The games are held in Silver Spring (Fairland), Hyattsville (Heurich Stadium), and Germantown (Soccerplex) and host teams from Morocco, Armenia, England, Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi, Gabon, Zambia, France, Nigeria, Spain,  Portugal, Ethiopia, Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire, Scotland, Cameroon, Senegal, Niger, and African Union. Matches are currently underway with teams having already played two games each.  The competition is fierce as teams fight to prove that they are the best team on the pitch and in the area.

To learn more about the tournament, or purchase tickets, please visit the website.

Ice Prince went to St. Murumba School, the same school that produced superstars P-Square and Mikel Obi. In 2002, he got together with a couple of his friends and formed a group called the Ecomog Squad. They had a few performances as a group and split a year later.

In 2004 He met hit makers – the Abaga brothers – M.I. and Jesse Jagz at a young persons’ forum. Together with M.I., Jesse Jagz, Ruby, Lindsey, Eve, and Taz they became what is now known today as ‘Loopy’.

Sixteen Guinean soccer teams from 15 states in the USA, and one from Canada, will be given an equal opportunity to show their talents, skills, and compete for the tournament’s prestigious trophy. The idea for this tournament, which started 8 years ago, was to bring together all Guineans in North America for a week-end full of fun, sports, connection, and brotherly and sisterly love.

This is an opportunity for anyone who is interested in both soccer, and learning about a new culture, to come out and support the game and the teams. The games will be held Friday 25th through Sunday 27th of May, 2012 at the University of Maryland at College Park, MD.

The schedule for the event is as follows:

Friday, May 25, 2012
- 10:00pm to 4:00am Welcome Party 12655 Laurel –Bowie Rd Laurel, MD 20708

Saturday, May 26, 2012
- 09:00am to 8:00pm Tournament Kick-off
- 10:00pm to 4:00am Diner/Dance 5616 54th Avenue Riverdale, MD 20737

Sunday, May 27, 2012
- 10:00am to 5:00pm Final Rounds
- 10:00pm to 4:00am Trophy presentation ceremony at Coco Cabana 2031 A University Boulevard East Hyattsville, MD 20783

To learn more about this event, or get further details, please visit the event website.

The Annual Ultra White Party is fast becoming THE event in the Washington DC metro area.   Now in it’s 7th year, it has to keep moving in order to accommodate the crowds that increase each year.  This year’s event will be held at the Ibiza club in Washington DC and will be hosted by Hollywood actress, Meagan Good.  Meagan Good is known for her roles in ‘Eve’s Bayou’, ‘The Secret Life of Girls’, ‘Biker Boyz’, ‘Deliver Us from Eva’, and, most recently, ‘Think Like a Man‘.  She recently got engaged to DeVon Franklin.

The 7th Annual Ultra White Party will be held from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. at the Ibiza club.  If you are not familiar with the Ultra White Parties, you are in for a treat.  One of the DJs will be DJ Fully Focus (Kenya), a legend in Atlanta, known for playing a wonderful eclectic musical mix of American, African, Caribbean and Latin mixes that keep people on the dance floor all night.  Soundcloud has several samples of his music mixes. The other DJ will be DJ Tag Soundz.

A portion of the proceeds from the party will benefit two charities–the Georges Malaika Foundation (dedicated to empowering African girls through education) and SELF Friskies Fest (raises funds for a girl’s Catholic school in Liberia).

Please dress in all-white or you will be turned away (colored accessories are allowed).

The event is brought to you by a BCBG Productions in collaboration with The Afrology Experience. To get more information about this party and purchase your tickets, visit the official website.

The primary aim of the Nollywood Movies Awards (NMAs) is to honor and recognize excellence in the Industry. The Awards will also focus on the highest achievements of films produced for the industry each year in order to motivate and encourage those who make them and inspire new entrants into the industry.

