The African Movie Academy Awards dubbed “Africa’s Oscars” was held late last month in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Filmmakers from the Democratic Republic of Congo swept the Award show with six wins, followed closely by South Africa and Ghana. While Jimmy Jean- Louis, Ladybrille Man of the Month for November 2010 who flew in from the States to grace the continent with his presence, did not win an award, he was nevertheless one of the big stars of the night. Jean-Louis starred in three films: Sinking Sands, ‘Precipice’ and ‘In America: The Story of the Soul Sisters,’ all of which won awards for the night. Congratulations to all winners and nominees!
Best Short Film: Dina – Mickey Fonseca (Mozambique)
Best Short Documentary: After The Mine – Diendo Hamadi & Dinta Wa Lusula (DRC)
Best Documentary: Kondi Et Le Jeudi Nationale – Ariana Astrid Atodji (Cameroun)
Best Diaspora Feature: Suicide Dolls – Keith Shaw (USA)
Best Diaspora Documentary: Stubborn As A Mule – Miller Bargeron Jr & Arcelous Deiels (USA)
Best Diaspora Short Film: Precipice – Julius Amedume (UK)
Best Film For African Abroad: In America: The Story Of The Soul Sisters- Rahman Oladigbolu (Nigeria/USA)
Best Achievement In Sound: Shirley Adams (South Africa)
Best Achievement In Editing: Soul Boy (Kenya)
Best Production Design: Viva Riva (Congo)
Best Achievement In Makeup: Sinking Sands (Ghana)
Best Costume Design: Aramotu (Nigeria)
Best Nigeria Film: Aramotu by Niji Akanni
Best Child Actor: Sobahle Mkhabase (Thembi), Tschepang Mohlomi (Chili-Bite) And Sibonelo Malinga (Khwezi) – Izulu Lami (South Africa)
Best Soundtrack: Inale (Nigeria)
Best Actor In Supporting Role: Hoji Fortuna from Viva Riva (Congo)
Best Actress In Supporting Role: Marlene Longage- Viva Riva (Congo)
Best Visual Effects: A Small Town Called Descent (South Africa)
Best Young Actor: Edward Kagutuzi – Mirror Boy (Nigeria)
Best Actress In Leading Role: Ama K. Abebrese In Sinking Sands (Ghana)
Best Actor In Leading Role: Themba Ndaba – Hopeville (South Africa)
Best Cinematography: Viva Riva (Congo)
Best Screenplay: Sinking Sands (Ghana)
Best Film In African Language: Izulu Lami – Madoda Ncayiyana (South Africa)
Jury Special Award: Shirley Adams (South Africa)
Best Director: Viva Riva – Djo Tunda Wa Munga (Congo)
Best Film: Viva Riva – Djo Tunda Wa Munga (Congo)
Congratulations to all winners!
-Courtesy photo
-Photodescription: Viva Riva cast and filmmaker(s) show off their awards
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