The nominees were revealed on Saturday, 30 June by Ghanaian actress and TV presenter, Joselyn Dumas, and Nigerian comedian and actor, Bovi, via a syndicated broadcast on all Africa Magic channels.
See the categories and nominees below:
1. Best Short Film or Online Video
The Housewife – Jay Franklin Jituboh
Tolu – Nadine Ibrahim
Penance – Michael ‘Ama Psalmist’ Akinrogunde
Lodgers – Keni Ogunlola
Tanwa, The Child We Wanted – Adenike Adebayo
2. Best Documentary
The Flesh Business – Denis Wanjohi Maina
Nightfall In Lagos – James Amuta
God’s Wives – Bolanle Olukanni
Omidan, Styles Defunct By Ayaworanho3d -Aderemi Davies
Calabar Carnival: What The People Think – Oghenefego Ofili
3. Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series – Hausa
Mansoor – Ali Nuhu
Umar Sanda – Kamal S Alkali
Dadin Kowa Sabon Salo – Arewa24
Uwar Bari – Hamisu Lamido Iyantama
Rashinsani – Tiana Johnson
4. Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series – Igbo
Bound – Lilian Afegbai
Ofuobi – Victor Iyke
Uwa Na Eme Ntughari – Tiana Johnson
Oge Nkem – Tiana Oboyi Johnson
Ego Malaysia Iyooh – James Chidozie
5. Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series – Yoruba
Alakiti – Abiodun Jimoh, Jumoke Odetola
Adaba – Adebayo Salami
Etiko Onigedu – Femi Adebayo
Egun Iran Kinni – Oyindamola Awotidebe
Osun Sengese – Ibironke Ojo
6. Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series – Swahili
Supa Modo – Sarika Hemi Lakhani
T-Junction – Amil Issa Shivji
Keru – Victor Gatonye
Mkaza Mwana – Tellyrence Wayongo
Petu Na Garu -Sylone Malalo
7. Best Movie Southern Africa
Descent – Awal Abdulfatai
The Road To Sunrise – Shemu Joyah
Salute! – Philippe Talavera
Jomako Black Democracy – Abraham Kabwe
Nyasaland – Joyce Mhango Chavula
8. Best Movie East Africa
18 Hours – Phoebe Ruguru
Devil’s Chest – Hassan Mageye
The Forbidden – Kizito Samuel Saviour
Rain – Mathew & Eleanor Nabwiso
Bella – Matt Bish
9. Best Lighting Designer Movie or TV Series
Tatu – Akpe Ododoru, Tunde Akinniyi
Kada River – Godwin Gatta
Hidden – Agbo Kelly
Lotanna – Toka Mcbaror
Children Of Mud – Sunday Olalekan
10. Best Overall Movie
Potato Potahto – Frimpong-Manso
Alter Ego – Moses Inwang/Esther Eyibio
18 Hours – Phoebe Ruguru
Devil’s Chest – Hassan Mageye
Descent – Awal Abdulfatai
The Road To Sunrise – Shemu Joyah
11. Best Supporting Actress in a Drama (Movie/Tv Series)
Tatu – Toyin Abraham
Banana Island Ghost – Dorcas Fapson
Tatu – Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi
Blackrose – Ebele Okaro
Isoken – Lydia Forson
Alter Ego – Emem Inwang
12. Best Writer (Movie/TV Series)
Idemuza – Aloaye Omoake
Soul Tie – Kehinde Joseph
Idahosa Trails – Stanlee Ohikhuare
18 Hours – Njue Kevin
The Torture – Mulindwa Richard
Alter Ego – Patrick Nnamani/Koye O/Moses Inwang
Hakkunde – Tomi Adesina
13. Best Television Series
Gina And Friends – Paul Igwe
Professor Johnbull: Childless Wives – Tchidi Chikere
Papa Ajasco Reloaded – Wale Adenuga
This Is It – Dolapo Adeleke(Lowla Dee)
Relatives – Tunde Adegbola
14. Best Picture Editor Movie/TV Series
