Buzz
‘Otelo Burning’ tops Africa Movie Academy Awards nominations, Ama K returns for Best Actress nod
South African film , ‘Otelo Burning’ which tells a story about three young boys who defy the law and escape their harsh township lives through the joy of surfing topped list of nominations for the 2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) announced in Banjul, the capital of Gambia on Saturday. The exclusive ceremony attended by celebrities, top government officials and captains of industry from Gambia and other African countries saw ‘Otelo Burning’ bagging 13 nominations including, Best Film, Best Directing and Best Cinematography. It was followed closely by another South African film, ‘How To Steal 2 Million’ with 11 nominations and Nigeria’s ‘Adesuwa’ with 10 nominations. Last year’s Best Actress, Ama K Abebrese becomes the first Ghanaian actor to be nominated back-to-back as she was nominated in Leila Djansi’s ‘Ties That Bind’ for Best Actress in a Leading Role. For the third year running, Leila Djansi has made a heavy impression on the AMAA bagging 6 nominations including Best Directing, Best Film and Best Screenplay for ‘Ties That Bind’
Other multiple nominated movies for this year’s awards include ‘Somewhere In Africa’ (7), ‘Rugged Priest’ (6), and ‘Man On The Ground’ (7). Below is the full list of nominations: AMAA 2012 BEST SHORT FILM JAMAA – Uganda
Look Again – Kenya
Maffe Tiga – Guinea
Braids On Bald Head – Nigeria
Hidden Life – South Africa
Mwansa The Great – Zimbabwe
Chumo – Tanzania
The Young Smoker – Nigeria AMAA 2012 BEST DOCUMENTARY African Election – Nigeria / Germany
Beyond The Deadly Pit – Rwanda
Awa Ogbe An African Adventure – Algeria
Dear Mandella – South Africa
White & Black, Crime And Colour – Tanzania
The Niger Delta Struggle – Ghana
There Is Nothing Wrong With My Uncle – Nigeria
How Much Is Too Much – Kenya AMAA 2012 BEST DIASPORA FEATURE Toussanat Louverture – France
Ghetta Life – Jamaica
High Chicago – Canada
Elza – Guadelupe
Better Must Come – Jamaica
Kinyanrwanda – USA AMAA 2012 BEST DIASPORA DOCUMENTARY The Education Of Auma Obama – Germany
White Wash – USA
Almendron Mi Corazon – Guadeloupe
All Me The Life And Times Of Winfred Hubert – USA AMAA 2012 BEST DIASPORA (SHORT FILM) John Doe – USA
White Sugar In A Black Pot – USA
The Lost One – USA AMAA 2012 BEST ANIMATION The Legend Of Ngog Hills – Kenya
Oba – Nigeria
Climate Change Is Real – Kenya
Egu – South Africa
Chomoka – Kenya AMAA 2012 BEST FILM BY AN AFRICAN LIVING ABROAD Mystery Of Birds – USA / Nigeria
Housemates – United Kingdom / Nigeria
Ben Kross – Italy / Nigeria
Paparazzi Eye In The Dark – USA / Nigeria / Ghana AMAA 2012 ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION DESIGN Somewhere In Africa – Ghana
Phone Swap – Nigeria
Otelo Burning – South Africa
Adesuwa – Nigeria
How To Steal 2 Million – South Africa AMAA 2012 ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN The Captain Of Nakara
Adesuwa – Nigeria
Rugged Priest – Kenya
Somewhere In Africa – Ghana
Queens Desire AMAA 2012 ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKE-UP Rugged Priest – Kenya
State Research Bureau – Uganda
Adesuwa – Nigeria
Somewhere in Africa – Ghana
Shattered – Kenya AMAA 2012 ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUNDTRACK Otelo Burning – South Africa
Alero’s Symphony – Nigeria
Adesuwa – Nigeria
How To Steal 2 Million – South Africa
Somewhere In Africa – Ghana AMAA 2012 ACHIEVEMENT IN VISUAL EFFECTS Behind The Mask
Somewhere In Africa – Ghana
Adesuwa – Nigeria
State Research Bureau – Uganda
Otelo Burning – South Africa AMAA 2012 ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND State Of Violence – South Africa
Otelo Burning – South Africa
How To Steal 2 Million – South Africa
Man On Ground – South Africa
Algiers Murder – South Africa AMAA 2012 ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY How To Steal 2 Million – South Africa
Otelo Burning – South Africa
Rugged Priest – Kenya
Masquerades – Ghana
Man On Ground – South Africa / Nigeria AMAA 2012 ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING Algiers Murder – South Africa
Man On Ground – South Africa / Nigeria
Unwanted Guest – Nigeria
How To Steal 2 Million – South Africa
Otelo Burning – South Africa
Alero’s Symphony – Nigeria AMAA 2012 ACHIEVEMENT IN SCREENPLAY Ties That Bind – Ghana
Mr & Mrs – Nigeria
How To Steal 2 Million – South Africa
Otelo Burning – South Africa
Unwanted Guest – Nigeria
Two Brides And A Baby – Nigeria AMAA 2012 BEST NIGERIAN FILM Unwanted Guest
Family On Fire
Alero’s Symphony
Adesuwa
Phone Swap AMAA 2012 BEST FILM IN AN AFRICAN LANGUAGE Chumo – Tanzania
State Of Violence – South Africa
Family On Fire – Nigeria
Otelo Burning – South Africa
Asoni – Cameroun AMAA 2012 BEST CHILD ACTOR Rahman Junior Bande (Greg) – Behind The Mask
Tsepang Mohlomi (Ntwe) – Otelo Burning
Reginna Danies (Jenny) – Bank Job
Benjamin Abemigisha and Racheal Nduhukire (Derick and Margaret) – JAMAA
Ayinla O Abdulaheem – ZR-7 AMAA 2012 BEST YOUNG / PROMISING ACTOR Neo Ntatleno (OJ) – State Of Violence
Ivie Okujaye (Alero) – Alero’s Symphony
Iyobosa Olaye (Adesuwa) – Adesuwa
Martha Ankomah – Somewhere In Africa
Thomas Gumede and Sihle Xaba – Otelo Burning AMAA 2012 BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Rapuldna Seiphemo (Twala) – How To Steal 2 Million
Fano Mokoena – Man On Ground
Hafiz Oyetoro – Phone Swap
Okechukwu Uzoesi – Two Brides And A Baby
Godfrey Theobejane – 48
Lwanda Jawar – Rugged Priest AMAA 2012 BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE Terry Phetto – How To Steal 2 Million
Ebbe Bassey – Ties That Bind
Empress Njamah – Bank Job
Ngozi Ezeonu – Adesuwa
Thelma Okoduwa – Mr & Mrs
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde – Ties That Bind AMAA 2012 BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE Menzi Ngubane – How To Steal 2 Million
Majid Micheal – Somewhere In Africa
Chet Anekwe – Unwanted Guest
Jafta Mamabolo – Otelo Burning
Karabo Lance – 48
Wale Ojo – Phone Swap
Hakeem Kae-Kazim – Man On Ground AMAA 2012 BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE Nse Ikpe Etim – Mr & Mrs
Yvonne Okoro – Single Six
Ama K. Abebrese – Ties That Bind
Rita Dominic – Shattered
Uche Jombo – Damage
Millicent Makheido – 48
Kudzai Sevenzo-Nyarai – Playing Warriors AMAA 2012 BEST DIRECTOR Adesuwa – Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun
Ties That Bind – Leila Djansi
Rugged Priest – Bob Nyanja
How To Steal 2 Million – Charlie Vundla
State Of Violence – Khalo Matabane
Man On Ground – Akin Omotoso
Otelo Burning – Sara Bletcher AMAA 2011 PRIZE FOR BEST FILM State Of Violence – South Africa
Adesuwa – Nigeria
Otelo Burning – South Africa
Rugged Priest – Kenya
How To Steal 2 Million – South Africa
Ties That Bind – Ghana
Man On Ground – South Africa / Nigeria
]]>
Buzz
The New Force releases press statement following “unlawful detention and human rights violations” of spokesperson

