“We have done it again” – Femi Adebayo beams with pride as Jagun Jagun bags 7 AMAA nomination

Femi Adebayo is overjoyed as his 2023 film “Jagun Jagun” earns an impressive 7 nominations at the prestigious 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).

Femi Adebayo took to Instagram to announce the exciting news that his film “Jagun Jagun” received 7 AMAA nominations, including Best Supporting Actor, Costume Design, Make-up, Production Design, Best African Language Film, Visual Effects, and Best Nigerian Film, showcasing its excellence across various aspects of filmmaking.

Femi Adebayo expressed his profound gratitude and excitement over the 7 AMAA nominations for “Jagun Jagun”, congratulating the talented individuals nominated in various categories, and extending appreciation to the AMAA organizers for the recognition.

He also praised his team for their hard work in creating a cinematic masterpiece.

“Hey Guys, we’ve done it again!!! Delighted to announce JAGUN JAGUN clinched seven nominations at the 2024 AMAA AWARDS nominee announcement yesterday.

Nominations include:

BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME DESIGN

ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION DESIGN

ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKE-UP

OUSMANE SEMBENE AWARD FOR BEST FILM IN AN AFRICAN LANGUAGE

ACHIEVEMENT IN VISUAL EFFECT

NATIONAL FILM AND VIDEO CENSORS BOARD (NFVCB) AWARD FOR BEST NIGERIAN FILM

Truly honored to receive these nominations and excited for every contributor in the nominated categories on the production of JAGUN JAGUN!!

Big Thanks to @amaawards_ for the recognition and to my team of talented creatives for making JAGUN JAGUN a timeless masterpiece”.

Femi Adebayo has cemented his status as a trailblazing filmmaker since his Netflix debut, which shattered records with an impressive 2.1 million views, secured a 5th spot on the Non-English Charts, and landed a Top 10 spot in 17 countries, solidifying his movie’s global appeal and marking a significant milestone in his career.

In August 2023, Femi Adebayo was overjoyed as he received his inaugural award for “Jagun Jagun”, marking a triumphant milestone in the film’s successful run and a testament to his exceptional craftsmanship as a filmmaker.

Femi Adebayo shared a heartwarming moment when he received an unexpected award for “Jagun Jagun” after initially considering skipping a dinner invitation from Woli Arole, only to be deeply moved by the surprise honor and heartfelt tributes from Faithia Williams and Bimbo Ademoye.

Femi Adebayo clinched the prestigious Best Indigenous Language award for “Jagun Jagun” at the 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) in May, further solidifying the film’s impact and his excellence in storytelling.

Overwhelmed with gratitude, Femi Adebayo humbly dedicated his AMVCA award to God, his production team, loved ones, and loyal fans, beaming with pride and pledging to continue pushing the boundaries of filmmaking excellence, delivering even more exceptional movies in the future.