The 21st Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), the continent’s premier celebration of African cinema, will take place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.

The organisers have confirmed that their longstanding partner, The Luxury Network Nigeria, will once again support the event, highlighting the strength of their collaboration.

The awards continue to attract top filmmakers, actors, producers, and other creative professionals from across Africa and the diaspora, all gathering to celebrate excellence in African storytelling and cinematic achievement.

The 2025 nominations have already been announced. Notably, the film Katanga: The Dance of the Scorpions (Burkina Faso) leads with ten nominations, including major categories, while veteran Nigerian actress Shaffy Bello has been nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in The Masked King.

The Luxury Network Nigeria’s partnership supports AMAA’s mission of fostering cultural exchange, promoting collaboration within the African film industry, and elevating African-produced content on the global stage.

Organisers also continue to welcome sponsorships and partnerships from brands and stakeholders in the creative, entertainment, and film sectors.

Founded in 2005 by Peace Anyiam-Osigwe and organised by the Africa Film Academy, AMAA has grown into one of Africa’s most prestigious film awards.

It recognises excellence in feature films, documentaries, shorts, animation, and technical crafts such as editing, sound, and cinematography, including works by African filmmakers living abroad.

The 20th edition took place on November 2, 2024, in Lagos. Beyond the red carpet, AMAA serves as a vital platform for networking, industry development, and enhancing the international visibility of African cinema, helping films secure distribution, festival entries, and wider exposure.

The 2025 edition promises to reflect the growing ambition and technical sophistication of African filmmaking, with nominations spanning dozens of countries, languages, and genres, underscoring the richness and diversity of the continent’s cinema.