Events
AMAA Unveils Venue, Releases Schedule For Week-long Activities
The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has announced plans for a week-long activities for the 2022 edition of the continental awards, which holds next week in Lagos, Nigeria.
In a statement announcing activities for the 18th AMAA, the organisers disclosed that this year’s edition will hold at the bespoke Jewel Aeida hall in Lekki Phase I and will have so much glamour while retaining its essence of rewarding professionalism and technicalities of filmmaking across the African continent and diaspora.
Announcing the activities scheduled for the event, a statement from the organisers said the 18th edition of AMAA will begin with the graduation of trainees by the African Film Academy on October 25, 2022.
The graduation ceremony will be followed by the Wellness Day on October 27, 2022, while on October 28, 2022, it will host dignitaries and fashion buffs to a series of conferences that include diaspora discussion, music and film discussion, and round off with a fashion show.
The nominees party is expected to follow on Saturday October 29, 2022, while the AMAA gala will hold at Jewel Aeida Hall on Sunday October 30, 2022.
Some of the dignitaries expected to grace the occasion include the Lagos State governor, H.E. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Commissioner for Culture, Arts & Tourism, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf.
Filmmaker Bolanle Austen-Peters, whose film, ‘Man Of God,’ got over five nominations including best director, best actor, and best actress, described the AMAAs as a rewarding platform needed to encourage burgeoning filmmakers in Africa.
“It’s not just about the awards, it’s about people getting recognition for their work. Making films isn’t easy and we need the AMAA to keep up the good work of encouraging burgeoning filmmakers on the continent.”
TCN had reported that the Best Picture and Best Director prizes will be a straight fight among Tanzania, South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria and Uganda as the five countries cupped the most nominations.
Source: TheCulture Newspaper
Organisers of Real Talk With Kike have unveiled a high-profile lineup of speakers for the programme’s seventh anniversary celebration, which will also commemorate ace broadcaster Kikelomo Atanda-Owo Abati’s more than 20-year journey in the Nigerian media industry.
The milestone event will hold on October 10, 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, bringing together leaders from government, business, media and culture for conversations on Nigeria’s future.
Leading the keynote sessions are Dr Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, and Mr Vlassis Liakouris, Group Managing Director of Mandilas Group Limited.
Also confirmed as distinguished speakers are Mr Kola Adesina, Group Managing Director of Sahara Group, and Dr Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, Founder of Rise Network, while Mrs Bola Adesola, Chairman of the Board of Ecobank Nigeria, will deliver the goodwill message.
The speakers will engage the theme, “The Future of Nigeria: Where Leadership, Innovation, Culture and Media Converge to Shape Nation Building,” exploring how governance, enterprise, innovation and storytelling can shape national development.
According to the organisers, the theme reflects the philosophy that has defined Real Talk With Kike over the past seven years as a platform for meaningful conversations on leadership, society, business, relationships, culture and contemporary issues affecting Nigeria.
For Kikelomo Atanda-Owo Abati, the celebration marks two significant milestones. Beyond the programme’s seventh anniversary, it also celebrates more than two decades of broadcasting, making the occasion a tribute to longevity, impact and the power of dialogue.
The multidisciplinary speaker lineup mirrors the event’s nation-building focus. Hamzat is expected to share perspectives on public leadership and governance, while Adesina and Liakouris will discuss private-sector leadership, enterprise and innovation. Akerele-Ogunsiji will contribute insights on education, youth development and innovation, with Adesola bringing the perspective of corporate governance and financial-sector leadership.
The October gathering is expected to attract policymakers, business executives, media personalities, creatives and guests who have been part of the Real Talk With Kike journey since its inception, reinforcing its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading platforms for thought-provoking conversations.
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