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The Digest:

Burkina Faso’s epic ‘Katanga: Dance of the Scorpions’ dominates the list with 10 nominations, while Nigeria’s ‘Lisabi: The Uprising’ follows closely with seven, highlighting a competitive field that showcases the diverse storytelling talent from across the continent.

Key Points:
  • Burkina Faso’s ‘Katanga: Dance of the Scorpions’ leads the 2025 AMAA nominations with 10 nods.
  • Nigeria’s ‘Lisabi: The Uprising’ follows with seven nominations in a strong showing for Nollywood.
  • Eight African countries are represented in the coveted ‘Best Film’ category.
  • The 21st edition of the awards ceremony will be held on November 9th in Lagos.
  • The Best Film category includes entries from Algeria, Nigeria, South Africa, and Uganda.
  • Other notable categories highlight Best Director, acting awards, and technical achievements.
  • The nominations span diverse genres, including feature films, documentaries, and short films.
This year's list reaffirms AMAA's role as a premier platform, casting a spotlight on the rich, continent-wide tapestry of stories and cinematic excellence.

Sources: The Cable