The 1st Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony was held on 30 May 2005 at the Gloryland Cultural Center in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, to honor the best African films of 2004. The ceremony was broadcast live on Nigerian national television. Nollywood actress Stella Damasus-Aboderin and Nollywood actor Segun Arinze hosted the ceremony.
Winners
Major awards The winners of the 14 Award Categories are listed first and highlighted in bold letters. Best Picture Best DirectorThe Mayors (Nigeria)Dickson Iroegbu – The Mayors Best Actress in a leading role Best Actor in a leading roleGenevieve NnajiRichard Mofe Damijo - The Mayors Best Actress in a Supporting role Best Actor in a Supporting roleOmotola Jalade EkeindeSam Dede - The Mayors Best Indigenous Film Best Child ActorOri (Nigeria)Valiance Moneke Best Cinematography Best Screenplay Abuja Connection (Nigeria)The Mayors (Nigeria) Mastermind Afonja (Nigeria) Yesterday (South Africa) Best Musical Score Best SoundOsuofia in London (Nigeria) Ori (Nigeria) Aziza Games Women Play (Nigeria)Yesterday (South Africa) Eye of the Gods (Nigeria) Osuofia in London (Nigeria) Best Makeup Best CostumeYesterday (South Africa) Eye of the Gods (Nigeria) Games Women Play (Nigeria)Mastermind Dabi-Dabi Eye of the Gods (Nigeria) Afonja (Nigeria) Best Editing Best Special EffectsYesterday (South Africa) The Mayors (Nigeria) Dangerous Twins (Nigeria)Eye of the Gods (Nigeria) Egg of Life (Nigeria) Dangerous Twins (Nigeria) Lifetime Achievement Award: Amaka Igwe
References
External links AMAA Awards Show Reel 2013