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AMAA 2023: “Anikulapo”, “Mami Wata” Win Big, Complete List of Winners

Kunle Afolayan’s “Anikulapo” got the award for Best Film in African Language while CJ Obasi’s “Mami Wata” won Best Achievement in Cinematography at the just concluded AMAA 2023.

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Last Updated October 30, 2023

The 19th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA 2023) went down on Sunday, October 29, at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Ikeja, Lagos.

Nancy Isime, Rahama Sadau and Richard Ato Turkson hosted, and Kunle Afolayan, CJ Obasi, Tobi Bakre and Nse Nkpe-Etim among others won their nominated categories. 

AMAA 2023: “Anikulapo”, “Mami Wata” Win Big, Complete List of Winners

We’ve compiled a full list of Sunday’s winners below:

Best Short Film 

Best Animation

Best Documentary 

Best Diaspora Short Film

Best Diaspora Documentary 

Best Diaspora Narrative Feature

Michael Anyiam Osigwe Award for Best Film by an African-Born Director Living Abroad

Ousmane Sembene Award for Best Film in an African Language

Best Achievement in Costume Design

Best Achievement in Make-Up

Best Achievement in Soundtrack

Best Achievement in Visual Effects

Best Achievement in Sound

Best Achievement in Production Design

Best Achievement in Cinematography

Best Achievement in Editing

Best Achievement in Screenplay

National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) Award for Best Nigerian Film

Best Young/Promising Actor

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Best Actress in a Leading Role

First Debut Feature by a Director

Best Director 

Best Film

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