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The highly-anticipated 19th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) is finally taking place in Lagos on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi's Mami Watatakes the lead with 12 nominations including Best Film in an African Language, Best Cinematography, Best Sound, Best Screenplay and Best Director.

Here is the list of 2023 AMAA winners as they are announced:

Efere Ozako Award for Best Short Film
• Lions - Ethiopia

Jubril Malaifia Award for Best Animation
• Jabari - Ghana

Best Documentary
• Le Spectre de Boko Haram - Cameroon

Ousmane Sembene Award for Best Film in an African Language
• Anikulapo - Nigeria

Michael Anyiam Osigwe Award for Best Film by an African-Born Director Living Abroad
• KOFA - Jude Idada (Nigeria/Canada)

Best Diaspora Short Film
• Raw Materials - (Jamaica) - directed by Sosiessia Nixon-Kelly

Best Diaspora Documentary
• Sound of the Police - (United States) - directed by Stanley Nelson

Best Diaspora Narrative Feature
• Our Father, The Devil - (United States) directed by Ellie Foumbi

Best Achievement in Production Design
• Anikulapo - Nigeria

Best Achievement in Costume Design
• Djibril Drame - Xalé - Senegal

Best Achievement in Make-Up
• Campell Precious Arebamen - Mami Wata - Nigeria

Best Achievement in Soundtrack
• Antoine Nshimiyimana - Fight Like a Girl - Rwanda

Best Achievement in Visual Effects
• Emmanuel Bassey - Gangs of Lagos - Nigeria

Best Achievement in Sound
• Vianney Aube Sira - Burkina Faso

Best Achievement in Cinematography
• Lilis Soares - Mami Wata - Nigeria

Best Achievement in Editing
• Bertrand Conard - Omen - DRC

Best Achievement in Screenplay
• Moussa Sene Absa, Pierre Magny, Ben Diogay Beye - Xalé - Senegal

National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVB) Award for Best Nigerian Film
• Mami Wata

Best Young/Promising Actor
• Maleek Sanni - Gangs of Lagos

Best Actor in a Supporting Role
• Jimmy-Jean Louis - Rise

Best Actress in a Supporting Role
• Rokhaya Niang - Xalé - Senegal

Best Actor in a Leading Role
• Tobi Bakre - Brotherhood - Nigeria

Best Actress in a Leading Role
• Nse Ikpe-Etim - 4-4-44 (Four Four Forty-Four) - Nigeria

First Debut Feature by a Director
• Baloji - Omen - DRC

Best Director
• Apolline Traoré - Sira

Best Film
• Xalé- Senegal


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Mynd44
Seun
Obinoscopy
Nlfpmod

Someone must have played the video where Ayo Fayose warned him of imminent danger should be betray Wike... Sense quickly rush to him medulla

Why some idiots fight online over Igbo-Yoruba issue, serious minded ones are busy locking down their spouses in real life

We celebrate mediocrity too much for this country

Rufai Oseni and the Journalism Profession: A Critical Perspective

By Dele Elempe

The expectation on Rufai Oseni, Arise News TV Channel's anchor by members of the rational public, not the usual friends is too high for him, as a matter of fact. Rufai is not a journalist as a matter of fact. He studied Animal Anatomy and Physiology from the University of Agriculture in Abeokuta, and also studied at the Lagos Business School. He is a very bright mind, no doubt. He has been a guess lecturer in prestigious institutes like Cambridge and Sussex Universities. He has led trainings for senior executives. He is a mentor and presided over several technology conferences.


However, there a question mark on his formal education in the field of journalism apart from his experience in several media houses.

First, journalism has its core codes and ethics all around the world no matter the differences in cultural traditions. The most common shared elements are the principles of Truthfulness, Accuracy, Fact-based Communications, Independence, Objectivity, Impartiality, Fairness, Respect for Others, Public Accountability among others. Except there is a clandestine agenda or a populist propaganda Oseni is pursuing, he seems not to be conscious of all these afformentioned ethical values of the journalism profession which is adjudged to be the fourth estate of the realm that serves as the watchdog and an intergral part of democracy. In his duty as an anchor, Oseni finds it difficult to be objective, to be impartial, to be fair and to respect others. He is particularly pessimistic and gives an idea of one pursuing an agenda. This obvious trait has been condemned by several scholars within the journalistic profession and outside it - basically members the our rational community.

