ZAFAA African Film Academy Awards 2016 Unveils List of Nominees (See)

The list of nominees for the 2016 edition of the ZAFAA African Film Academy Awards has been unveiled. Scheduled to hold on the 26st of November, at National Art Theater Igamu, Lagos Nigeria, the event is aimed at recognizing the best in the African movie industry.

Dominating the list are Nollywood movie producers and actors the likes of Oluwaseyi Edun for her movie Dara and Game Master, Lizzy Anjorin, Eniola Badmus, Antar Laniyan, Femi Adebayo and Beverly Osu among others.

View the full list of nominees below:

 
Best Lead Actor
IT’S HER DAY                                         Bovi Ugboma
JUST NOT MARRIED                            Stan Nze                                          
WOEMAN                                                Frederick Leonard
ROYAL DIADEM                                    Toosweet Annan                         
NUMBER ONE FAN                               Yemi Blaq 
REFUGEES                                                Jimmy Bangura 
Best Lead Actress
WOEMAN                                                 Omotu Bissong
MISS TEACHER                                       Chika Ike                                       
TRIBE                                                         Amanda Ebeye                             
A SOLDIER’S STORY                              Linda Ejiofor                                 
JATU                                                            Lydia A. Sam-King
INI EDO                                                      While you slept  

Best Supporting Actor
TWO SIDES                                                Seun Akindele                              
ROYAL DIADEM                                       James Gardener                           
BETRAYAL                                                 Wale Ojo                                         
A SOLDIER’S STORY                               Daniel K. Daniel                           
INIKPI                                                           Nobert Young                               
 
Best Supporting Actress
EAGLE WITH MASK                                Beverly Osu
VALERIE                                                      Ivie Okujaye Egboh                                
ROYAL DIADEM                                       Christabel Ekeh                                       
BETRAYAL                                                 Theresa Edem-Isemin
WHILE YOU SLEPT                                 Venita Akpofure  

Best Director
TWO SIDES                                                 Shittu Taiwo
ROYAL DIADEM                                       Eddie Nartey
BETRAYAL                                                 Darasen Richard
WHILE YOU SLEPT                                  Desmond Elliot
NUMBER ONE FAN                                 Moses Iwang     
                                        
Best Producer
ROYAL DIADEM                                       Eddie Nartey
IT’S HER DAY                                             Bovi Ugboma
JUST NOT MARRIED                               Judith Audu
MISS TEACHER                                         Chika Ike
TRIBE                                                           Ifeanyichukwu Onyeabo
                           
BEST Cinematographer
It’s Her Day                                                 Emeka Madu
Just Not Married                                       Fayo Segun Festus                                  
Royal Diadem                                            Samuel Anakwa                                       
Betrayal                                                       Darasen Richards

BEST Picture Editing
Valerie                                                          Aina Adebayo
Royal Diadem                                            Enoch Obiri Opoku
Number one Fan                                      Sneeze Studios
A Soldier’s Story                                       Frankie Ogar

Best Screen Play
Royal Diadem                                            Eddie Nartey
A Soldier’s Story                                       Frankie Ogar
While You Slept                                        Anthony Kehinde Joseph/Chiji Vivians

Best New Comer
Jude Chukwuma Odoh
Lydia A. Sam-King
Dianne Chukwu


Best Short Film
BEST SHORT FILM – “TIED UP”
Best Animation
BEST ANIMATION – “AGORKOLI”
Best Documentary
BEST DOCUMENTARY – “TRASH CASH"
 
Best Actor Indigenous Male
DARA                                                                Ibrahim Chatta
GAMES MASTER                                           Femi Adebayo
OKO MI LAYE OKO MI LORUN                  Femi Fadeyi
THE MISSING GOD                                       Chigozie Atuanya

Best Actor Indigenous Female
DARA                                                                 Oluwaseyi Edun
GAME MASETER                                           Oluwaseyi Edun
OKO MI LAYE OKO MI LORUN                  Adebukola Salawu

Best Supporting Actor Ind. Male
GAME MASTER                                            Antar Laniyan
OKO MI LAYE OKO MI LORUN                Tayo Adeleye
THE MISSING GOD                                    Prince Emeka Ani


Best Supporting Actor Ind. Female
DARA                                                              Lizzy Anjorin
GAME MASTER                                           Lizzy Anjorin
OKO MI LAYE OKO MI LORUN                Kemi Afolabi

Best Director Indigenous
DARA                                                              Bogunle Abiola Paul
GAME MASTER                                            Wale Ilebiyi Snr.
OKO MI LAYE OKO MI LORUN                 Femi Fadeyi
THE MISSING GOD                                     Ubaka Joseph Ugochukwu
REFUGEES                                                    Pastor Aiah Momoh

Best Producer Indigenous              
DARA                                                            Oluwaseyi Edun
GAME MASTER                                          Oluwaseyi Edun
OKO MI LAYE OKO MI LORUN               Femi Fadeyi
THE MISSING GOD                                    Ubaka Joseph Ugochukwu
REFUGEES                                                   Pastor Aiah Momoh

Best Costume Indigenous
DARA                                                             Lola Arowomasodun
GAME MASTER                                           Lola Arowomasodun
OKO MI LAYE OKO MI LORUN                Bidemi Ashida
THE MISSING GOD                                    Salome Oputa
REFUGEES                                                   Oladipo J. Turay/ Ibrahim Jalloh &
                                                                        Ibrahim Amzah Kamara

Best Actor UK/USA
DIVINE INTELLIGENCE                         Sammy Ankra
RETURN OF THE DON                            Paul Van Beaumont
NIYA                                                              Yusuf Al-Rahman
PERFECT PLAN 2                                     Adeyemi Lardner
SECOND WIFE                                           Olakunle Samuel Fafowora
 
 
Best Actor UK/USA Female
BASIRA IN LONDON                               Eniola Badmus
THE OUTCAST                                           Toyin Moore
PERFECT PLAN 2                                     Ramatu Koroma
SECOND WIFE                                           Jenneh Amadu Kamanda

Best Supporting Actor UK/USA Male
RETURN OF THE DON                            Steve McTigue
THE OUT CAST                                          Marjorie Agwang
NIYA                                                              Lamar Swint
PERFECT PLAN 2                                     Med Tutu
SECOND WIFE                                           Godwin Ogbe

Best Supporting Actor UK/USA Female
DEVINE INTELLIGENCE                        Maame Akoto
RETUNE OF THE DON                            Grace Brooke
NIYA                                                              Nikita Tewani
PERFECT PLANE 2                                  Yanday Sesay
SECOND WIFE                                           Tiyabosola Odebode

 

Best Producer UK/USA
DEVINE INTELLIGENCE                        Sammy Ankrah
RETURN OF THE DON                            Malcolm Benson
THE OUTCAST                                           Silver Achugamonye
Best Director UK/USA
DIVINE INTELLIGENCE               Sammy Ankrah
RETURN OF THE DON                 Malcolm Benson
NIYA                                         Yusuf Al-Rahman /
                                                Hassam Mohammed
SECOND WIFE                           Nelson Spyke