20th Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) took place on November 2, 2024, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton, Lagos, to a packed audience
Hosted by veteran actors Segun Arinze and Joselyn Dumas, the ceremony featured captivating performances by Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti, Yinka Davies, and other renowned pan-African artists.
Femi Adebayo’s historical epic, Jagun Jagun, emerged victorious with three awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Achievement in Makeup, and Achievement in Visual Effects. Initially nominated in seven categories, Jagun Jagun’s wins marked a triumphant night for the Nollywood producer.
Other notable winners included Daniel Oriahi’s The Weekend and Jahmil X.T. Qubeka’s The Queenstown Kings, each taking home four awards. The star-studded event drew celebrities like Jackie Appiah, Rita Dominic, and Chinedu Ikedieze.
An elated Femi Adebayo shared his victory on social media, posting a video of him receiving an award from Zubby Michael, captioned: “Thrilled to announce JAGUN JAGUN won three awards at the 2024 AMAA AWARDS! in the following categories: Best Male Actor in A Supporting Role, Achievement in Makeup, Achievement in Visual Effects.”
Congratulations to Femi Adebayo on winning the 2024 AMAA Award for Best Supporting Actor! Your role in Jagun Jagun showcases the richness of Yoruba culture & proves that our indigenous stories can captivate global audiences. This is how we preserve our heritage through cinema. pic.twitter.com/M7kvFMJpvA
— Uncos Naija (@uncosnaija) November 3, 2024
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