Nollywood Movies Awards will celebrate both English speaking and Indigenous talents with a Nominees’ Party set to take place on Saturday, May 5 at the Oriental hotel in Lagos, Nigeria with the main awards ceremony on Saturday, June 2 at the Civic Centre also in Lagos, Nigeria. The Main Awards Ceremony will be hosted by Julius D Genius Agwu and Kate Henshaw .

Below is the full list of nominations:

Best Movie

Mirror Boy

Anchor Baby

Private Storm

Memories Of The Heart

Tango With Me

Kiss And Tell

Best Actor In A Leading Role

Van Vicker (Against The Law)

Ramsey Nouah (Private Storm)

Trybson Dudukoko (Ghetto Dreamz)

Joseph Benjamin (Tango With Me)

Joseph Benjamin (Kiss And Tell)

Charles Okafor (Fake Prophet)

Best Actor In A Supporting Role

Junior Pope Odumodoh (Nkwocha)

John Dumelo (Private Storm)

Yul Edochie (Against The Law)

Gabriel Afolayan (Ghetto Dreamz)

Best Actress In A Leading Role

Genevieve Nnaji (Tango With Me)

Omoni Oboli (Anchor Baby)

Mercy Johnson (Weeping Soul)

Uche Jumbo (Damage)

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (Private Storm)

Best Actress In A Supporting Role

Tina Mba (Tango With Me)

Rachel Oniga (Ghetto Dreamz)

Stella Damasus (Bent Arrows)

Nse Ikpe-Etim (Kiss And Tell)

Best Actor In An Indigenous Movie (Non-English Speaking Language)

Chiwetalu Agu (Nkwocha)

Yinka Qadri (Aye Dudu)

Saidi Balogun (Eti Keta)

Brown Igboegwu (Apparition)

Femi Adebayo (Emi Abata)

Odunlade Adekola (Ikuforiji)

Best Actress In An Indigenous Movie (Non-English Speaking Language)

Funke Akindele (Emi Abata)

Funke Akindele (The Return Of Jenifa)

Queen Nwokoye (Nkwocha)

Mercy Aigbe (Oladunjoye)

Dupe Adejare (Alantaku)

Best Indigenous Language Movie (Non-English Speaking Language)

Eti Keta

Ikuforiji

Nkwocha

Apparition

Aye Dudu

Oladunjoye

Best Directing

Mahmood Ali-Balogun (Tango With Me)

Obi Emelonye (Mirror Boy)

Lancelot Oduwa-Imasuen (Private Storm)

Daniel Ademinokan (Ghetto Dreamz)

Desmond Elliot (Kiss And Tell)

Best Cinematography

Mirror Boy

Private Storm

Changing Faces

Anchor Baby

Tango With Me

Kiss And Tell

Best Movie Editing

Mirror Boy

Anchor Baby

Ghetto Dreamz

Return Of Jenifa

Changing Faces

Memories Of The Heart

Best Movie Soundtrack

Bent Arrows

Mirror Boy

Ghetto Dreamz

Changing Faces

Memories Of The Heart

Tango With Me

Best Sound Editing

Tango With Me

Private Storm

Apparition

Anchor Baby

Mirror Boy

Ghetto Dreamz

Best Original Screenplay/Scriptwriting

Obi Emelonye (Mirror Boy)

Ugezu J Ugezu (Against The Law)

Daniel Ademinokan & Ope Banwo (Ghetto Dreamz)

Uduak Isong Oguamanam (Kiss And Tell)

Lonzo Nzekwe (Anchor Baby)

Chinwe Sele (Soul After Soul)

Best Costume Design

Mirror Boy

Ghetto Dreamz

Tango With Me

Apparition

Entrapped* (Chiemela Nwagbaoso)

Best Make-Up

Ghetto Dreamz

Tango With Me

Apparition

Mirror Boy* (Gabriel Okorie)

Damage* (Temisan Isioma Etsede)

Rising Star Award

Halima Abubakar (Entrapped)

Helen Paul (The Return Of Jenifa)

Nuella Njubigbo (Apparition)

Sylvia Oluchi (Bent Arrows)

Gabriel Afolayan (Ghetto Dreamz)

Chinyere Madubuike Kosi (Apparition)

His sophomore album ‘Immigrant Chronicle: Coming to America’ released in September, 2011 is receiving high ratings across Africa and across the globe.  sought to learn more about this lyrically endowed rapper, his inspiration, motivation, obligations and expectations (see how infectious he is – I have started making rhymes).

