The 3rd African Movie Academy Award

African Movie Academy Award

The African Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA Awards, are presented annually to recognize excellence of professionals in the African film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The awards are aimed at honouring and promoting excellence in the African movie industry as well...

s ceremony was held on March 10, 2007 at the Gloryland Cultural Center in Yenagoa

Yenagoa

Yenagoa is a Local Government Area in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Yenagoa in the south of the area at.The LGA has an area of 706 km² and a population of 353,344 at the 2006 census....

, Bayelsa State

Bayelsa State

Bayelsa State is a state in southern Nigeria in the core Niger Delta region, between Delta State and Rivers State. Its capital is Yenagoa. The language spoken here is Ijaw language and dialects of the Ijaw language such as Nembe, Atissa, Akassa, Ogbia, etc. However, like the rest of Nigeria,...

, Nigeria

Nigeria

Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...

, to honor the best Africa

Africa

Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...

n films of 2006. The ceremony was broadcast live on Nigeria

Nigeria

Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...

n national television. Numerous African & international celebrities and top Nigerian politicians attended the event, including Nigerian musician Tuface Idibia and Ghanaian hiplife

Hiplife

Hiplife is a Ghanaian musical style which fuses highlife and hip hop. It is also influenced by dancehall and reggae. Recorded in Ghanaian languages such as Twi, Ewe and Ga, hiplife is rapidly gaining popularity throughout West Africa and abroad, especially in the United Kingdom, United States,...

 band VIP

VIP (hip hop crew)

VIP is a Ghanaian Hiplife group. Made up of Promzy , Prodigal , and Lazzy from a ghetto suburb in Accra, Ghana called Nima. The founder of this group is actually Friction who made this group with a friend of his who later had to leave the group for the U.S. to finish his education...

. Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo

Richard Mofe Damijo

Richard Mofe Damijo is a Nigerian actor and politician. In 2005 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Since January 2009 he is the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State, Nigeria.- Early life :Mofe-Damijo was born in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria...

 and South African actress Thami Ngubeni hosted the ceremony. Special guests of honor were Academy Award winners Cuba Gooding, Jr.

Cuba Gooding, Jr.

Cuba M. Gooding, Jr. is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his Academy Award-winning portrayal of Rod Tidwell in Cameron Crowe's 1996 film Jerry Maguire, and his critically acclaimed performance as Tré Styles in John Singleton's 1991 film Boyz n the Hood.-Early life:Gooding was born...

 and Mo'Nique. Nollywood's favourite acting duo Osita Iheme

Osita Iheme

Osita Iheme is a Nigerian actor. He is widely known for playing the role of 'Pawpaw' in the film Aki na Ukwa alongside Chinedu Ikedieze. In 2007 Osita received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Movie Academy Awards...

 and Chinedu Ikedieze

Chinedu Ikedieze

Chinedu Ikedieze, MFR is a Nigerian actor. He is best known for playing alongside Osita Iheme in most movies after their breakthrough in the movie Aki na Ukwa. In 2007 Ikedieze received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Movie Academy Awards.-Filmography:-References:...

 received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Major Awards

The winners of the 19 Award Categories are listed first and highlighted in bold letters.

