AMAA 2024: “The Weekend” and “The Queenstown Kings” Dominate Nominees List

The 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) is gearing up for its 20th edition, set to take place on the 2nd of November under the theme ‘Celebrating African Creativity.’ Ahead of the event, the nominees were officially announced yesterday in a ceremony hosted by Zimbabwean actress, model, and television personality, Vimbai Mutinhiri Ekpenyong.

Leading the nominations this year is Daniel Oriahi’s psychological thriller “The Weekend” with 16 nominations, including Best Film, Best Director, and Achievement in Cinematography. Hot on its heels is South Africa’s “The Queenstown Kings,” with 15 nominations, also vying for Best Film, Best Director, and Cinematography. Following closely behind are “This is Lagos,” “Under The Hanging Tree,” and “Out of Breath,” each with 9 nominations.

Founded by Peace Anyiam-Osigwe in 2005, the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) promotes African filmmaking excellence under the Africa Film Academy. Held annually, the awards showcase the diversity of African cinema and provide a platform to promote African filmmakers and their works.

See the full list of this year’s nominees below:

Efere Ozako Award For Best Short Film 

• The Last Shoe Maker – Uganda
• Seben – Mali
• Dear Future Wife – South Africa
• Isolated – Nigeria
• Jolie – Angola
• Strike A Blow And Die – Malawi
• Don’t Call Me Beautiful – Ghana
• Sins Of A Father – Zimbabwe/USA

… (rest of the list)

Award For Best Film

• Under The Hanging Tree
• The Weekend
• This is Lagos
• A Smile, A Wink and A Tear
• Orah
• Letters to Goddo
• The Queenstown Kings

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