ADJETEY ANANG: ONLY GHANAIAN TO WIN GIAMA

Actor Adjetey Anang popularly called Pusher was the only Ghanaian movie actor who picked an award at the just ended 2nd Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA) which was held at Stafford Centre Performing Arts Theater in Houston, Texas on October 19.

Adjetey picked the Best Actor award for the movie, ‘The Hunters’ at the ceremony which was hosted by Nollywood star Ramsey Nouah.
Adjetey beat giant actors like Majid Michel (Brother’s Keeper), Kalu Ikeagwu (False), Hlomla Dandala (Contract), O.C Ukeje (Alan Poza) and Yemi Blaq (Bridge of Hope) to win the award.


‘The Hunters’ also picked another award on the night; Producer of the Year which went to Abdul Salam Mumini, producer and CEO of Venus Films Production.

Below is the full list of 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 Anang – 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 House Girls

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