Nollywood Actress/ Producer ,Oluwaseyi Edun is currently making the industry proud as she just bagged ”Exceptional Talent of the Year 2016 at ”Mommies Planet Awards, Indianapolis USA.

It’s definitely a great moment for the talented actress and producer who has proven her credibility, talent and has carved a nitch for herself ever since she came into the industry.
Furthermore, a new record is about to be set as two of her films; Dara and Game Master got a whooping 13 nominations in the ZAFAA African Film Academy Awards 2016 which will be coming up in November.

The actress, popularly Known as Shai, is one whose drive and passion for the nollywood industry has taken her to places beyond Nigeria alone.

She is the Producer of Eja Nla, Game Master, Dara and has featured in a lot of Movies.

Below are the list of Nominees in the ZAFAA African Academy Awards 2016



Best Lead Actor
IT’S HER DAY Bovi Ugboma
JUST NOT MARRIED Stan Nze
WOEMAN Frederick Leonard
ROYAL DIADEM Toosweet Annan
NUMBER ONE FAN Yemi Blaq
REFUGEES Jimmy Bangura
Best Lead Actress
WOEMAN Omotu Bissong
MISS TEACHER Chika Ike
TRIBE Amanda Ebeye
A SOLDIER’S STORY Linda Ejiofor
JATU Lydia A. Sam-King
INI EDO While you slept

Best Supporting Actor
TWO SIDES Seun Akindele
ROYAL DIADEM James Gardener
BETRAYAL Wale Ojo
A SOLDIER’S STORY Daniel K. Daniel
INIKPI Nobert Young

Best Supporting Actress
EAGLE WITH MASK Beverly Osu
VALERIE Ivie Okujaye Egboh
ROYAL DIADEM Christabel Ekeh
BETRAYAL Theresa Edem-Isemin
WHILE YOU SLEPT Venita Akpofure

Best Director
TWO SIDES Shittu Taiwo
ROYAL DIADEM Eddie Nartey
BETRAYAL Darasen Richard
WHILE YOU SLEPT Desmond Elliot
NUMBER ONE FAN Moses Iwang

Best Producer
ROYAL DIADEM Eddie Nartey
IT’S HER DAY Bovi Ugboma
JUST NOT MARRIED Judith Audu
MISS TEACHER Chika Ike
TRIBE Ifeanyichukwu Onyeabo

BEST Cinematographer
It’s Her Day Emeka Madu
Just Not Married Fayo Segun Festus
Royal Diadem Samuel Anakwa
Betrayal Darasen Richards

BEST Picture Editing
Valerie Aina Adebayo
Royal Diadem Enoch Obiri Opoku
Number one Fan Sneeze Studios
A Soldier’s Story Frankie Ogar

Best Screen Play
Royal Diadem Eddie Nartey
A Soldier’s Story Frankie Ogar
While You Slept Anthony Kehinde Joseph/Chiji Vivians

Best New Comer
Jude Chukwuma Odoh
Lydia A. Sam-King
Dianne Chukwu

Best Short Film
BEST SHORT FILM – “TIED UP”
Best Animation
BEST ANIMATION – “AGORKOLI”
Best Documentary
BEST DOCUMENTARY – “TRASH CASH”

Best Actor Indigenous Male
DARA Ibrahim Chatta
GAMES MASTER Femi Adebayo
OKO MI LAYE OKO MI LORUN Femi Fadeyi
THE MISSING GOD Chigozie Atuanya

Best Actor Indigenous Female
DARA Oluwaseyi Edun
GAME MASETER Oluwaseyi Edun
OKO MI LAYE OKO MI LORUN Adebukola Salawu

Best Supporting Actor Ind. Male
GAME MASTER Antar Laniyan
OKO MI LAYE OKO MI LORUN Tayo Adeleye
THE MISSING GOD Prince Emeka Ani

Best Supporting Actor Ind. Female
DARA Lizzy Anjorin
GAME MASTER Lizzy Anjorin
OKO MI LAYE OKO MI LORUN Kemi Afolabi

Best Director Indigenous
DARA Bogunle Abiola Paul
GAME MASTER Wale Ilebiyi Snr.
OKO MI LAYE OKO MI LORUN Femi Fadeyi
THE MISSING GOD Ubaka Joseph Ugochukwu
REFUGEES Pastor Aiah Momoh

Best Producer Indigenous
DARA Oluwaseyi Edun
GAME MASTER Oluwaseyi Edun
OKO MI LAYE OKO MI LORUN Femi Fadeyi
THE MISSING GOD Ubaka Joseph Ugochukwu
REFUGEES Pastor Aiah Momoh

Best Costume Indigenous
DARA Lola Arowomasodun
GAME MASTER Lola Arowomasodun
OKO MI LAYE OKO MI LORUN Bidemi Ashida
THE MISSING GOD Salome Oputa
REFUGEES Oladipo J. Turay/ Ibrahim Jalloh &
Ibrahim Amzah Kamara

Best Actor UK/USA
DIVINE INTELLIGENCE Sammy Ankra
RETURN OF THE DON Paul Van Beaumont
NIYA Yusuf Al-Rahman
PERFECT PLAN 2 Adeyemi Lardner
SECOND WIFE Olakunle Samuel Fafowora


Best Actor UK/USA Female
BASIRA IN LONDON Eniola Badmus
THE OUTCAST Toyin Moore
PERFECT PLAN 2 Ramatu Koroma
SECOND WIFE Jenneh Amadu Kamanda

Best Supporting Actor UK/USA Male
RETURN OF THE DON Steve McTigue
THE OUT CAST Marjorie Agwang
NIYA Lamar Swint
PERFECT PLAN 2 Med Tutu
SECOND WIFE Godwin Ogbe

Best Supporting Actor UK/USA Female
DEVINE INTELLIGENCE Maame Akoto
RETUNE OF THE DON Grace Brooke
NIYA Nikita Tewani
PERFECT PLANE 2 Yanday Sesay
SECOND WIFE Tiyabosola Odebode


Best Producer UK/USA
DEVINE INTELLIGENCE Sammy Ankrah
RETURN OF THE DON Malcolm Benson
THE OUTCAST Silver Achugamonye
Best Director UK/USA
DIVINE INTELLIGENCE Sammy Ankrah
RETURN OF THE DON Malcolm Benson
NIYA Yusuf Al-Rahman /
Hassam Mohammed
SECOND WIFE Nelson Spyke


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Congratulations dear! Kudos