Best Picture	Best Director
Sitanda Sitanda Sitanda is a Nigerian adventure / drama film directed by African Movie Academy Award winner Izu Ojukwu, and written by Fidel Akpom. The film received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007, including Best Picture, Best Nigerian Film, Best Director and Best... The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace is a 2006 Nigerian-British historical drama film written by Jeta Amata & Nick Moran, directed by Jeta Amata and produced by Jeta Amata & Alicia Arce. The film features a variety of Nigerian and British actresses and actors, some of which include Joke Silva, Nick Moran, Scott... Apesin Abeni	Izu Ojukwu Izu Ojukwu Izu Ojukwu is a Nigerian film director and actor. In 2007 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Director for the film Sitanda, which received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the 3rd African Movie Academy Awards, including Best Picture & Best Nigerian Film.-Selected Filmography :*White... – Sitanda Sitanda Sitanda is a Nigerian adventure / drama film directed by African Movie Academy Award winner Izu Ojukwu, and written by Fidel Akpom. The film received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007, including Best Picture, Best Nigerian Film, Best Director and Best... Muyiwa Ademola – Apesin Jeta Amata – The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace is a 2006 Nigerian-British historical drama film written by Jeta Amata & Nick Moran, directed by Jeta Amata and produced by Jeta Amata & Alicia Arce. The film features a variety of Nigerian and British actresses and actors, some of which include Joke Silva, Nick Moran, Scott... Tunde Kelani – Abeni
Best Actress in a leading role	Best Actor in a leading role
Chioma Chukwuka Chioma Chukwuka Chioma Chukwuka is a Nigerian actress. In 2007 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a leading role.- Early life :Chukwuka was born in Oraifite, Anambra State, Nigeria... – Sins of the Flesh Khabirat Kafidipe – Iwalewa Nadia Buari Nadia Buari Nadia Buari is a Ghanaian actress. She received two nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007 and 2009.-Early life:Buari is the daughter of Sidiku Buari, a Ghanaian musician...  – Beyonce: The President's Daughter	Olu Jacobs Olu Jacobs Oludotun Jacobs , is a Nigerian actor. He has starred in several British television series and international films. In 2007 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.- Career :... – Dancing Heart Ganiu Nofiu – Apesin Kunle Abogunloko – Covenant Church Ayo Lijadu – Maroko
Best Actress in a Supporting Role	Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Jackie Aygemang Jackie Aygemang ‎Jackie Agyemang is a Ghanaian actress. For her work as an actress she has received several awards and nominations, including the awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 African Movie Academy Awards and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007... – Beyonce: The President's Daughter Noelie Funmi Agbendegba – Abeni Ireti Doyle – Sitanda Sitanda Sitanda is a Nigerian adventure / drama film directed by African Movie Academy Award winner Izu Ojukwu, and written by Fidel Akpom. The film received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007, including Best Picture, Best Nigerian Film, Best Director and Best...	Bruno Iwuoha – Sins of the Flesh Obi Okoli – Explosion Yinka Quadri – Abeni Fred Amata – The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace is a 2006 Nigerian-British historical drama film written by Jeta Amata & Nick Moran, directed by Jeta Amata and produced by Jeta Amata & Alicia Arce. The film features a variety of Nigerian and British actresses and actors, some of which include Joke Silva, Nick Moran, Scott...
Best Upcoming Artist	Best Performance by a Child
Ali Nuhu – Sitanda Sitanda Sitanda is a Nigerian adventure / drama film directed by African Movie Academy Award winner Izu Ojukwu, and written by Fidel Akpom. The film received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007, including Best Picture, Best Nigerian Film, Best Director and Best... Amzat Abdel Hakim – Abeni Mbong Odungide – The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace is a 2006 Nigerian-British historical drama film written by Jeta Amata & Nick Moran, directed by Jeta Amata and produced by Jeta Amata & Alicia Arce. The film features a variety of Nigerian and British actresses and actors, some of which include Joke Silva, Nick Moran, Scott... Moumouni Sanou – Mokili	Samuel Olaseinde – Abeni Teco Benson Jnr – Explosion Somadina Adinma – Speak the word
Best Indigenous Film	Best Nigerian Film
Irapada Apesin Abeni Iwalewa	Sitanda Sitanda Sitanda is a Nigerian adventure / drama film directed by African Movie Academy Award winner Izu Ojukwu, and written by Fidel Akpom. The film received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007, including Best Picture, Best Nigerian Film, Best Director and Best... Apesin The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace is a 2006 Nigerian-British historical drama film written by Jeta Amata & Nick Moran, directed by Jeta Amata and produced by Jeta Amata & Alicia Arce. The film features a variety of Nigerian and British actresses and actors, some of which include Joke Silva, Nick Moran, Scott... Abeni

