The second annual Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards took place in Houston, Texas on the 19th of October. The event which attracted top players in Nollywood was hosted by veteran actor, Ramsey Nouah. Richard Mofe-Damijo and Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen were both presented Honorary Achievement Awards for their contributions to Nollywood. Ninah’s Dowry, Finding Mercy, Okon Goes to School, Adjetey Annan, Ireti Doyle and Kunle Afolayan were among the winners.
See the full list below.
Best New Actress: Mbufung Seikeh (Ninah’s Dowry)
Best New Actor: Seun Akindele (On Bended Knees)
Best Motion Picture: Ninah’s Dowry
Best Drama: Finding Mercy
Best Cinematography: Red Hot
Best Comedy: Okon goes to School
Best Costume: Twin Sword
Best Actor: Adjetey Annan (The Hunters)
Best Actress: Ireti Doyle (Torn)
Best Director: Kunle Afolayan (Phone Swap)
Best Supporting Actor: Alex Ekubo (Weekend Getaway)
Best Supporting Actress: Kate Henshaw (False)
Producer of the year: Abdul Salam (The Hunters)
Best Original Screenplay: Desperate House Girls
Best Sound: Last Flight to Abuja
Best Original Soundtrack: Mrs Somebody
Best Film Diaspora: Still Standing
Best Film Director – Diaspora: Desmond Elliot and Bethels Agomuoh (Unguarded)
Best Actor (Viewer’s Choice): Mike Ezuruonye
Best Actress (Viewer’s Choice): Ini Edo
Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award: Richard Mofe-Damijo
Honorary Directing Achievement Award: Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
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