The Board of Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has launched the second coffee table book to mark the 20th anniversary of the continental film awards ceremony. The launch of the second coffee table book drew dignitaries and film practitioners in the country and beyond to the Marriott Hotel in Ikeja GRA, venue of the event. The event kicked off with an opening speech by the Chief Executive Officer of AMAA, Dr Raymond AnyiamOsigwe, who described the AMAA coffee table book as an iconic book.
“We are not just launching a book but we are celebrating my late sister and founder of AMAA, Peace Marie Ogechi Anyiam-Osigwe, who is no more with us here. The coffee table book has captured all the moments of AMAA in the last 20 years for posterity. The coffee table book showcases Africans brilliance in film as well as diasporans and others for the love of creativity and African film.
“It’s an iconic book that captures memorable times of AMAA and it’s not just a coffee table book but a treasure to hold when African creatives and film practitioners are discussed,” he said. Dr Anyiam-Osigwe also xpressed delight at the book launch saying it marks the beginning of other activities lined up for the 20th anniversary and edition of the continental awards. He also noted that the 20th edition will, as always, create memorable experiences that would not be forgotten in a hurry for attendees and guests.
An address was delivered by popular filmmaker, Andy Boyo, who also launched the book, wh.