Jamati:  Who is M.anifest, give us a background of yourself?

‘Who am I’ is a loaded question. I am an MC, songwriter, Hip-Hop Artist.

Jamati:  How did you end up in America and how was it like adapting?

I went to America on a scholarship to college in pursuit of that good old tertiary degree to make something out of myself, or at least pretend to. I went to Macalester College which was delightful for being a very international-student friendly school (alma mater of Kofi Annan). I never managed to adapt to the harsh winters but I’ve had many beautiful experiences in Minneapolis-Saint Paul where I got the chance to let my craft flourish in the warm embrace of a place that loves the arts.

Jamati:  Why the name M.anifest?

M.anifest happened by coincidence. It stands for Music. Always Needing Illumination For Every Soul Today. I believe in the power of names. You can’t name a child Kofi kleptomaniac and not expect him to steal from the collection plate. I felt it important to choose (or rather stumble upon) a name that resonated well with how inspiration comes out of us subconsciously to make these words dance on beats to the delight of the people. Fortunately it came to me in a rhyme whiles explaining what music meant to me. It stuck with me.

Jamati:  Tell us about your relationship with music?

Music is the longest romantic relationship I’ve been in in my entire life. It’s my medium, my gift; it’s what I’ve used to make sense of love, hurt, society, self and more. I’ve medicated on music, gone broke from music, been stimulated to know more about my ancestors, traveled and seen beautiful places and beautiful faces with music. Music has been in my family; my grandfather is a composer and music intellectual. Music was pleasantly prevalent in my upbringing in Ghana. It is also where I have channeled my rebellion, and most importantly the medium from which I’ll hopefully make useful contributions to humanity.

Jamati:  Where do you derive your inspiration for your music?

I feed off my experiences: good, bad and lovely. Life is one big muse. I don’t take that for granted so I keep living and inspiration keeps descending on me; fortunately quite often.

Jamati:  You have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music in the world including Femi Kuti, Amadou and Miriam, Tony Allen… who is your favorite act so far to have shared a stage with?

Playing with Tony Allen, Damon Albarn (Gorillaz), Flea (Chili Peppers), Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, and more as part of the Honest Jon’s Chop Up tour in Europe (fall 2011) was pretty damn amazing. So many fascinating and inspired human beings on the same planes, buses and stages ended up being one of the most memorable time periods of my career.

Jamati:  Having been in the music industry since 2005 what have the pros and cons been for you?

Through music I’ve met some incredible human beings, experienced some great places, and shared awesome moments with total strangers. The business of music is pretty much that; a business. On the other hand its money, lies, and people taking advantage of each other. A cut throat capitalism that can sometimes sap the happiness out of what is a completely vim-filled soulful experience.

Jamati:  Tell us about your new album “Immigrant Chronicles: Coming to America” how’s the response?

“Immigrant Chronicles: Coming to America” is an enormous leap from my first album manifestations: sonically, stylistically, conceptually and how inspired and crafty it is. It’s a direct result of my transnational existence and the wildly unexpected personal journey I’ve had 2007 till now. In retrospect I think it’s the album I was supposed to make first. Watching it etch me into the consciousness of Ghanaians has been a joy. It was a pleasant surprise to earn “Songwriter of the year” and “Best rapper of the year” nominations at the Ghana Music Awards. And thanks to social media and the internet I’ve enjoyed seeing folks from Poland to South Africa to Australia sharing many wonderful things about it. I’m pleased thus far.

Jamati:  You are the grandson of one of Africa’s greatest composers and ethnomusicologist Prof. J.H. Nketia tell us how that has affected or influenced your musical artistry?

