The 2nd annual GIAMA started off in spectacular fashion; with superstar host Ramsey Nouah arriving in grand style in a private helicopter and being escorted to the Stafford Centre in a Mercedes-Benz S-class. Although the helicopter was originally scheduled to land on the red carpet, however, due to safety and permit issues in the last hour, we had to land it across the street from the venue, and had to shuttle him from there.
Fans cheered on his arrival and were even more elated when he hit the stage with James Bond themed opening number. The star-studded event featured several highlights including rib-crabbing jokes from comedians AY, Seyi Brown and Jedi who kept the crowd continuously entertained. Other side attractions of the day were Dance performances to PSquare’s Personally, Alingo, just mention a few and special music performance by the Refugees …. The highlight moments of the day also included the honorary award presentation for Lancelot Imaseun and Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD).
The nominees/stars at the event include, but not limited to: RMD, Fred Amata, Ramsey Nouah, AY, Desmond Elliot, Uche Jombo, Jackie Appiah, Chioma Chukukwa, Yvonne Nelson, Frank Rajah, Kwame Baodu, Gentle Jack, Pascal Atuma, Chet Anekwe, Robert Peters, Charles Novia, Uti Nwachukwu, Alex Ekubo, Ik Ogbona, Belinda Effah, Uru Eke, Mary Lazarus, Adjate Annang, Seun Akindele, Emem Isong, Uduak Isong, Moses Inwang, Dayo Amusa
Ramsey Nouah’s Arrival / Video Highlights
The GIAMA Awards is proudly supported by Arik Airlines, BellaNaija, Zonetak, Dure Events, Segun Gele, Nollywood Access, Nollywood View, Victory Media Pro, City People Magazine, The Nation, Sun, Bashman Entertainment, Naijapals, Jaguda, Sturvs and several other organizations listed on GIAMA’s website.
List of 2013 Winners
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 New Actress – Mbufung Seikeh – Ninah’s Dowry
Best New Actor – Seun Akindele – On Bended Knees
Best Actor – Adjetey Annan – The Hunters
Best Actress – Ireti Doyle – Torn
Best Director – Kunle Afolayan – Phone Swap
Producer of the year – Abdul Salam – The Hunters
Best Supporting Actor – Alex Ekubo – Weekend Getaway
Best Supporting Actress – Kate Henshaw – False
Best Original Screenplay – Desperate Housegirls
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 Imasuen
