2026 AMAA Nominations: Slum Bomber and One Woman Lead
The nominations for the 22nd Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) have been announced, with Uganda's "Slum Bomber" and Kenya's "One Woman, One Bra" leading the pack, each receiving 14 nominations. Nigeria's "To Adaego With Love," directed by Nwamaka Chikezie, follows closely with 11 nominations, while "The Herd," directed by Daniel Etim-Effiong, has garnered 10 nominations.
Other notable films include South Africa's "The Trek" and "Ben Made It," as well as Côte d’Ivoire's "Colours of Exile," each with 10 nominations. The nominees were revealed during a livestream on AMAA's official YouTube channel.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for 15 November 2026 at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, where filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals will gather to celebrate achievements in African cinema.
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