It’s an honour of course to come from such lineage. The knowledge base of music I’ve been exposed to has been vast. Most importantly his life and work reminds me of the value of charting your own path and doing it diligently

Jamati:  You have been compared to artists such as K’naan and Mos Def, how do you take that, are you trying to be like them?

Those are all respected names and I appreciate people mean to be complimentary by those comparisons. I respect them and like their music. However I’ll always chart my own path. No matter how much Tupac and Nas I’ve loved to listen to, bringing something new and refreshing is much more my calling than to imitate or even emulate.

Jamati:  While most other rappers are known to flash out their expensive designer clothes such as Gucci, LV etc, you are always rocking traditional Ghanian/African garb tell us about that. Is it an identity mark for you or there is more to it?

It’s not a big deal at all for me. It’s normal. It’s absolutely ludicrous that it’s normal for a European to wear European clothes regularly but an act of defiance or statement being made for an African to wear African clothes regularly. It’s not a statement. It’s what I fancy as fly and flossy.

Jamati:  What do you think of the Rap scene in Africa? Who are some of your favourite rap acts from Africa at the moment?

It’s thriving over here these days. We’re moving more and more from mimicking American rap to adapting it in more relevant ways for our peoples and more interesting ways for the world at large. Recently I’ve been checking for songs by Sarkodie (Ghana), Khuli Chana (South Africa), and E.L (Ghana). I also dig what folks like Tumi, K’naan, HHP, eLDee, and M.I do. I could go on

Jamati:  What are we to expect from M.anifest in 2012?

2012 has already started off with a bang. I was featured on Rocket Juice & the Moon which has me on tracks with legendary musicians such as Tony Allen, Damon Albarn, Flea, Erykah Badu and more. It was an absolute privilege. We just shot 4 new videos from Immigrant Chronicles and I’m past excited to drop them! Definitely more touring as well in Africa, Europe and the U.S. is in store.

To find out more about M.anifest, visit his website or join his Facebook page.

Tribal Chic 2011

This very successful annual event is in its 4th year and continues to attract some of the best designers in the country.  Tribe Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel that has been featured in several magazines including Conde Nast Traveller, Elite Traveler, CEO Magazine, Boutique Design, Ideal Interiors and Msafiri Magazine, to name a few.  Renowned for it’s upscale decor, and exclusive events, Tribe Hotel continues to set the standard with it’s annual fashion show.

Several celebrities may just show up. Previous celebrities include Emmanuel Jal, Zain Verjee (CNN), and MC Queen Lucky (DJ in Seattle). Tribe Hotel posted on this on Twitter:

“did someone say Emmanuelle Chiriqui (Sloane from Entourage) is coming for Tribal Chic 2012??? yes she is!! We CANNOT wait!”

Designers that are scheduled to showcase their collections include Adele Dejak who will be launching her Rogo collection, Aryam Designs, Bella MATATA, Katungulu Mwendwa, Modahnik, LaLesso and Kondakis.

To learn more about the event or purchase tickets, visit the Tribe Hotel website, become a fan on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter.

The Top Gear Festival is making its debut at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban KwaZulu-Natal, from the 16th to the 17th June 2012.

Fans get a chance to view the breathtaking McLaren MP4-12Cand the iconic Aston Martin Virage, see some supercars, and view cars that have been highly modified. They can also catch the Stig doing power laps, view head-to-head racing, see supercars, watch drag racing, drifting and celebrity race challenges.

Motorsport South Africa will run the Super Production Car Series and there will be a Volkswagen Polo Challenge Series on the Top Gear Street Circuit.

For more information on ticket prices or to book tickets, visit the ticketing website or the Top Gear Festival website.

Nigeria’s Benin-set historical epic, ‘Adesuwa‘ was a close second with three awards, for Costume Design, Visual Effects, and Best Nigerian Film. South Africa’s crime drama, ‘State of Violence’ won Best Film in an African Language, and Best Achievement in Sound. Nigeria was the most awarded country on the night, receiving 12 awards, followed closely by South Africa with 10.

