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The African Movie Academy Awards 2017 has come and gone with little or no fanfare unlike the previous editions. The reason unknown to the media community might be a fallout between the host state and the award owners as initial National Theatre venue was not completed for use.

However, the ever bubbling Nollywood actors light up the prestigious Eko Hotels venue of the AMA Awards 2017 and made it a fun night for all in attendance. The host Nse Ikpe Etim also did an amazing job as she captivates all in awe.

The awards which ended with a performance by the legendary Sir Shina Peters will hold the next edition in Rwanda as announced by Ghanaian actress Lydia Forson

Here is the full list of winners:

Best short film: A Place For Myself (Rwanda) & A Place In the Plane (Senegal)

Best animation: Got Flowers (Nigeria) Best documentary: Mama Colonel (DRC)

Best film in an African language: Felicite (Senegal)

Best film by an African living abroad: While We Live (Burkina Faso/Sweden)

Best diaspora short: 90 Days (US) & Kbela (Brazil)

Achievement in production design: ’76 (Nigeria)

Achievement in costume: Queen of Katwe (Uganda)

Achievement in makeup: Oloibiri (Nigeria)

Best production: ’76 (Nigeria)

Best soundtrack: Felicitè (Senegal)

Achievement in sound: Vaya (South Africa)

Achievement in cinematography: The Last Of Us (Tunisia)

Achievement in editing: Felicitè (Senegal)

Achievement in screenplay: Vaya (South Africa)

Lagos State award for best Nigerian film: ’76 (Nigeria)

Best young/promising actor: Medina Molanga (Queen of Katwe)

Tony Elumelu award for best comedy: 3 Wise Men (Nigeria)

Best actress in a supporting role: Angelique Kidjo (CEO: Nigeria)

Best actor in a supporting role: Papi Mpaka (Felicitè: Senegal)

AMAA lifetime achievement award: Nkem Owoh (Nigeria)

Best actress in a leading role: Vero Tshanda (Felicitè: Senegal)

Best actor in a leading role: Jahwar Soudani (The Last of Us: Tunisia)

Best first feature film by a director: Daouda Coulibaly (Wulu: Mali)

Best director: Akin Omotosho (Vaya: South Africa)

Best film: Felicitè (Senegal)

Special recognition award: Celine Loader


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The late magician maestro Prof. Peller has a football tournament name after him as his children celebrate 20 years of his demise.The football tournament titled ‘Peller Unity Cup‘ is aimed to promote ‘grassroots unity’ among youths in Oyo State.

The football tournament is been organized in conjunction with Oyo State Ministry of Youth & Sport, Oyo State Football Association and Sport Writers Association of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter. It is sponsored by Aquila Group of Companies Chairman Shina Peller.

Watch full press conference below:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2wj1qNms2o

The One Love Manchester concert in honor of the May 22 terrorist victims of the Manchester Arena attack was held last night at the Emirates Old Trafford stadium, Manchester. A suicide bomber had detonated a bomb at Ariana Grande concert that killed 22 people and wounded several others.

Ariana Grande planned a comeback concert to show love and help raise donation for the families of the victims. A whole lot of other musicians supported Ariana in the One Love concert including Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Pharrell, Miley Cyrus and more.

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Photo credit: Reuters

Honourable Desmond olusola Elliot has given back to his constituency as he dedicates school bus for a “Free Ride To School” initiative for school children in Surulere area of Lagos. The excited Hon. said he appreciates the good people of Surulere for their support to him as he celebrate 2 years as an Honourable.

He also dedicated desktop computers to the school children in his ongoing Computer Training Program in the same constituency.

https://www.eventdiary.ng/2017/06/04/hon-desmond-elliot-gives-back-to-his-constituency-as-he-dedicates-school-bus-and-computers-photos/

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The committee for the establishment of the Nigerian Army University Biu has submitted its report to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.

It will be recalled that the committee to ensure the smooth upgrading of the Nigerian Army Institute of Technology and Environmental Studies (NAITES) to a full fledged university was inaugurated recently which was headed by Major General MA Efevbokhan (rtd). Other members include the Commandant of NAITES, Major General CO Ojo, the Director General, Nigerian Army Education Corps, Brigadier General LF Abdullahi, a senior lecturer at the National Defence College, Brigadier General A Dadan-Garba (rtd), Professor UA Mohammed, Alhaji Kalli Kori and Colonel AO Agwu, the Secretary of the Committee.

https://www.eventdiary.ng/2017/06/01/nigerian-army-set-to-establish-military-university-photos/

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Acting President Yemi Osinbajo presides over the Federal Executive Council today Wednesday 31st 2017 at the State House, Abuja. The Federal Executive Council is the highest governing council of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has been presiding over the FEC since President Buhari proceeded on another medical leave to London in May 7 2017.

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Singer Humblesmiths has narrated an inspiring story of his ‘hard-way’ to success on his official instagram page. He recount how earning a living was so difficult for him to the point of hawking steamed beans (moi-moi).

Humblesmith who is on Europe tour and currently in Verona, Italy couldn’t hide his joy as he exclaimed how music has changed his life.

See his post below;

It is often taken for granted that all success stories have very humble beginnings and the numerous challenges on the way to stardom are reminders of how difficult it is to get to the top. I am a living testimony that encapsulates this perfectly as I was once an unknown somebody/artiste who had nothing but my dreams and the desire to make them come true.

It was so difficult to survive and for a while, I hawked steamed bean pudding ‘moin moin’ just to make ends meet as I struggled under the yoke of poverty.
However, the dream that burned in my mind and the courage to follow those dreams has made me an internationally acclaimed music star today. Dreams come true; just Believe.
#GOLDENPRINCEOFAFRICA
All thanks to God Almighty.

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Ever since bae set him up with a new house, Bobrisky has been super excited about it and building up the anticipation on his Snapchat.

Last night he shared the first photos of the house – it’s a lovely house, as well as some details for the housewarming party.

Here are a few details:

Colours are green and silver
Aso-Ebi is ₦45,000
Date for the party is 5th of March, 2017
He’ll be killing three cows, not two.
See his snaps below.

Source: https://www.eventdiary.ng/category/celebrity-news/