The Screen Nation Awards 2011

2011 heralds another edition of The Screen Nation Film and TV Awards a.k.a the UK Oscars, which takes place on Sunday, 16th October, 2011 at The O2, Peninsula Square, London and will be hosted by one of TV's favorite couples, Angellica Bell and Michael Underwood.

This awards event was founded to celebrate outstanding achievements and diversity on the British screen, and now, for the first time in its history, African films and also, actors are receiving nominations which definitely means Africa and all it stands for is being recognized worldwide. We do need to give each other pats on our backs.

#ProudlyAfrican

The likes of  Mercy Johnson, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Mike Ezuruonye appear in the list and below, are the categories where Africans and African movies were nominated.

Favorite West African Film

• Ije
• Inale
• Perfect Picture
• Sinking Sands
• The Figurine
• The Mirror Boy

Favorite West African Actor

• Hakeem Kae Kazim
• John Dumelo
• Majid Michel
• Mike Ezuruonye
• Osita Iheme
• Ramsey Nouah

Favorite West African Actress

• Ama K Abebrese
• Funke Akindele
• Genevieve Nnaji
• Jackie Appiah
• Mercy Johnson
• Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

AFRICA!!! Stand Up!

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