| Number: | 1 |
| Award: | Africa Movie Academy Awards |
| Date: | Saturday, May 30, 2005 |
| Site: | Gloryland Cultural Center Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria |
| Host: | Stella Damasus-Aboderin Segun Arinze |
| Organizer: | Africa Film Academy |
| Best Picture: | The Mayors[1] [2] |
| Next: | 2nd |
The 1st Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony was held on May 30, 2005 at the Gloryland Cultural Center in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, to honor the best African films of 2004.[3] The ceremony was broadcast live on Nigerian national television. Nollywood actress Stella Damasus-Aboderin and Nollywood actor Segun Arinze hosted the ceremony.[4]
The winners of the 14 Award Categories are listed first and highlighted in bold letters.[1]
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| Best Actress in a leading role | Best Actor in a leading role | ||||||
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| Best Actress in a Supporting role | Best Actor in a Supporting role | ||||||
| Best Indigenous Film | Best Child Actor | ||||||
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| Best Cinematography | Best Screenplay | ||||||
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| Best Makeup | Best Costume | ||||||
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| Best Editing | Best Special Effects | ||||||
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| Lifetime Achievement Award: Amaka Igwe | |||||||