- The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) recently released the full list of its nominations in 26 categories
- Nollywood titles The Weekend, Out of Breath, Jagun Jagun shined with numerous nominations on their sleeves
- Here's what people are saying about the newly released 2024 AMAA nomination list
The nominations announcement for the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has sparked discussions among music enthusiasts, especially with The Weekend film receiving 16 nods.
The prestigious award ceremony is scheduled to be held on November 2, 2024 to crown the winners of each 26 categories up with nominations.
TheRadar, on Thursday, October 3, reported The Weekend, as the most nominated film at the 2024, AMAA alongside the full list of nominees.
With AMAA’s recent announcement, the selection sparked reactions from movie lovers, expressing their excitement, pain and grudges.
Netizens share mixed on 2024 AMAA nominations’ list
TheRadar curated some below:
@niyiaromolayan said, “Congratulations to the cast and crew of Jagun Jagun for the AMAA nominations!!! Shout out to @anthillstudios_ VFX team!! You guys rock,”
@NgenegboE wrote, “The weekend is not even showing in any cinema in Abuja. Why na,”
@LaPrech_B said, “Boring nominations,”
@Catchoris commented, “The Nollywood lineup for Best Director at the 2024 AMAA is quite strong. Izu Ojukwu, Daniel Oriahi, Kenneth Gyang—all have fine projects tucked in their portfolio.”
@scephyblackboy said, “There is no way the Jagun Jagun Movie won't clear the whole awards.. Everything about the movie was good.”
@mikkyyanu said, “Good Morning my people, Jagun Jagun got 7 Nominations at the Africa Movie Academy Awards announced yesterday,”
@gbengaadeoti said, “The Weekend deserves it more. Congratulations to Trino and the team,”
@micaelaresofficial wrote, “Congratulations team JOIA. We are so honoured to be part of this great event.”
Movie Review: ‘The Weekend’ explores a tactful thriller storytelling missing in Nollywood
TheRadar earlier reported that after a seven-year hiatus, Nollywood director and filmmaker Daniel Oriah returned with a subtle horror and thriller film, The Weekend.
The Weekend features a genre-bending and suspense-filled experience that leaves you at the edge of your seat. Following a unique thriller plot, the story makes you question the consequences of visiting your in-laws as an engaged couple.
