Tonto Dike, Helen Paul Win Afro Hollywood Awards

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