Idemuza – Aloaye Omoake
18 Hours – Mark Maina
Alter Ego – Moses Inwang/Tunde Bakare
Hakkunde – Asurf Oluseyi
Hidden – Jibril Mailafia
15. Best Make-Up Artist Movie/TV Series
Tatu – Thelma Ozy Smith, Hakeem Effect Onilogbo
Ojukokoro (Greed) – Sandra Oyiana
What Lies Within – Cynthia Ububa
Disguise – Hakeem Effect
Lotanna – Nnena Emekalam
16. Best Supporting Actor in a Drama (Movie/TV Series)
Banana Island Ghost – Saidi Balogun
Banana Island Ghost – Tomiwa Edun
New Money – Falz
Idahosa – Trails Kunle Idowu
Okafor’s Law – Gabriel Afolayan
Betrayal – Wale Ojo
17. Best Art Director Movie or TV Series
Tatu – Don Omope, Uzoma Mike Ebuka, Ebunoluwa Fatogun
Isoken – Jade Osiberu
Idahosa – Trails Stanlee Ohikhuare
Children Of Mud – Imoh Umoren
Hidden – Yusuf Hasan
Lotanna – Tunji Afolayan
18. Best Cinematographer Movie or TV Series
Tatu – Akpe Ododoru
Idemuza – Dickson Godwin
T-Junction – Lester Millado
The Torture – Rwamusigazi Kyakunzire
Okafor’s Law – Yinka Edward
Alter Ego – Bishop Blunt/Adeoye Adeniyi
19. Best Actress in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series)
Back Up Wife – Bimbo Ademoye
Excess Luggage – Queen Nwokoye
The Big Fat Lie – Rita Dominic
10 Days In Sun City – Adesua Etomi
Auntie Boss – Nyce Wanjeri
Isoken – Dakore Akande
20. Best Actress in a Drama (Movie/TV Series)
The Torture – Agaba Joan
Witness Box – Keira Hewatch
Children Of Mud – Miriam Kayode
Bella – Cinderella Sanyu
Alter Ego – Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
Blackrose – Lilian Echelon
21. Best Director Movie
Alter Ego – Moses Inwang
Idemuza – Aloaye Omoake
Hakkunde – Asurf Oluseyi
Tatu – Don Omope
Isoken – Jade Osiberu
The Torture – Mulindwa Richard
Potato Potahto – Shirley Frimpong-Manso
22. Best Sound Editor Movie or TV Series
Tatu – Kolade Morakinyo
Idahosa – Trails Stanlee Ohikhuare
Alter Ego – Zezom Gnawni
Ojukokoro (Greed) – Dayo Thompson
Hakkunde – James Coon Falcon
23. Best Sound Track Movie or TV Series
Mo – Tom Koroluk
Banana Island Ghost – Enyi Omeruah And Funmbi Ogunbanwo
Bella – Andrew Ahuura
Tatu – Evelle
Idahosa Trails – Oriri Osayamore
18 Hours – Jacktone Okore
24. Best Costume Designer Movie or TV Series
Tatu – Yolanda Okereke
Isoken – Jade Osiberu
Potato Potahto – Christie Brown
Hakkunde – Joan Gbefwi
The Bridge – Ngozi Obasi And James Bessinone
- Best Actor in a Drama (Movie/TV Series)
Alter Ego- Wale Ojo
Benevolence – Kalu Ikeagwu
The Torture – Rushabiro Raymond
Keteke – Adjetey Anang
Sidechic Gang – Adjetey Anang
Esohe – Chris Attoh
26. Best Actor in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series)
Dr Mekam – Kalu Ikeagwu
The Big Fat Lie – Blossom Chukwujekwu
Excess Luggage – Ik Ogbonna
Guynman – Jimmy Odukoya
Potato Potahto – Oc Ukeje
A Million Baby – Odunlade Adekola
27. Best Movie West Africa
Potato Potahto – Shirley Frimpong-Manso
Alter Ego – Moses Inwang/Esther Eyibio
Isoken – Jade Osiberu
Tatu – Don Omope, Yolande Okereke, Segun Arinze, Tolu Awobiyi
Children Of Mud – Imoh Umoren
Lotanna – Ifan Michael
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