Additional awards

Best Cinematography	Best Original Screen Play
The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace is a 2006 Nigerian-British historical drama film written by Jeta Amata & Nick Moran, directed by Jeta Amata and produced by Jeta Amata & Alicia Arce. The film features a variety of Nigerian and British actresses and actors, some of which include Joke Silva, Nick Moran, Scott... Abeni Mokili Sitanda Sitanda Sitanda is a Nigerian adventure / drama film directed by African Movie Academy Award winner Izu Ojukwu, and written by Fidel Akpom. The film received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007, including Best Picture, Best Nigerian Film, Best Director and Best...	Sitanda Sitanda Sitanda is a Nigerian adventure / drama film directed by African Movie Academy Award winner Izu Ojukwu, and written by Fidel Akpom. The film received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007, including Best Picture, Best Nigerian Film, Best Director and Best... Maroko Dancing Heart Azima
Best Original Sound Track	Best Sound
Iwalewa Sitanda Sitanda Sitanda is a Nigerian adventure / drama film directed by African Movie Academy Award winner Izu Ojukwu, and written by Fidel Akpom. The film received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007, including Best Picture, Best Nigerian Film, Best Director and Best... Bunny Chow	Abeni The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace is a 2006 Nigerian-British historical drama film written by Jeta Amata & Nick Moran, directed by Jeta Amata and produced by Jeta Amata & Alicia Arce. The film features a variety of Nigerian and British actresses and actors, some of which include Joke Silva, Nick Moran, Scott... Sitanda Sitanda Sitanda is a Nigerian adventure / drama film directed by African Movie Academy Award winner Izu Ojukwu, and written by Fidel Akpom. The film received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007, including Best Picture, Best Nigerian Film, Best Director and Best... Mokili
Best Edit	Best Visual Effect
Mokili Abeni The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace is a 2006 Nigerian-British historical drama film written by Jeta Amata & Nick Moran, directed by Jeta Amata and produced by Jeta Amata & Alicia Arce. The film features a variety of Nigerian and British actresses and actors, some of which include Joke Silva, Nick Moran, Scott...	Snake Girl Explosion Apesin The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace is a 2006 Nigerian-British historical drama film written by Jeta Amata & Nick Moran, directed by Jeta Amata and produced by Jeta Amata & Alicia Arce. The film features a variety of Nigerian and British actresses and actors, some of which include Joke Silva, Nick Moran, Scott...
AMAA Achievement in Makeup	AMAA Achievement in Costume
Azima Maroko Covenant Church The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace is a 2006 Nigerian-British historical drama film written by Jeta Amata & Nick Moran, directed by Jeta Amata and produced by Jeta Amata & Alicia Arce. The film features a variety of Nigerian and British actresses and actors, some of which include Joke Silva, Nick Moran, Scott...	Apesin Azima The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace The Amazing Grace is a 2006 Nigerian-British historical drama film written by Jeta Amata & Nick Moran, directed by Jeta Amata and produced by Jeta Amata & Alicia Arce. The film features a variety of Nigerian and British actresses and actors, some of which include Joke Silva, Nick Moran, Scott... Bunny Chow
Best Documentary Feature
Conversations on a Sunday Afternoon Covenant Church Bitter Water Mara

Films with multiple nominations

The following films received multiple nominations.

• 11 nominations

  • Abeni
  • The Amazing Grace
    The Amazing Grace
    The Amazing Grace is a 2006 Nigerian-British historical drama film written by Jeta Amata & Nick Moran, directed by Jeta Amata and produced by Jeta Amata & Alicia Arce. The film features a variety of Nigerian and British actresses and actors, some of which include Joke Silva, Nick Moran, Scott...
    
    

• 9 nominations

  • Sitanda
    Sitanda
    Sitanda is a Nigerian adventure / drama film directed by African Movie Academy Award winner Izu Ojukwu, and written by Fidel Akpom. The film received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007, including Best Picture, Best Nigerian Film, Best Director and Best...
    
    

• 7 nominations

  • Apesin

• 4 nominations

  • Mokili

• 3 nominations

  • Azima
  • Iwalewa
  • Explosion
  • Maroko
  • Covenant Church

• 2 nominations

  • Sins of the Flesh
  • Beyonce: The President's Daughter
  • Bunny Chow
  • Dancing Heart

Films with multiple awards

The following films received multiple awards.

• 5 awards
  • Sitanda
    Sitanda
    Sitanda is a Nigerian adventure / drama film directed by African Movie Academy Award winner Izu Ojukwu, and written by Fidel Akpom. The film received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007, including Best Picture, Best Nigerian Film, Best Director and Best...
    
    

• 3 awards
  • Abeni

• 2 awards
  • Sins of the Flesh