Just recently, Oseni had a very difficult time with one of the guests, Jesutega Onokpasa, on Arise TV which has sent ripples of questions about Oseni's consistent unprofessional conduct as an anchor. This was the second time he had such clash with the same guest. The first was when a guest, a lawyer and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, cast serious aspersions on the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Oseni entertained that illegality but was quick to reprimmand Jesutega, who himself is a lawyer, for calling the other guest to order. That is not how to be impartial, that is not how to be objective, that is not how to be fair and that is not how to practice journalism. As a journalist(anchor) apart from knowing the nuances of the profession, one ought to also know the legal limits of guest on your shows. One of such character that Oseni entertains in his illegalities is Dele Farotimi. He makes very emotional and illegal statements on programmes with careless abandon and thinks them as the eternal truth. He finds a kindred spirit in pessimism with Oseni. However, this will be left for another day.

There are ways Television, TV, interviews are conducted, which are thought in elementary studies in journalism. Interviews can be filled with emotions depending on the subject. So hammering interviewees with 'gotcha-style' questioning or asking tough questions too much can make the guest to feel uncomfortable. You must have it in mind that you are conducting an interview which will benefit your station, not an interrogation of a suspect. What Oseni does is to interrogate his guest especially those on the other side(which shows his partiality) as if they are before the Inquisition.

Another very sour point in Oseni when he interviews is his inability to actively listen. As an interviewer, you seek information, clarification, story, news...you are bound to listen more than talk even if you disagree.

The truth is, the ability, which Oseni does not possess in ample measure, to interview effectively and make your guest feel at ease is a very important part of journalism. This is so because with effective interviews, valuable information can be gathered. So you must build trust so that the information you seek can be given. An interviewee is likely going to express himself freely if he feels comfortable and the conversation is flowing. Oseni distrupts interviews and makes his guests to feel they are at war with him because of their political affiliations. Yes, ask tough questions, hard-hitting questions, but do so with so much candour that will elicit answers from the guest. If they do not yield desired results, rephrase your questions or move on to others. This is a valued skill as a journalist.

On the 30th of October, while interviewing Onokpasa, Rufai said and I quote:

"Patriotism means supporting your country at all times, but also the government when they deserve it. Mr Onokpasa I put it to you that you came to misrepresent the facts as it regards subsidy removal. President Tinubu announced subisdy on inauguration and that was effectively pulling out subsidy. So you saying he didnt remove subsidy, quoting the PIA law that has been there for a while is a misrepresentation of facts."

The above is very poor and appalling coming from an interviewer and a supposed journalist. It is not only confrontational, it is not conversational and appealing.

He went on to interject the said Mr Onokpasa who was about to respond by saying "let me finish please." This is a subtle order on your guest you did not pay to appear on the programme. Onokpasa would go on to accuse Oseni of raising his voice on him. Was it a mortal combat the audience were expecting to see or they were glued to your programme to gather information from the other side? Oseni must spell out what he wants actually.

Onokpasa, a lawyer, accused Oseni of practising sensationalism, which I quite agree with. He said he was rude to him, which an interviewer must avoid. "I am your guest. You will respect me." At some point, Onokpasa threatened to walk out of the studio, and Oseni obliged him to do so if he so wished, something no journalist who knows the dos and donts of the profession will ever do. How do you tell your unpaid guest to leave your studio if he wants? How can you tell a guest that if he is not comfprtable, he is free to walk out while laughing? Where is your sense of apology if he felt uncomfortable with your conduct?

I am aware a lot of persons outside the profession might not be able to understand my points as I speak from a professional perspective, however the blantant partisanship and abandonment of professional objectivity and conduct must be discussed within the hallowed chambers of objectivity. And that is what Dr Ruben Abati seems to be doing to forestall the total breakdown of Arise TV.

