Made Kuti tops performers’ list for 2025 Africa Movie Academy Awards

By Tosin Brown –

Talented Afrobeat singer and multi-instrumentalist, Omorinmade Kuti, popularly known as Made Kuti, is billed to thrill as over 150 African film practitioners across the continent and the diaspora have confirmed their attendance for the 21st edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).

The awards ceremony is scheduled to hold on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, inside the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos.

The Chief Operating Officer of AMAA, Mr. Tony Anih, made this known recently at the AMAA Secretariat in Ikeja GRA, Lagos.

Anih stated that the 21st edition of AMAA will be spiced up with musical performances from some of the biggest and best music stars across the continent.

Reacting to expectations for the night, AMAA’s Technical Director, Mr. Kingsley James, said it will be a night to remember as all hands are on deck to make the 21st edition not only special but memorable, like previous editions.

James also noted that the performing artists have been carefully selected from across Africa, known for their dexterity and brilliance in African music genres.

Also expected to grace the occasion are Nollywood stars and dignitaries from different walks of life.

Meanwhile, on Friday, November 7, the Africa Film Academy (AFA), producers of AMAA, will host the Africa Fashion Show in Lagos, an event that will herald the Fashion Weekend in the city.