- Despite the death of the Africa Movie Academy Awards founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, in January 2023, the continental awards show goes on
- Three hosts, Nancy Isime, Richard Ato Turkson and Rahama Sadau were unveiled to anchor the event to be held on October 29
- The Lagos State government entered a partnership with the organisers in 2021 to host the continental movie award before the founder’s death
Famous Haitian-American actor and producer Jimmy Jean-Louis has been confirmed to attend the 19th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards in Lagos, Nigeria.
The board of AMAA confirmed this move on Tuesday, October 24. According to Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe, the Haitian-born actor will attend the event alongside several film practitioners worldwide. Also billed to attend are the executive governor of Lagos state, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and Lagos state commissioner for tourism, arts and culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka.