Some of the biggest names from black Hollywood were at The AMAAs, including Emmy winner and Golden Globe nominee Lynn Whitfield (‘The Josephine Baker Story’ and ‘Without a Trace’); Morris Chestnut (‘American Horror Story’, ‘Boyz in the Hood’); Rockmond Dunbar (‘Prison Break’, ‘Sons of Anarchy’) and Maya Gilbert (‘General Hospital’, ‘Days of Our Lives‘).

Overall the caliber of films that were submitted was very high, making the judges’ decisions difficult.  The jury had notable names including  Dr. Asantewa Olantunji, director of programming of The Pan African Film Festival (head of  this year’s jury), which included June Giavanni, programmer for Planet Africa at The Toronto International Film Festival; Keith Shiri, founder and film curator at the London festival, Africa at The Pictures; Dorothee Wenner, a curator at The Berlin Film Festival; Shaibu Husseini, an actor, dancer and The Nigerian Guardian arts journalist; Steve Ayorinde, editor-in-chief of The Daily Mirror; Ayoko Babu, executive director of The Pan African Film Festival; Dr. Hyginus Ekwuazi, a film scholar and critic; and directors Berni Goldblat and John Akomfrah, OBE.

The jury statement said, “This year may prove to be the beginning of a new era for AMAA. Not only did AMAAwitness an unprecedented number of film submissions, from more countries throughout the African continent and its Diaspora, it also witnessed a remarkable increase in the quality of the films submitted. From their technical qualities to the acting and directing, the 2012 film slate is most impressive. Indeed, for the jury, the task of selecting the  “Best” in each category has been challenging. The competition in most categories was very strong and our decisions reflect much thought and debate. The jury is also impressed by the quality and diversity of the storylines of the films presented. The decolonization of African films and images is well underway. As never before, we see films that tell real stories: inspired by, reflective of and crafted by the people, by whom and for whom they were made.”

The complete list of winners is as follows:

AMAA 2011 PRIZE FOR BEST FILM
1.  State Of Violence – South Africa
2.  Adesuwa  – Nigeria
3.  Otelo Burning – South Africa
4.  Rugged Priest – Kenya
5.  How 2 Steal 2 Million – South Africa (Youtube)
6.  Ties That Bind – Ghana
7.  Man On Ground – South Africa/Nigeria

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR BEST SHORT FILM
1. Jamaa – Uganda
2. Look Again – Kenya
3. Maffe Tiga – Guinea
4. Braids On Bald Head – Nigeria (Youtube)
5. Hidden Life – South Africa
6. Mwansa The Great – Zimbabwe
7. Chumo – Tanzania
8. The Young Smoker – Nigeria

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY
1.  African Election – Nigeria/Germany (Youtube)
2.  Beyond The Deadly Pit – Rwanda
3.  Awa Ogbe: An African Adventure – Algeria
4.  Dear Mandela – South Africa
5.  White& Black; Crime And Colour – Tanzania
6.  The Niger Delta Struggle – Ghana
7.  There Is Nothing Wrong With My Uncle –Nigeria
8.  How Much Is Too Much – Kenya

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR BEST DIASPORA FEATURE
1.  Toussaint Louverture – Senegal/Guadalupe (Youtube)
2.  Ghett’a Life – Jamaica
3.  High Chicago – Canada
4.  Elza – Guadalupe
5.  Better Mus’ Come – Jamaica
6.  Kinyanrwanda – USA

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR BEST DIASPORA DOCUMENTARY
1.  The Education Of Auma Obama – Germany
2.  White Wash – USA
3.  Almendron Mi Corazon – Guadalupe
4.  All Me: The Life And Times Of Winfred Hubert – USA

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR BEST DIASPORA (SHORT FILM)
1.  John Doe – USA
2.  White Sugar In A Black Pot -USA
3.  The Lost One -USA

