The 3rd Annual GIAMA Awards was held in Houston, TX on October 25th with much fanfare. Celebrities from Nollywood gathered for the show most consider the best and biggest Nollywood award show outside of Nigeria.
The show was MC’ed by ace comedian host Julius Agwu. Highlights were an electrifying performance by CEO Dancers, heartfelt and emotional speeches by Uti Nwachukwu & Belinda Effah which helped make the show unforgettable.
Attendees at the event included Julius Agwu (Host), Majid Michel, Stella Damascus, Ini Edo, Uti Nwachukwu, Anthony Monjaro, Ruth Kadiri, Alex Ekubo, Emem Isong, Lancelot Imasuen, Susan Peters, Mbong Amata, Uche Iwuanyawu, Charles Novia, Pascal Atuma, Moses Inwang, Charles Uwagbai, Daniel Ademinokan, Robert Peters, Ivie Okujaye, Tana Adelana, Michael Godson, James Costello, Daniel Lloyd, Benedict Johnson, Pascal Amanfo, Chigozie Atuanya, Ephraim Chiejina, Padita Agu, Gbenro Ajibade among many others. Check out the photos of those on the red carpet and List of winners
BEST MOTION PICTURE - Apaye
BEST DRAMA - A Mile from Home
BEST FILM – INDIGENOUS - Chetanna
BEST FILM – COMEDY - 30 Days in Atlanta
BEST ON-SCREEN DUO - Ayo Makun & Ramsey Nouah – 30 Days in Atlanta
BEST ACTOR - Kanayo O. Kanayo – Apaye
BEST ACTRESS - Rita Dominic – Iyore
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - Frederick Leonard – Accident
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Belinda Effah – Apaye
MOST PROMISING ACTOR - Tope Tedela – A Mile from Home
MOST PROMISING ACTRESS - Ivie Okujaye – Black Silhouette
BEST COMEDIC ACT - Lepacious Bose – Being Mrs. Elliot
BEST SCREENPLAY - Moses Inwang – Last 3 Digits
BEST DIRECTOR - Eric Aghimien – A Mile from Home
PRODUCER OF YEAR - Frank Rajah and Kwame Boadu – Iyore
BEST EDITED FILM - Teco Benson – Accident
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - James Costello – 30 Days in Atlanta
BEST SOUND - Eric Aghimien – A Mile from Home
BEST COSTUME - Iyore
BEST MAKEUP - Iyore
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD - Lynn Whitfield – 30 Days in Atlanta
BEST DIRECTOR – Diaspora - Faces of Love – Robert Peters
BEST FILM – Diaspora - Captive – John Uche
BEST ACTOR – Diaspora - Raz Adoti – Faces of Love
BEST ACTRESS – Diaspora - Paula Obaseki – Captive
MALE VIEWER’s CHOICE - Uti Nwachukwu
FEMALE VIEWER’s CHOICE - Tonto Dikeh
GRAND RECOGNITION AWARD - Captain (Dr.) Hosa Wells Okunbo
All the pics are so very lovely!
Wow! Beautiful people! I loved all except Ini Edo's, don't know if I should just like or not. Maybe it's her pose sha.
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30 days in Atlanta winning in all category, is the movie out yet?
ReplyDeleteNaija no dey carry last. They all look nice.
Lovely gowns! Ini edo looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful people
ReplyDeleteVery typical of igbo men,u wear red attire com knack am wit red shoe.
ReplyDeleteChristiana looks gorgeous.
The amata lady's dress, #AmWeak!
I no white ppl dress like dis, but I feel if ur boobs are not big enuf, to come 2geda, touch eachoda, n mk a pendant disappear u av no biz exposin ur cleavage.
D Amata babe is so pretty, it feels lik she is conciously mking an effort to look bad.
For d 1st time stella damasus isn't wearing a big hair.
mbong ur boobs go soon expire!stella and daniel una stil dey insist say una no dey date abi? If i hear!
ReplyDeleteI love ini edo's swagg. So unique
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all d winners especially Tonto cos it seems she has been forgotten. Can't wait to see 30 days in atlanta
ReplyDeleteNot bad
ReplyDeleteNice pics ! But why is Ini Edo standing like she was wedged ?stella D and Daniel A are officially couples.
ReplyDeleteIni looks gorgeous,her jumpsuit is to die for.They all look good in general.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful people, lovely pictures.
ReplyDelete30 days in Atlanta realy surprised me considering its Ay's first attempt @ producing a movie, cant wait to see it. Congrats to all d winners
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners.
ReplyDeleteohhhh! Tana Adelana....fine gerh zero pimples. simple, beautiful, charismatic..endless list. I love u babes! hot mum of two! Your husband needs to add money to the bride price he paid mehnnn...
They look so beautiful
ReplyDeleteMost of them look over fed. I can see the husband thief and her husband? Stella that weight you are putting on is called stress weight, you have lost your glow.
ReplyDeleteThat ini's pose tho+ d jump suit all her cleavage is out side!iv seen her beta pics n I belive she can do beta!stella d I c u n ur btw y is chigo wearing red up n down?anyways 4his fine face n body I 4give him.......!!!!sdk princess!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners and God bless those that organised it. Encouragement is just all most of us need to push us out of our COMFORT ZONE.
ReplyDeleteIni Edo's outfit is sheer perfection. She's never looked better on the red carpet. Really good
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all the winners! @Stella nd Daniel hmmmm........*looks da other way nd strolls away singing Jenny baby o, Jenny baby oo jennifa** #LynxxGal#
ReplyDeleteStella Damasus Aboderin Nzeribe Ademinokan, hustling ur colleagues reminant formerly known as ur business partner, sorry oh
ReplyDeletewhat are these people wearing sef???? did i hear someone say lvely gowns? Stella....next time tag these people ok? That being said, the green velvet dress is super cool, padita looks good, ini.....well that dress looks kinda cheap, dont like the lower fabric/cut of the outfit....my igbo bros must wear to-match...man in red! the lady in white or silver lace outfit looks really cool...lady in black sequin dress, are you pregnant? if not, wear appropriate outfit! if so, adjust to fit please! Majid go to Mai Atafo pls, i am sure u can afford him......who else did i see?????No one worth the effort of wracking me brain!......TC
ReplyDeleteWhat is GIAMA?
ReplyDeleteNice picture good judgement and better recognition next season.
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