‘How 2 Steal 2 Million’ steals the show
South African Charlie Vundla scooped Best Director and his debut, film noir thriller ‘How 2 Steal 2 Million‘, was named Best Film at the eight Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), held last night, 22 April 2012, at The Expo Centre, Eko Hotel & Suite in Lagos, Nigeria. South African actress, Terry Pheto was named Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film, which also won Best Achievement in Editing (Garreth Fradgely). With four awards, ‘How 2 Steal 2 Million‘ was the most awarded film on the night.
Chet Anekwe upbeat about Nigerian premiere of ‘TOBI’
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Award-winning US-based Nigerian actor, Chet Anekwe is expected to join Africa’s A-List of actors and film makers for the 2012 African Movie Academy Awards scheduled for April 22 in Lagos, Nigeria, where he would compete with the likes of Menzi Ngubane, Majid Micheal, Jafta Mamabolo, Karabo Lance, Wale Ojo, and Hakeem Kae-Kazim for the Best Actor in a Leading Role gong.
Africa Movie Academy Awards feature strong film lineup
The 8th Annual Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) will be held on April 22, 2012 in Lagos, Nigeria. This professional production continues to provide a platform for people to gain access to some of the best and brightest minds in all aspects of film production in Africa today. This year’s host will be Haitian, Jimmy Jean-Louis of Sinking Sands fame.
Introducing Ramey Dawoud from ‘Faisal Goes West’
Ramey is an emerging artist who is already setting a precedent on the African music scene. Ramey’s nostalgic memories of his homeland the Sudan gives part inspiration for his music together with his experiences of living in America, where he moved as a refugee at a young age. Aside from the music, Ramey has just wrapped up his first movie role in, “Faisal Goes West” where he plays the main character, Faisal, a refugee who moves to America from Sudan and has to learn to adapt to the way of life. This is a storyline that’s all too dear to Ramey’s heart. Ramey tells us more about his journey, experiences, inspiration and achievements
African movie trailers on an Android App
Finally we see an app that links us to some really good African movies. Afrinolly is an android-based app that provides access to trailers of African movies. The app is also Blackberry OS (4.6 and above) based and available on Nokia phones (sorry iPhone folks, there doesn’t seem to be anything for you yet). Afrinolly won the Google Developer Challenge for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Afrinolly
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War Witch (Rebelle) to show at Tribeca Film Festival
Some of you may have heard of the Canadian film, ‘War Witch (Rebelle)’, which debuted at the Berlin International Film Festival in February.
Rachel Mwanza
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‘Pearls of Africa’ addresses love and prejudice
Pearls of Africa is a story about Kenya in the late 1970s; the country is in a period of transition and recovery from the legacy of British Colonialism. Racism and prejudice are rampant between native Kenyans and white settlers.
Lizz Nyagah
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Simiyu Samurai – A Kenyan samurai story
So there is buzz about this new Kenyan series about a Kenyan samurai who returns to his home in Kenya after 12 years in Japan and finds out that his village is being terrorized by some thugs. He decides to step in and do something with interesting consequences.
Simiyu Samurai
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Peter Mensah to join HBO’s “True Blood”
Peter Mensah will get a chance to show his acting skills in HBO’s ‘True Blood’, according to ‘Deadline‘.
Peter Mensah as Oenamaus in 'Spartacus'
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Inside Story tackles HIV/AIDS
The Discovery Channel Global Education Partnership’s ‘Inside Story‘, is produced by Curious Pictures with the support of PEPFAR, USAID, Chevron, Discovery Communications, Access Bank, The South African Department of Trade and Industry, SEACOM and UNAIDS.
Kevin Ndege and Hakeem Kae-Kazim
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Maffé Tiga: Peanut Butter Stew
Maffé Tiga which mean Peanut butter stew is a popular West African dish served with rice, but NO, this is not a recipe for it but actually about a new romantic ‘dramedy.’
Maffe Tiga
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