Tonto Dike and Helen Paul were among the winners of the awards organised by African Voice Newspaper, UK. Kiki was announced winner for the 17th African Film Awards 2012 otherwise known as Afro Hollywood Awards at a special ceremony held in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria on Wednesday 10 October. This qualifies her, along with other winners, to attend the 17th African Film Awards 2012 ceremony holding on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the historic Stratford Town Hall, 29 Broadway, Stratford, London, UK.
The new actress, Kiki Omeili of ‘Married But Living Single’ was adjudged winner of Best Actress in supporting role in an English language film. She defeated Oge Okoye and Nse Ikpe Etim while Tonto Dike emerged Best Actress of the year, defeating Omoni Oboli and Chika Ike.
In the Best Actor Yoruba Language films category, Femi Adebayo also defeated Odunlade Adekola and Gabriel Afolayan to emerge the winner.
The winner of the African Actor of the Year will be announced in London at a glamorous ceremony. The contest is between Joseph Benjamin of Nigeria (Tango with Me), Van Vicker of Ghana and one of South Africa’s leading actors, Jafta Mamabolo (famed for his role in Otelo Burning).
Prince Mike Abiola, publisher of African Voice Newspaper UK and Chairman of the awards organisation, said: “I am so pleased with the result of the distinguished and independent panel of film critics who endeavoured to watch many Nollywood films to arrive at the winners”.
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees.
The full winners’ list are;
Best Actress (English language film)
Tonto Dike
Best Actress (Supporting Role in an English language film)
Kiki Omeili
Best Actress (Yoruba language film)
Ayo Adesanya
Best Actress (Supporting Role in a Yoruba language film)
Toyin Aimaku
Best Actor (Yoruba language film)
Adefemi Salami
Best Actor (Supporting Role in a Yoruba language film)
Muka Ray
Best Actor (Hausa language film)
Aminu Sherif Momoh
Best Actress (Hausa language film)
Mayam Booth
Veteran Actor
Tafa Oloyede
Veteran Actress
Abeni Balogun
Best Director (English film)
Mahmud Ali Balogun
Best Director (Yoruba film)
Yemi Amodu
Best Marketer (Yoruba film)
Biodun Ibitola (Remdel Ultimal)
Best Marketer (English film)
Andy Best
Best Male Comedy Talent
Hafiz Oyetoro (Saka)
Best Female Comedy Talent
Helen Paul (Tatafo)
– ipaidabribenaija.com