On Saturday, May 24, guests from more than 48 countries of the world will gather in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, for the glamorous Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) in its 10th year. Among the guests will be, for the first time, a well-represented corporate Nigeria, which no doubt hearkened to the call of the governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, who had asked them to stand up for the awards at a recent dinner in Lagos.
AMAA CEO, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe
Speaking on the preparation for the awards, AMAA’s Director of Administration, Tony Anih, said the organisers are working with the Bayelsa State Government to make sure that the state hosts a very successful and glamorous event that will excite the guests.
“We are happy that corporate Nigeria is rising in support of AMAA this year. A good number of corporations are sponsoring us this year, and we are very thankful. We are working to ensure that we deliver a very good event this year without any hitch,” he said.
In terms of security, he disclosed that the state government is working with all security agencies to make the state safe for guests and all citizens of the state.
The nominations into the 26 categories of the awards were announced in Johannesburg, South Africa, on April 2 at an elaborate gala night which had Nigeria, Malawi and South African celebrities, business and political leaders in attendance.
The 10th edition of the annual awards is designed to feature a panel discussion on the motion picture industry in Africa and a social responsibility component with primary and secondary school students in Yenagoa.
