By Milton Tella – A-list film stars nominated from 11 African countries will compete for this highly coveted awards.
African Voice Newspapers UK, organisers of the 23rd AFRICAN Film Awards will unveil winners in various categories on Saturday 2nd November at the Old Town Hall Stratford, 29 The Broadway, LONDON E15 4BQ. Time: 5pm.
The most prestigious and pioneering awards ceremony celebrating excellence in the film industry in Africa will also unveil Africa’s best feature film of the Year 2019.
Nominees for the best AFRICAN Actor of the Year 2019 are:
Adjetey Anang (in Azali) Ghana
Bimbo Manuel (in Unbreakable) Nigeria
Femi Jacobs (in Obioma – Tailor) Nigeria
Nominees for the African Actress of The Year 2019 are:
Juliet Ibrahim (in The Perfect Crime) Ghana
Bimbo Akintola (in Last Request) Nigeria
Jihane Kamal (in Nadira) Morocco
Jessica Larny (in Sometimes In Yesterday) Ghana
Ama K Abebrese (in Azali) Ghana
African Film Awards 2019 Special Achievement Category are:
Francis Duru – Special Recognition for contributions to Nollywood
Ruke Amata – Special Recognition for contributions to UK Nollywood
Regina Daniels – Nollywood Best Emerging Actress of the Year 2019 in the movie The Enemy I Know
Annie Idibia Special appearance in comedy movie ALAKADA RELOADED
Remi Oshodi Veteran Actress of the Year 2019
Rahma Sadau (Kannywood Outstanding Actress of the Year 2019)
Competing for honours In the fast growing UK Nollywood industry are:
Land of America (Ilu America) by Taiwo Oduala
Correction (Atunse) by Toyin Moore
MaQueen by Moji Bishi
My London Slave by Cordelia Emeh
All in the Best Feature Film category.
Nominees for BEST EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (UK NOLLYWOOD) are:
Nicki Moore Stains of Hatred
Yemisi Banjoko Alter Date
Rita Ekokotu-Odigie Shadow of The Past
Cordelia Emeh My London Slave
Nominees for Best Actress Lead Role (UK NOLLYWOOD FILM
Moji Bishi MaQueen
Bolaji Owolabi Land of America
Cordelia Emeh My London Slave
Bimpe Oyebade Correction – Atunse
Nominees for Best Actor Lead Role (UK NOLLYWOOD FILM)
Taiwo Oduala Land of America
Daniel Lloyd My London Slave
Rotimi Salami Correction -Atunse
Femi Adebayo MaQueen
Nominees for Best Actor Supporting Role (UK NOLLYWOOD FILM)
Femi Branard Land of America
Charles Efe Lawson My London Slave
Odunlade Adekola Correction –Atunse
Rykardo Agbor MaQueen
Nominees for Best Actress Supporting Role (UK NOLLYWOOD FILM)
Biola Adebayo Correction– Atunse
Funmi Ogidan Bello My London Slave
Sola Kosoko MaQueen
For full list of nominees please visit:http://africanvoiceonline.co.uk/african-film-awards-nominations-2019-announced/
The 23rd African Film Awards 2019 organised by African Voice Newspapers UK is sponsored by: Esther Ajayi Foundation and Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation.
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