for the 2024 edition.

He mentioned the launch of the AMAA Coffee Book, the AMAA Africa Night of Legends, AMAA Meets Nollywood, the AMAA Africa Fashion Show and Exhibition, and the great AMAA Gala Night.

This year's AMAA, entitled, 'Celebrating African Creativity,' is being held in collaboration with the Lagos State government.

Notable attendees included George and Chinyere Anyiam-Osigwe, Kennedy Anyiam-Osigwe, Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe, NFVCB Executive Director, Dr. Shaibu Husseini, Steve Ayorinde, Nobert Young, Segun Arinze, Francis Onwochei, Sunny McDon, Alex O, Cordelia Okpei, Charles Novia, and Dr. Queen Blessing Ebigieson.