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FULL LIST: Lateef Adedimeji, Tina Mba, Burna Boy shine at 2025 AMAA awards

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Nollywood stars Lateef Adedimeji and Tina Mba, alongside 3 Cold Dishes, a film co-produced by Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy, were among the major winners at the 2025 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) held in Lagos on Sunday night.

The 21st edition of the prestigious awards took place at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Ikeja GRA, celebrating outstanding achievements across Africa’s film industry.

3 Cold Dishes, co-produced by Burna Boy and Osas Ighodaro, clinched two top honours: Best Nigerian Film and Best Young/Promising Actor for Ruby Akubueze. The multilingual thriller tells the story of three women from Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin, who reunite years after escaping human trafficking to avenge their past tormentors.

In the acting categories, Lateef Adedimeji won Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in Lisabi: The Uprising, while Tina Mba took home Best Actress in a Supporting Role for The Serpent Gift.

The five-hour ceremony, organised by the Africa Film Academy (AFA), opened with a lively performance by the Ebony Band and featured several cultural and musical interludes.

Delivering the opening remarks, Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe, CEO of AMAA, applauded African filmmakers for elevating the continent’s storytelling to international standards.

“We salute Nollywood and all creatives whose accomplishments have earned African cinema global recognition. Nigeria is vibrant, but her finest contribution comes through collaboration, not competition,” he said.

South Africa’s The Heart Is a Muscle emerged as the biggest winner of the night, earning Best Film, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Debut Feature for director Imran Hamdulay.

Burkina Faso’s Katanga: Dance of the Scorpions also made a strong showing, taking home awards for Best Film in an African Language, Best Screenplay, and Best Costume Design.

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A stage drama featuring Pete Edochie and Tony Umez captivated audiences, while musical performances by Made Kuti, Rizyn Band, and DJ Kenchello electrified the hall. A special tribute segment honoured African film legends who passed away between January and November 2025.

Notable attendees included Bukky Wright, Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey, Lancelot Imasuen, Jide Achufusi, and former Lagos Commissioner Uzamat Yusuf.

Here is a full list of winners – AMAA 2025

•             NFVCB Award for Best Nigerian Film: 3 Cold Dishes

•             Best Young/Promising Actor: Ruby Akubueze – 3 Cold Dishes

•             Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Clemento Ashietey – Last Stop

•             Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Tina Mba – The Serpent Gift

•             Best Actor in a Leading Role: Lateef Adedimeji – Lisabi: The Uprising

•             Best Actress in a Leading Role: Florence Mariserena – Small Gods

•             Best Debut Feature Film by a Director: The Heart Is a Muscle – Imran Hamdulay

•             Best Director: Dany Kouyaté – Katanga: Dance of the Scorpions (Burkina Faso)

•             Best Film: The Heart Is a Muscle – South Africa

•             Best Film in an African Language: Katanga: Dance of the Scorpions – Burkina Faso

•             Eferé Ozako Award for Best Short Film: The Missing Piece – Kenya

•             Jubril Malafia Award for Best Animation: Dawn – Cameroon

•             Best Documentary: The Journey East – DRC

•             Best Diaspora Short: Cartes – USA

•             Michael Anyiam Osigwe Award for Best Film by an African Living Abroad: Ancestral Visions of the Future – Lesotho/France/Germany

•             Achievement in Costume Design: Katanga: Dance of the Scorpions

•             Achievement in Sound: Algiers

•             Best Diaspora Documentary: Rediscovering Fenon – USA/Algeria/Martinique

•             Best Diaspora Narrative Feature: Romeo N Juliet 4EVA – Jamaica

•             Achievement in Production Design: 3 Cold Dishes

•             Achievement in Make-Up: Lisabi: The Uprising

•             Achievement in Soundtrack: Old Righteous Blues

•             Achievement in Visual Effects: For Land, For Love, For Power

•             Achievement in Cinematography: The Heart Is a Muscle

•             Achievement in Editing: The Heart Is a Muscle

•             Achievement in Screenplay: Katanga: Dance of the Scorpions – Burkina Faso

I’m open to being second wife, says Tiwa Savage

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Award-winning Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has revealed that she is open to becoming a second wife, saying her dating pool has become limited as she gets older.

Speaking on the American podcast Air Service, the 44-year-old mother of one said most of the men who show interest in her are either married or in their 50s.

“If I meet somebody who can really marry me, they are either in their 50s or already married. So, I don’t know. Maybe I can be a second wife. I think so. I could be a second wife,” Tiwa said.

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The Somebody’s Son crooner added that if she ever becomes a second wife, she would not cause any trouble for her co-wife, explaining that she’s respectful and would mostly be focused on her career.

“I think I can get along with the first wife and she’s going to love me because I’m not going to be troublesome. I’ll be going on tours, I’m not really going to stress you. I’m very respectful, I know you are the first wife and I’ll accord you that respect,” she added.

Tiwa Savage was previously married to music executive Tunji Balogun, popularly known as TBillz, from 2013 to 2018. The marriage ended following mutual allegations of infidelity. The pair share a son together.

How I overcame my leaked s3x tape scandal – Tiwa Savage

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Afrobeats queen Tiwa Savage has spoken candidly about surviving the 2021 leak of her s3x tape, an incident that sparked intense public controversy after she revealed she was being blackmailed over it.

In a recent YouTube interview with Zeze Mills, the award-winning singer described the tape’s release — alongside the death of her father — as the lowest moments of her career.

“My dad died and my s3x tape was released. The only way I could have survived was not to think about it,” Tiwa revealed.

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According to her, the key to overcoming the scandal was refusing to dwell on it and focusing instead on gratitude for life and her career.

“Being here on the couch with you is such a blessing. Just the fact that you even want to talk to me, that people still want to hear what I have to say after so many years, feels good. I’ve gone through so much, but have I really enjoyed the moment?” she said.

On her personal life, Tiwa Savage admitted she has never truly experienced romantic love despite her age and past relationships.

“I don’t think I’ve experienced true love apart from my son. When I look back at my relationships, I realise it wasn’t love — just infatuation. At the time, I thought it was love, even when I was married, but it wasn’t,” she confessed.

The singer’s openness has sparked fresh conversations about resilience, self-worth, and the pressures of fame in the entertainment industry.

Tiwa Savage cuts ties with manager Mekka, issues booking warning

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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Tiwa Savage, has officially announced the end of her professional relationship with longtime manager Kemi “Mekka” Akunyili, citing ongoing confusion and unauthorized dealings.

Taking to her Instagram page over the weekend, Tiwa issued a strong warning to fans, promoters, and business partners, stating clearly that she no longer works with Mekka and will not be held liable for any transactions made through him.

“I do not work with Mekka anymore. Please for bookings contact vanessa.amadi@vapr.co.uk. Any bookings that go through any other channel will be void, and you will lose your money,” the award-winning singer wrote.

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Tiwa Savage expressed frustration over repeated incidents where bookings meant for her were still being processed through Mekka, despite her earlier notices. She disclosed that she had recently received a call about a promoter paying money into Mekka’s personal account for an upcoming engagement.

“Even if it goes through him and eventually gets to me, I will refuse the booking,” she added. “I’m saying it again for the last time because I will not be responsible for you losing your money.”

Tiwa also explained that she typically avoids addressing personal or business matters publicly, but felt compelled to speak up due to the persistent miscommunication and financial risks involved.

She further directed all future bookings and professional correspondence to her new manager, Vanessa Amadi, at vanessa.amadi@vapr.co.uk.

The announcement marks a significant shift in Tiwa Savage’s team structure as she continues to expand her brand and global presence.