The New Force, a Ghanaian political group have issued a statement following the arrest of its
spokesperson for Diaspora and Diplomatic Engagements, Shalimar Abbiusi. (more…)
Buzz
Celestine Donkor claims guilt inspired Nathaniel Bassey’s advise to GH gospel artists

Contemporary Ghanaian gospel singer and songwriter, Celestine Donkor has asserted that a sense of guilt motivated Nathaniel Bassey’s recent advice to Ghanaian gospel musicians. (more…)
Buzz
Society has become more interested in ‘Doggy Style’ – Blakk Rasta on dismissed judge’s case

Famed Ghanaian Reggae artist and radio personality, Blakk Rasta has shared his thoughts on the recent dismissal of a high court judge who was involved in an amorous relationship with a woman in a divorce petition which was pending in his court. (more…)
Buzz
Kofi Kinaata contemplates U-Turn on ‘Made In Taadi’ concert after fans suggest alternative venues

Kofi Kinaata, having initially announced the cancellation of his ‘Made In Taadi’ concert for the second consecutive year, seems to be reconsidering his decision. (more…)
Buzz
Being a Nigerian is tough – Tems

Renowned Nigerian singer/songwriter, Temilade Openiyi, widely known as Tems, has asserted that being a Nigerian is tough.
(more…)
- Buzz6 days ago
Stonebwoy to bring Dancehall superstar Jahmiel to BHIM Concert 2023 at Accra Sports Stadium
- Buzz1 week ago
Kuami Eugene needs a nanny, not a maid- Mzbel suggests
- Buzz4 days ago
Ghana: Wendy Shay crowned as Top Female Artist for the third time
- Buzz6 days ago
Black Sherif Shines atop as the most streamed Ghanaian artiste on Boomplay in 2023
- Buzz1 week ago
I Was Once A Pupil Teacher – Diana Asamoah Reveals
- Buzz3 days ago
Stonebwoy’s Label Said It Wasn’t Cleared – Pappy Kojo on why he took down their collab from his New EP
- Buzz2 days ago
O’Kenneth and Xlimkid’s “Lonely Road” makes striking debut on Billboard US Afrobeats Chart
- Buzz6 days ago
Fred Amugi shares early career struggles, recalls accepting roles for a GH₵20 payment
- Buzz2 days ago
Ghanaian lady set to attempt to break the Guinness world record for the longest singing marathon by an individual
- Buzz3 days ago
Sarkodie and Mugeez saved me at a point in my career- Mr Eazi
- Buzz4 days ago
“You guys are making our jobs so hard” – Smallgod calls out Ghanaian DJs for insufficient support of local music
- Buzz1 week ago
Lilwin shares results to dispel rumors of poor performance by his students in the 2023 B.E.C.E