AMAA 2025: Made Kuti Headlines Awards Ceremony As Over 150 Film Practitioners Set To Attend

Talented Afrobeat singer and multi instrumentalist, Omorinmade Kuti aka Made Kuti is billed to thrill as over 500 film practitioners across the African continent and Diaspora have confirmed their attendance for the 21st edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards, AMAA.

The Chief Operating Officer of AMAA, Mr Tony Anih, made this known recently at the AMAA Secretariat in Ikeja, GRA, Lagos.

The awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos.

Reacting to the expectations about the night, AMAA’s Technical Director, Mr Kingsley James, explained that it will be a night to remember as all hands are on deck to make this year not only special but memorable like the previous editions.

James also noted that the music artists performing have been carefully selected knowing full well their dexterity and brilliance in African genre of music.

“We have an impeccable and African line up that would wow all attendees. For musical performances, the cast will be led by Made Kuti, the hugely talented multi-instrumentalist and grandson of Afrobeat progenitor, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Also billed to perform at 2024 AMAA are DJ Kenchello and the Ebony band will also be on the band stand to thrill attendees to a memorable night,” said James.

Also expected to grace the occasion include Nollywood stars and dignitaries from different walks of life.

On Friday, November 7, the Africa Film Academy, AFA, the producers of AMAA, will hold the Africa Fashion show in Lagos.

The event will heralded the Fashion weekend in Lagos, Nigeria.

“The 21st edition of the AMAA is a big deal like other editions and the board of AFA, owners of the continental film awards have concluded to roll out drums and make this edition memorable to all African filmmakers, creatives, nominees, and everyone who had ever been on the AMAA stage.

“We are not just going to be rolling out in a big way, we are intentional about making the 2025 edition one of the best AMAAs that Africans will celebrate the gathering of several African film practitioners and creatives. This has always been what our late sister and founder, Peace Maria Ogechi Anyiam-Osigwe had been planning and wished for before her death and we will actualize the dream to the glory of God, legacy of PMO and lofty strides of the African film sector,” Dr. Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe said.