One observation that must be noted is that Oseni, as an anchor, insert himself into narrative during interview sessions not as an anchor he is, but as a celebrity and as the 'voice of the people.' But we recall his 'Nigerian Attitude' when he was apprehended in Lagos drivinf against the traffic laws.

Another of his uncomely attitude is his apetite for preaching morals and good governance - making so much statements and attempting to put words in the heads and mouths of guests. "I put it to you that..." This he does very often instead of sticking to asking the necessary questions. Larry King once said if it takes more than three sentences to ask a question, it is a bad question. It seems Oseni is oblivious of this.


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Mynd44
Seun
Obinoscopy
Nlfpmod

Association Loosers

This man dey write Abeg...

I was once in this category but thank Jesus I scale through without hurting her feelings but I must say that it’s not easy

Another milestone for the Indi’Igbo

Na like this cooked up story dey be.....

Hope you get what you want from this post sha

The rate at which I have limitless night sleep these days is getting me worry of my mental health

Obidients are guilty of al the accusations levelled against them by Reno Omokri... abi na lie?

Na dem

I hope Igbo has learned their lesson, now is the time for them to go back to the drawing board, work with the government of the day, negotiate with the power brokers from the North, South and West for better outing Next time.


May Nigeria be great

this is the most foolish case of them all......


How could people that lives in Abuja has Superior Voting power than the rest in the 36 states?

What about

POV
PS

This is how someone who speculates with the dollar thinks.

He buys the dollars hoping that it will appreciate against the Naira. It does in fact appreciate against the Naira, which is gain for the person.

After the gain, you expect this person not to complain because of the gain but this is not the case.

Why is this person still angry about the exchange rate after gaining from speculating?

It is simple. This person expects that the prices of products and services he or she expects to spend the forex gain on to remain the same but it can’t hence the angst.


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Mynd44
Seun
Obinoscopy

I think bcuz of Obidients attitude before, during and after the election

Infojames:
Please what did Obi did to Reno

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The reason Peter Obi attacked the integrity of our judiciary earlier today is because he has seen the handwriting on the wall. The comments by Justice Okoro and his colleagues have shown that they have not been intimidated by the cyberbullies Mr Obi has rallied to himself. #AllEyesOnTheJudiciary failed to bully their lordships, and Mr Obi has resorted to these feeble attempts to muddy the waters. 

Peter Obi will lose, and his appeal will be dismissed. Coup baiting by warning that Nigerian democracy will be under threat if "the transparency of judiciary operatives is uncertain" is such a selfish thing to do. 

Must Peter Obi burn the country down because he lost an election that even his home state Governor publicly told him he had no chance of winning despite jumping from church to church asking Christians to "take back your country" as if Nigeria belongs only to adherents of one religion,

Peter Obi's attempt at Yes Daddily instigating "religious war" in Nigeria failed, and his attempt to subtly provoke a military takeover will also end in frustration. Democracy is not threatened, and there will not be a coup in Nigeria over Peter Obi's appeal at the Supreme Court, should it be dismissed. 

If Peter Obi has evidence that our judiciary is corrupt, let him boldly publish it, or forever remain silent and stop trying to set Nigerians against the bench.

By Reno Omokri

Dey Play OP

Everything na Money

@LOVEALAIGBO and @DoTheNeedful

Are giving us hit upon hit

But still 1-3 in favor of DoTheNeedful

Well reviewed

God bless ivm

Naira Drifting And The Clout-Chasing Policy Of The Tinubu Led Administration Of Nigeria

By Maxwell Adeyemi Adeleye

Unpopular, but it is my opinion that even if Legendary brains like Plato, Aristotle, Karl Marx and David Easton, supported by Obama, Lee Kuan Yew, etc are elected as joint Presidents of Nigeria, nothing will make the country grow, as the previous Presidents would always be better than the incumbent President because the more Nigerians elect new Leaders, hoping for a better life, the more poverty boom in Nigeria due to failure of her institutions and governance systems.

The BIG ISSUES:

1. The 1999 constitution of Nigeria needs to be completely jettisoned for a true federal constitution that will advance stronger systems and institutions.

