African Award Winners

Celebrating African films, filmmakers, and performances that have earned recognition for excellence and outstanding storytelling.

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AWARD WINNING AFRICAN CINEMA

The Legend of the Golden Stool Film Still

AMAA 2021 WINNER AMAA BEST FILM

The Gravedigger's Wife

Somalia's acclaimed drama about love, family, and sacrifice. The film won Best Film at the 2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards.

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AMVCA 2026 BEST MOVIE AWARD-WINNING AFRICAN CINEMA

My Father's Shadow

A powerful Nigerian-UK drama about family, memory, and Nigeria's turbulent political past. The film won Best Movie at the 2026 AMVCA and became one of the night's biggest winners.

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Freedom Way

AMVCA BEST MOVIE

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Colours Of Fire

AMVCA 2026 MULTIPLE WINNER

The Serpent's Gift

AMVCA 2026 BEST LEAD ACTRESS

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Decades of Excellence

A timeline of pivotal wins that changed the industry forever.

2023

The Global Expansion

African cinema reached wider international audiences through streaming platforms, with Nigerian films such as The Black Book gaining major global attention on Netflix.

2015

The New Nollywood Era

A new generation of Nigerian filmmakers began gaining wider international recognition, bringing fresh stories, stronger production values, and new creative voices to Nollywood.

2005

The Foundation of AMAA

The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) is established, creating a major platform for celebrating excellence in African cinema.

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