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR BEST ANIMATION
1.  The Legend on Ngong Hills – Kenya (Youtube)
2.  Oba – Nigeria
3.  Climate Change is Real – Kenya
4.  Egu – South Africa
5.  Nauliza – Kenya

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR BEST FILM BY AN AFRICAN LIVING ABROAD
1.  Mystery Of Birds – USA/Nigeria
2.  Housemates – UK/Nigeria
3.  Ben Kross – Italy/Nigeria
4.  Paparazzi Eye In The Dark – USA/Nigeria/Ghana

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION DESIGN
1.  Somewhere in Africa – Ghana
2.   Phone Swap – Nigeria (Youtube)
3.   Otelo Burning – South Africa
4.   Adesuwa – Nigeria
5.   How 2 Steal 2 Million – South Africa

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN
1.  The Captain Of Nakara – Kenya
2.  Adesuwa – Nigeria (Youtube)
3.  Rugged Priest -Kenya
4.  Somewhere In Africa – Ghana
5.  Queen’s Desire – Nigeria

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKE-UP
1.  Rugged Priest – Kenya
2.  State Research Bureau – Uganda
3.  Adesuwa – Nigeria
4.  Somewhere In Africa – Ghana
5.  Shattered – Kenya (Youtube)

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUNDTRACK
1.  Otelo Burning – South Africa
2.  Alero’s Symphony – Nigeria (Youtube)
3.  Adesuwa – Nigeria
4.  How 2 Steal 2 Million – South Africa
5.  Somewhere In Africa – Ghana

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN VISUAL EFFECTS
1.  Behind The Mask – Nigeria
2.  Somewhere In Africa – Ghana
3.  Adesuwa – Nigeria (Youtube)
4.  State Research Bureau – Uganda
5.  Otelo Burning – South Africa

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND
1.  State Of Violence – South Africa (Youtube)
2.  Otelo Burning – South Africa
3.  How To Steal 2 Million – South Africa
4.  Man On Ground – South Africa/Nigeria
5.  Algiers Murder – South Africa

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY
1.  How 2 Steal 2 Million – South Africa
2.  Otelo Burning – South Africa (Youtube)
3.  Rugged Priest – Kenya
4.  Masquerades – Ghana
5.  Man On Ground – South Africa/Nigeria

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING
1.  Algiers Murder – South Africa
2.  Man On Ground – South Africa/Nigeria
3.  Unwanted Guest – Nigeria
4.  How 2 Steal 2 Million- South Africa (Youtube)
5.  Otelo Burning – South Africa
6. Alero’s Symphony – Nigeria

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN SCREENPLAY
1.  Ties That Bind – Ghana (Youtube)
2.  Mr & Mrs – Nigeria
3.  How 2 Steal 2 Million – South Africa
4.  Otelo Burning –South Africa
5.  Unwanted Guest -Nigeria
6.  Two Brides And A Baby – Nigeria

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR BEST NIGERIAN FILM
1.  Unwanted Guest -Nigeria
2.  Family On Fire – Nigeria
3.  Alero’s Symphony – Nigeria
4.  Adesuwa – Nigeria (Youtube)
5.  Phone Swap – Nigeria

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR BEST FILM IN AN AFRICAN LANGUAGE
1.  Chumo – Tanzania
2.  State Of Violence – South Africa (Youtube)
3.  Family On Fire – Nigeria
4.  Otelo Burning – South Africa
5.  Asoni – Cameroon

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR BEST CHILD ACTOR
1.  Rahim Banda (Behind The Mask) – Nigeria
2.  Tshepang Mohlomi  (Otelo Burning) – South Africa (Youtube)
3.  Reginna Danies (Bank Job) – Nigeria
4.  Benjamin Abemigisha (Jamaa) – Uganda
5.  Rachel Nduhukire (Jamaa) – Uganda
6.  Ayinla O. Abdulaheem (ZR-7) – Nigeria

