The 20th Africa Movie Academy Awards, held on November 2, 2024, celebrated outstanding talent across African cinema. Hosted by Nollywood’s Segun Arinze and Ghana’s Joselyn Dumas at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos, the awards highlighted films like The Weekend and Jagun Jagun, which claimed multiple accolades.
Here’s the full list of notable winners:
• Best Film: The Weekend — WINNER
• Achievement in Cinematography: The Weekend — WINNER
• Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Femi Adebayo (Jagun Jagun) — WINNER
• Achievement in Make-up: Jagun Jagun — WINNER
• Achievement in Visual Effect: Jagun Jagun — WINNER
• Achievement in Screenplay: The Weekend — WINNER
• National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) Award for Best Nigerian Film: The Weekend — WINNER
• Efere Ozako Award for Best Short Film: The Last Shoe Maker (Uganda) — WINNER
The Weekend, directed by Daniel Oriahi, won several prestigious categories including Best Film, Best Nigerian Film, and Best Cinematography. Meanwhile, Jagun Jagun, a Yoruba action film, earned accolades for Best Supporting Actor, Make-up, and Visual Effects, showcasing the film’s technical expertise and cast performances.
