Nigeria has strengthened its presence in African cinema, with To Adaego With Love, The Herd and Colours of Fire emerging as the country’s leading contenders at the 22nd Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), securing 11, 10 and nine nominations, respectively.
The nominations, announced on Saturday ahead of the awards ceremony scheduled for November 15, 2026, highlight the growing recognition of Nigerian filmmakers, actors and technical professionals across Africa’s competitive film industry.
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Among the Nigerian entries, To Adaego With Love, directed by Nwamaka Chikezie, leads with 11 nominations, while Daniel Etim-Effiong’s The Herd follows closely with 10. Colours of Fire has also secured nine nominations, placing it among the country’s most recognised productions at this year’s awards.
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