#AMAA2024: Ghana “Letters To Goddo” Secures 8 Nominations — Full List Revealed

The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has announced its highly anticipated nominations for the 2024 edition, marking the 20th anniversary of the prestigious event.

Ghana’s upcoming film “Letters To Goddo” has earned an impressive 8 nominations, further solidifying its reputation after being selected for the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) last month. Directed by Harry Bentil, this thought-provoking film delves into profound questions of faith and humanity, following two university graduates who stumble upon a suitcase full of money, sparking an intense moral dilemma about whether this is a divine gift or a test of character.

The film’s eight nominations highlight its artistic and technical prowess, positioning it as a strong contender for this year’s AMAA. It has secured nods in coveted categories like “Best Film” and “Best Director”, indicating its potential to compete with the continent’s finest films. Bentil’s direction has earned him a nomination for “Best Debut Feature Film by a Director”, a remarkable recognition of his exceptional work.

The cast has also gained recognition for their powerful performances, with Solomon Fixon Owoo nominated for “Best Actor in a Supporting Role”, and Nenesenor Abloso for “Best Actor in a Leading Role”. Both actors are praised for their nuanced and captivating portrayals of complex characters.

In addition to its performances, “Letters To Goddo” has been lauded for its technical achievements. The film’s stunning visuals have earned a nomination for “Achievement in Cinematography”, while it has also secured nods for “Achievement in Screenplay” and “Achievement in Make-Up”.

The nomination announcement, hosted by Vimbai Mutinhiri, sets the stage for the upcoming awards night on November 2, 2024.

Here’s the full list of AMAA 2024 nominations across 26 categories:

EFERE OZAKO AWARD FOR BEST SHORT FILM

The Last Shoe Maker (Uganda)

Seben (Mali)

Dear Future Wife (South Africa)

Isolated (Nigeria)

Jolie (Angola)

Strike A Blow And Die (Malawi)

Don’t Call Me Beautiful (Ghana)

Sins Of A Father (Zimbabwe/USA)

JUBRIL MALAFIA AWARD FOR BEST ANIMATION

Heavy Crown (Libya)

Counter Punch (Kenya)

Journey of the Legend (Cameroon)

Hadu (Nigeria)

Between Paya and Koulou (Senegal)

Oya (The goddess of gods) (Nigeria)

Set Pieces (Sudan)

BEST DOCUMENTARY

A Quand L’Afrique (Congo Brazzaville)

The Night Still Smells of Gun Powder (Mozambique)

The Return Train (Mali)

Gateway To Dreams (Cameroon)

Rainbow Nation (South Africa)

Dela- The Making of EL-Anatsui (Nigeria)

Donga (Libya)

Rising Up At Night (DRC)

OUSMANE SEMBENE AWARD FOR BEST FILM IN AN AFRICAN LANGUAGE

Makula (Uganda)

Jagun Jagun (Nigeria)

The Queenstown Kings (South Africa)

Kaka (Nigeria)

Eskhalemi Sikantombella (South Africa)

Unheard (Uganda)

Out of Breath (Nigeria)

MICHAEL ANYIAM OSIGWE AWARD FOR BEST FILM BY AN AFRICAN LIVING ABROAD

Out Of Breath (Nigeria/UK)

Orah (Nigeria/Canada)

Isolated (Nigeria/UK)

Under The Hanging Tree (Namibia/UK)

Kipkemboi (Nigeria/ Canada)

BEST DIASPORA SHORT FILM

The Neigbourhood Alert (USA)

Bottled Up (Jamaica)

The Golden Boy (USA)

BEST DIASPORA DOCUMENTARY

The Wu Tang Clan: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (USA)

A Rising Tide (USA)

Colour (USA)

BEST DIASPORA NARRATIVE FEATURE

Outlaw Posse (USA)

Mickey Hardaway (USA)

Love After Holidays (USA)

ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION DESIGN

Orah

The Queenstown kings

The Weekend

Jagun Jagun

Kipkemboi

Makula

Out of Breath

ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN

The Beads

The Weekend

White and Black

Jagun Jagun

The Queenstown Kings

Mai martaba

Out of Breath

ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKE-UP

The Weekend

Nawi

Letters to Goddo

Out of Breath

Jagun Jagun

Anjola

White and Black

ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUNDTRACK

The Weekend

Under the Hanging Tree

The Queenstown Kings

Orah

This is Lagos

Mojisola

Red Carpet

ACHIEVEMENT IN VISUAL EFFECT

Kipkemboi

Jagun Jagun

Under The Hanging Tree

The Weekend

Bokwagter

Out of Breath

ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND

A smile, A Wink and a Tear

The Weekend

Under the Hanging Tree

The Queenstown Kings

Boda Love

Kipkemboi

Boda Love

ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY

The Weekend

Nawi

Kipkemboi

Letters to Goddo

This is Lagos

The Queenstown Kings

A Smile, A Wink and A Tear

ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING

Under The Hanging Tree

The Weekend

This is Lagos

Nawi

Kipkemboi

The Beads

Anjola

ACHIEVEMENT IN SCREENPLAY

Under The Hanging Tree

The Weekend

Letter To Goddo

This is Lagos

Boda love

The Queenstown King

Out of Breath

NATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO CENSORS BOARD (NFVCB) AWARD FOR BEST NIGERIAN FILM

The Weekend

This is Lagos

Afamefuna

Jagun Jagun

Mai Martaba

A Smile, A wink and a tear

Out of Breath

BEST YOUNG/ PROMISING ACTOR

Michell Lemuya (Nawi)

Likhona Mgali (The Queenstown Kings)

Agape mngomezulu (Orah)

William Dias (Bokwagter)

Kofi Adu-Gyamfi (Tejiri)

Ruby Akubueze (She)

Fatima Muhammed (Mai Martaba)

BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Sandile Mahlangu (The Queenstown Kings)

Ochungo Benson (Nawi)

Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey (The Weekend)

Ikechukwu Onunaku (This is Lagos)

Lucky Ejim (Orah)

Solomon Fixon Owoo (Letters to Goddo)

Femi Adebayo (Jagun Jagun)

BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Meg Otanwa (The Weekend)

Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa (The Queenstown Kings)

Elsie Chidera Abang (Kipkemboi)

Tessa Twala (The Queenstown Kings)

Bukunmi Oluwashina (White and Black)

Somkele Iyamah-Idhalamah (Orah)

Chioma Akpotha (Mojisola)

BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE

Zolixa Xaluva (The Queenstown Kings)

Gabriel Afolayan (This is Lagos)

Duncan Murunyu Mungai (Boda Love)

Nenesenor Abloso (Letters to Goddo)

Bucci Franklin (The Weekend)

Femi Jacobs (Anjola)

Chidi Mokeme (Out of Breath)

BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE

Girley Jazama (Under The Hanging Tree)

Oyin Oladejo (Orah)

Unati Faku (The Queenstown Kings)

Uzoamaka Aniunoh (The Weekend)

Laura Pepple (This is Lagos)

Jackie Appiah (Red Carpet)

Efe Irele (A Smile, A Wink and A Tear)

BEST DEBUT FEATURE FILM BY A DIRECTOR

LETTERS TO GODDO (Harry Bentil)

RISING UP AT NIGHT (Nelson Makengo)

SHE (Seun Richards)

BEST DIRECTOR

Daniel Emeka Oriahi (The Weekend)

Kenneth Gyang (This Is Lagos)

Jahmil X.T Qubeka (The Queenstown Kings)

Perivi Katjavivi (Under The Hanging Tree)

Lonzo Nzekwe (Orah)

Harry Bentil ( Letters To Goddo)

Izu Ojukwu (A Smile, A Wink and A Tear)

BEST FILM

Under The Hanging Tree

The Weekend

This is Lagos

A Smile, A Wink and A Tear

Orah

Letters to Goddo

The Queenstown Kings