Honorary Awards went to:
Expectations were high following the widely publicized movie award, a break away from the usual norm. It was the maiden edition of the Yoruba Movie Academy Awards which held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Ogun state. The governor played host to Tunde Oshinibosi’s (aka Laface)vision of honoring filmmakers in the movie industry using the indigenous language (Yoruba) as a means of communication. The awardees no doubt earned the awards presented to them. Below is a list of the nominees and winners:
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Yomi Fash Lanso
Odunlade Adekola (Winner)
Muyiwa Ademola
Femi Adebayo
Femi Branch
BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Fathia Balogun
Toyin Aimakhu
Funke Akindele (Winner)
Bimbo Akintola
Mosun Filani
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Ebun Oloyede
Antar Laniyan
Dele Odule
Taiwo Hassan
Adebayo Salami (Winner)
BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Rachel Oniga
Sola Sobowale
Fausat Balogun
Toyin Afolayan
Peju Ogunmola (Winner)
BEST COMEDY ACTOR
Lanre Omiyinka (Ijesa)
Bolaji Amusan (Mr. Latin)
Afeez Oyetoro (Saka) (Winner)
Adekola Tijani
Olaniyi Afonja (Sanyeri)
YMAA BEST CROSSOVER ACTOR
Kelvin Ikeduba (Winner)
Rykardo Agbor (Winner)
Mercy Aigbe
Doris Simeon
Rose Odika
MOST PROMISING ACTOR
Tinuke Ogungbe
Damola Olatunji
Gabriel Afolayan (Winner)
Bisi Komolafe
Kayode Akinbayo
BEST MUSICIAN IN AN ACTING ROLE
Pasuma
Idris Abdulkareem
Saheed Osupa (Winner)
Obesere
Sexy Steel
BEST YORUBA CULTURAL MOVIE
Isese (Winner)
Kujenra
Kolo Kolo
Akuko Oran
Irawo Oke
BEST DIRECTOR
Bayo Alawiye
Abbey Lanre (Winner)
Adebayo Tijani
Muyideen S. Ayinde
Lasun Ray
ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND
Imisi Esu
Emi Abata (Winner)
Ise
Baba Kamimo Won
Kuta Nle
ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY
Kuta Nle
Ise (Winner)
Ransom
Baba Kamimo Won
Emi Abata
YMAA BEST MARKETER
Olasco Films
Corporate Pictures (Winner)
Toymax Film
Almaroof
Epsalum Productions
Lere Paimo
Tunde Kelani
Moses Olaiya
Adeyemi Afolayan
Idowu Philips
Hubert Ogunde
Alade Aromire
It’s a good move, won’t be surprised if others as usual join in the copy cat race…
9aijabooksandmovies
u ar doin a great job….i luv u all
funke akindele is best
I went 2 join movie Ђδω can i
u are all gud keep it of
Wao, this is an awesome initiative, we pray that it grows and takes its pride of place in Africa and the world. Kudos to Ogun State Goverment, hopefully the Government will be responsible enough to know where its limits lie on projects like this. Bravo to all who concieved and contrived to bring the fab concept to life!
Congrat to all winners,keep it up.others put more effort.
I want more dan dat 4rm people keep it
Sanyeri suppose to be best commedian actor of the year………..
Olaniyi Afonja suppose to be the best commedian actor of the year……
Olaniyi Afonja suppose 2 b d best comedian
You people are really trying, may almighty allah gives u more strength nd power 2 be doing well. We luvs u all
She is really tryin
I luv u all,u guy r really doin a great job,i ll like 2 join d niger movie industry
God i thank u so much 4 being there 4 my lovely Actor Odunlade Adekola & my lovely Actress Funke Akindele.u both merit d Award given 2u. Baba G will continue 2inspire u. Bros i hail u oo.Funke gbo gbo lefti joor ooo.infact u guys are 3much.
U are all doing great work all d time am happy 4u all,thanks
I am happy 2see my best fans in music in this particuller award wish is dr alhaji saheed osupa okunola,i am one of ur best supporter in safejo amukoko luv u like my parent.
I love yoruba actors I won’t to be one of them pls help me. People. God we bless you.