Nwamaka Chikezie's 'To Adaego With Love' Tops AMAA Nominations
"To Adaego With Love" has emerged as the most-nominated Nigerian film for the 22nd Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), receiving 11 nominations. The Africa Film Academy announced the nominees on October 17, 2026.
The film, directed by Nwamaka Chikezie and written by Brenda Ogbukaa-Garuba, is set in 1975 and tells the story of a forbidden romance between Major Balarabe Alkali, a Northern Nigerian soldier, and Adaego, an Igbo schoolteacher. As their relationship develops, they face the challenges of cultural traditions and family loyalties in a post-war Nigeria.
Following "To Adaego With Love," Daniel Etim-Effiong's film received 10 nominations, while Niyi Akinmolayan's secured nine. Daniel Etim-Effiong also received individual nominations for Best Director, Best Debut Feature, and Best Actor in a Leading Role.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for November 15, 2026, at the Lagos Marriott Hotel, celebrating achievements in African cinema.
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