2. Regardless of the economic policies drafted by the new Minister of Finance, Wale Edun and the monetary policies packaged by the incoming Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, naira will continue to fall like the wall of Jericho unless Nigeria moves from CONSUMPTION to PRODUCTION.

Currently, what are we producing for the world outside religion and Afro Beat? Absolute Nothing! Rather than retooling Nigeria towards becoming a producing economy, policies are being designed and announced to further solidify Nigeria as a mono-cultural economy and a dumping ground for products from the West and the Semi-West.

Additionally, contrary to the propaganda that the Buhari led administration acted to punish the Southern Nigeria, the administration actually, in a fire-brigade solution, closed important land borders and placed ban on some products from accessing forex to save Nigeria economy from catching fire and protected naira from becoming an Iranian rials or a Vietnamese dong.

Furthermore, contrary to public expectations, the reopening of land borders by the Tinubu led administration, coupled with the so-called lifting of ban on 43 products by the CBN was more of a CLOUT-CHASING policy than the reality.

Why lifting ban on 41 products and why reopening the border when there's no FX to give to Importers? Higher demand for FX, leading to its Scarcity, has mounted pressure on naira, causing the free-fall of naira, and this shall continue unless the current clout-chasing economy is stopped.

Within five months of the Tinubu administration, a liter of petro moved from #180 to #600; a bag of 10kg semovita has moved from #7,000 to #9,000; a bag of rice has moved from #30,000 to almost #60,000; gaari, yam, etc are now food of the Elites in Nigeria. Tinubu inherited an official exchange rate of £1 to #570 and the parallel market rate of £1 to #920 but it is now £1 to 967 and £1 to #1,450.

The current administration removed subsidy of petrol with a promise to use the income accrued through the policy to improve the country's failed Infrastructures but what we have seen is the largest federal cabinet in the history of Nigeria and a Federal Parliament where each member drives a Sport Utility Vehicle that costs tax payers #160milliom each. I say to Mr. President without any fear or favour or intimidation that it is time to address the drifting of Nigeria into a jeopardy.

Nigeria is currently in a state of quagmire and the panacea to the sorry state of our country is revolutionary, and not the current clout-chasing approach being applied by President Tinubu.

To tackle this menace permanently, i suggest the convocation of a Sovereign National Conference where the representatives of all constituents in Nigeria would meet for the purpose of repelling the 1999 constitution and enact a new federal constitution that will make our institutions and systems very stronger, return powers to the people and structure the country to progress from consumption to production. If that will be impossible, I call for the dissolution of the almagamation of 1914 of the South and North of Nigeria.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should decide whether he want Nigerians to celebrate him as the people of Singapore are currently worshipping Lee Kuan Yew or he want to establish a Nigeria where Nigerians would return to the use of Abacha Stove (use of sawdust for cooking).

Adeleye is a Nigerian Communications-for-Develpment Specialist based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Lalasticlala
Mynd44
Obinoscopy
Seun

Hmmm Everything JagaJaga

You see, where some people are looking for stolen mandate baba is already targeting 2nd term ambition

Some people will use their hard earned money to board the train just to look for negative things to write about the train...

Like play like play they are reducing their significancy in Nigeria politics. The last 3 elections as opens our minds to the fact that You don’t really needs Igbo votes to be declared as President which is not really good for them.

I hope they realized this soonest.

Ttalk:
The rational Igbo are the ones I pity not these myopic and primitive ones who are blinded by hate and bitterness.

They pitched the tent against the Fulani in 2015 with their vituperation that goes beyond Buhari to his tribe, region, and religion, and they got their reward in 2023 with an election result that is less than 1000 for their son in a whole state of the north, now they are at it again cursing and abusing everything beyond Tinubu to his region, his people and his heritage, let wait to see the number of future Yoruba obidient who does not witness this day of Obidients madness attack on the Yoruba to cast his vote for a future Igbo candidate.

Unless the sane Igbo people like Soludo increase their voice and isolate these miscreants that want to embarrass the Igbo as a major ethnic group in Nigeria with their baseless attack on every other region, they will continue to witness election defeat back to back in the future