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR BEST YOUNG/PROMISING ACTOR
1.  Neo Ntatleno (State Of Violence) – South Africa
2.  Ivie Okujaye (Alero’s Symphony) – Nigeria (Youtube)
3.  Iyobosa Olaye (Adesuwa) – Nigeria
4.  Martha Ankomah (Somewhere In Africa) – Ghana
5.  Thomas Gumede (Otelo Burning) – South Africa
6.  Sihle Xaba (Otelo Burning) – South Africa

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
1.  Rapulana Seiphemo (How 2 Steal 2 Million) – South Africa
2.  Fana Mokoena (Man On Ground) – South Africa/Nigeria (Youtube)
3.  Hafiz Oyetoro (Phone Swap) – Nigeria
4.  Okechukwu Uzoesi (Two Brides And A Baby) – Nigeria
5.  Godfrey Theobejane (48) – Nigeria
6.  Lwanda Jawar (Rugged Priest) – Kenya

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
1.  Terry Pheto (How 2 Steal 2 Million) – South Africa (Youtube)
2.  Ebbe Bassey (Ties That Bind) – Ghana
3.  Empress Njamah (Bank Job) – Nigeria
4.  Ngozi Ezeonu (Adesuwa) – Nigeria
5.  Thelma Okoduwa (Mr & Mrs) – Nigeria
6.  Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (Ties That Bind) – Ghana

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
1.  Menzi Ngubane (How 2 Steal 2 Million) – South Africa
2.  Majid Michel (Somewhere In Africa) – Ghana (Youtube)
3.  Chet Anekwe (Unwanted Guest) – Nigeria
4.  Jafta Mamabolo (Otelo Burning) – South Africa
5.  Karabo Lance (48) – South Africa
6.  Wale Ojo (Phone Swap) – Nigeria
7.  Hakeem Kae-Kazim (Man On Ground) – Nigeria/South Africa

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
1.   Nse Ikpe Etim (Mr & Mrs) – Nigeria
2.  Yvonne Okoro (Single Six) – Ghana
3.  Ama K. Abebrese (Ties That Bind) – Ghana
4.  Rita Dominic (Shattered) – Nigeria (Youtube)
5.  Uche Jombo (Damage) – Nigeria
6.  Millicent Makheido (48) – Nigeria
7.  Kudzai Sevenzo-Nyarai (Playing Warriors) – Zimbabwe

AMAA 2012 PRIZE FOR BEST DIRECTOR
1.  Lancelot Oduwa Imaseun (Adesuwa) – Nigeria
2.  Leila Djansi (Ties That Bind) – Ghana
3.  Bob Nyanja (Rugged Priest) – Kenya
4.  Charlie Vundla (How 2 Steal 2 Million) – South Africa (Youtube)
5.  Khalo Matabane (State Of Violence) – South Africa
6.  Akin Omotoso (Man On Ground) – South Africa/Nigeria
7.  Sara Bletcher (Otelo Burning) – South Africa

SPECIAL JURY PRIZE
Man on Ground - South Africa/Nigeria (Youtube)

Although some have said that they lack real basketball skills, they have many professional basketball players who are fans of their skills.  AND1 was originally put together as a basketball competition/exhibition tour in 2003, to help promote AND1 basketball apparel.  The AND1 team travel around the world challenging the best local players to some streetball.  The rules are very lenient which lends itself to a very entertaining game.

The team will be include the popular players like Hot Sauce, Spyda, Werm, 50, Amazing, Highrizer, Baby Shaq and Airbama.  The team will play in Zimbabwe on April 20, 2012.  Their first stop in Kenya will be in Nairobi on April 21, 2012 and then Mombasa on April 22, 2012 at the Mama Ngina Stadium.  The Mombasa show will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will include entertainment by Scani Flani, Sting King and Show stopper by Juliani.  They then go to Tanzania, followed by Ethiopia on May 1, 2012, and then Uganda on May 4, 2012.

To get more details about their schedule, follow them on Facebook, or visit their website.