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#AMAA2016: Full list of winners

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  • Some of the stars who smiled home with awards include Daniel K Daniel, Thishiwe Ziqubu, Olu Jacobs, RMD, Joke Silva among others.

The 2016 Africa Movie Academy Awards has come and gone, but its memory will surely linger for the next 12 months.

The event was held at Dr. Obi Wali Event Centre, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State withNollywood stars and their African counterparts all stepping out in dazzling outfits.

Some of the stars who smiled home with awards include Daniel K Daniel, Thishiwe Ziqubu, RMD, Olu Jacobs, Joke Silvaamong others.

 

Check out full list of winners below.

AMAA 2016 Award for Best Short Film      Meet The Parents – Nigeria/Canada

BEST ANIMATION      The Pencil – Burkina Faso

BEST DOCUMENTARY      The Fruitless Tree –

Niger  BEST DIASPORA SHORT      Across The Track – USA

AWARD FOR BEST FILM BY AN AFRICAN LIVING ABROAD      Lambadina – Ethiopia/USA

BEST DIASPORA FEATURE      Ben & Ara – USA

BEST DIASPORA DOCUMENTARY      Agents of Change

ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN      Eye of the Storm

ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION DESIGN      The Cursed One – Ghana  play

ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKE-UP      Soldiers Story

ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUNDTRACK      O-Town – Nigeria

ACHIEVEMENT IN VISUAL ARTS      Oshimiri – Nigeria

ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY      The Cursed One

ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING      Hear me Move  AMAA 2016 play  AMAA 2016

ACHIEVEMENT IN SCREEN PLAY      Tell me Something Sweet

BEST FILM IN AN AFRICAN LANGUAGE      Missing God – Nigeria

BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE      Abidine Dioari – Eye of the Storm

BEST ACTRESS IN SUPPORTING ROLE      Thishiwe Ziqubu – Tell Me Something Sweet

BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE      Daniel K Daniel – Soldiers Story

BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE      Fulu Mugovhani – Ayanda  BEST

FIRST FEATURE FILM BY A DIRECTOR      Beyond Blood – Greg Odutayo

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD      Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva

BEST FILM      Eye of the Storm – Burkina Faso

BEST DIRECTOR      Nana Obiri-Yaboah, Maximilian Clausse

BEST YOUNG / PROMISING ACTOR     Zubaidat Ibrahim Fagge – Dry

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Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits?

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Josh2Funny’s Album Has Fans Talking — But Should He Stick To Music Or Skits? 😂🎶

 

 

Nigerian comedian and content creator Josh2Funny has taken his comedy game into music, and Nigerians are definitely having something to say about it.

The comedian released his 15-track album, “On Behalf of Josh,” on July 10, 2026, but instead of fading away after release, the project has continued to generate conversations on X.

And the big question now is:

Should Josh2Funny continue with music or go back to skits? 😂

Fans have been divided. While some listeners openly criticized the album and told him to return to comedy, others found songs they genuinely enjoyed.

One X user joked:

“Josh2Funny stopped doing skits and started music, Everybody wan chop this music money 😂”

Another simply said:

“This Josh2Funny Album no enter make he just go back skit abeg 😂”

But then came “Lembe.” 🔥

The track caught fire on X and eventually became a trending topic in Nigeria. The #LembeChallenge also gained momentum as creators began jumping on the song.

Josh2Funny later announced ₦1 million for winners of the challenge, giving the song another major push.

And it didn’t stop there.

‘INTERNATIONAL’ FT. ICE PRINCE ALSO TRENDED

On another day, “International” featuring Ice Prince generated its own buzz on X.

One fan even called it their favourite song from the album, while praising the collaboration. The post itself pulled thousands of views, showing that people weren’t only talking about Lembe.

From album criticism to trending songs and challenges, “On Behalf of Josh” has kept Josh2Funny’s name in the conversation.

Whether you love the album or think he should return to skits, one thing is clear:

Josh2Funny has succeeded in getting Nigerians talking. 😂🔥

So, let’s settle this once and for all:

Should Josh2Funny continue with MUSIC 🎶 or return to SKITS 😂?

Music or Skits? Drop your answer! 👇

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RUAN-Badkid.96: The Unfiltered Voice Recommitting African Sound to Truth

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RUAN-Badkid.96 is a Nigerian recording artist whose music refuses to live inside a single genre. Blending Afrobeat, Afrofusion, trap, hip-hop, melodic rap, R&B, and global influences, he creates records that move effortlessly between raw street energy, soulful storytelling, and infectious melodies. Whether delivering hard-hitting bars, emotional love songs, or rhythm-driven African records, his sound is defined by authenticity rather than limitation.

Inspired by both African culture and international music, RUAN-Badkid.96 embraces the confidence and ambition of global hip-hop while staying deeply connected to his roots. His lyrics explore love, heartbreak, betrayal, friendship, social injustice, hope, and the everyday realities of life. He doesn’t create music to follow trends, he creates music to reflect truth, emotion, and human experience.

Behind his fearless image is an artist who believes in kindness, equality, justice, and genuine human connection. His appearance may be intimidating, but his message is rooted in compassion and authenticity. Every record carries a piece of his journey, proving that strength and vulnerability can exist in the same voice.

For RUAN-Badkid.96, music is more than entertainment, it’s a language, a testimony, and a lifelong mission to connect with people through honesty, versatility, and unforgettable sound.

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Meet the Man Who Turned Hype Into a Science: Emmy Blaq, Nigeria’s G.O.A.T. of Hype

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If you have ever been at a Nigerian event and found yourself on your feet before the main act even stepped on stage, there is a good chance a hype man was responsible. But not just any hype man. Emmy Blaq, born Ikechukwu Emmanuel Chima and raised in Auchi, Edo State, has spent the last few years quietly becoming the most talked-about name in that profession, and the Nigerian press has taken notice. Punch, Vanguard, The Guardian Nigeria, The Nation, and Independent Newspaper have all sat down with him, and every conversation leads back to the same thing: this man does not just make noise; he makes moments.
What makes Emmy Blaq different is the journey behind the energy. Before the stages, the collaborations with Waje on her “Waje 2.0” album, DJ Consequence, and DJ Kaywise on the massively streamed “Joor Party Mix” series, he was repairing generators, cutting hair, and sewing clothes in Auchi. His first professional hype gig happened at a local fast food spot called Valchi, and the crowd response that night changed everything. He told The Nation directly: “My passion for entertainment and desire to make people happy led me into the craft.” Punch also captured his bigger mission when he said that hype men deserve more than what they currently earn, a statement that sparked a real conversation across Nigerian entertainment circles.
With over 1.7 million TikTok followers, 23.6 million TikTok likes, a viral “Wife Material” challenge that landed on Pulse Nigeria’s top ten social media moments of 2021, and an international performance at the Cameroon International Music Festival that Cameroonian media described as electrifying, Emmy Blaq is not building toward something. He is already there. The G.O.A.T. of Hype is not a title he gave himself and hoped would stick. It is one the rooms keep confirming every single time he grabs the mic.

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