Turning the Red Carpet: Green, White & Green
Talent from across the Nigerian Diaspora lead the way in the fight for awards recognition at the 9th Screen Nation Film & Television Awards, featuring in every category.
Chiwetel Ejiofor is up for Male Performance in Film; a category he previously won, for his critically acclaimed role in 12 Years a Slave. Ejiofor will compete for this much coveted award against David Oyelowo for The Butler and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje for The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete and Best Laid Plans.
Previous winner Sophia Okonedo faces stiff competition from fellow British Nigerian compatriot Rakie Ayola for Female Performance in Film. Okonedo for After Earth and Ayola in Dredd and Now Will Do.
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| Sophia Okonedo |
Favourite Male African International Emerging Screen Talent sees Chris Attoh stand as the sole Ghanaian in a field otherwise dominated by Nigerian talent: OC Ukeje, Joseph Benjamin, Femi Jacobs, Anthony Monjaro and Alexx Ukubo.
Competition for Favourite Female African International Emerging Screen Talent is extremely high and sees Linda Ejiofor compete against compatriots Damilola Adegbite and Adepero Oduye to challenge American African’s Danai Gurira and emerging actress of the moment Lupita Nyong'o for the crown.
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| Lupita Nyong'o |
Turning to the small screen Nonso Anozie best known for his roles in Game of Thrones, The Bible and Dracula slugs it out for the public’s affections against former Holby City favourite Jimmy Akingbola in the Favourite Male TV Star category.
Whilst Jimmy’s former Holby co-star Chizzy Akudolu faces very stiff competition from AJ Odudu, best known for hosting Big Brother’s Bit on the Side in the Favourite Female TV star category.
The importance of Nollywood within the world’s film industry is also being recognised, within the category of Favourite Nigerian (New Nollywood) Film. The films competing for this unique honour are Amina, Turning Point, Tango with Me, Onye Ozi, Hoodrush, Flower Girl and Confusion Na Wa.
The 9th Screen Nation Film & Television Awards takes place on Sunday 23rd February 2014 at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, London.
Watch the 2014 Promo
here
The star-studded ceremony will be hosted by the hilarious comedian Ali Baba, aka the Godfather of Nigerian comedy and Caroline Chikezie, the gorgeous Hollywood based actress and newest star of the iconic 24 series starring Kiefer Sutherland.
The Creative Director of the 2014 Awards is the renowned Nigerian born, British based director/producer Obi Emelonye, the man described as bringing the magic of Nollywood to the world.
To be considered for Press Accreditation to the 9th Screen Nation Film & TV Awards please complete and submit the form which can be found on:
http://screennation.com/press/press-accreditation/ • Watch the 2013/14 Nominations Hangout here
- The 9th Screen Nation Film & TV Award will be held on Sunday 23rd February 2014 at the Park Plaza Riverbank hotel.
- Limited VIP tickets for this exclusive event can be purchased exclusively online at Screen Nation website www.screennation.com
- Broadcast Partner: – The show highlights will be broadcast Sun 2nd March 2014 on Vox Africa (Sky218) with repeats on DStv (191) & GOtv (16)
- Key Sponsors and Partners; THE NIGERIA HIGH COMMISSION, THE NOLLYWOOD FACTORY, ARIK AIR, VOX AFRICA, NOLLYWOOD MOVIES, ABN TV, BEN TV, OK! NIGERIA, NEW AFRICAN WOMAN, AFRINOLLY, TAMA RA EVENT DESIGNERS, SPOTLIGHT MEDIA WORLD SERVICES, VIVACITY PR, SCENE TV, DJA MEDIA, DOOWEBDEV, AFRICA X5.TV, ULTIMALT, GUINNESS FOREIGN EXTRA, STAR LAGER, KATO ENTERPRISES, CREATIVE SKILLSET, RAVENSBOURNE COLLEGE OF DESIGN
- The Screen Nation Film & TV Awards is the leading European organisation rewarding and promoting excellence in the Black film & TV sector.
- The Screen Nation event is now fully recognised by the industry and has evolved over the last few years to become a key event in the show business calendar.
- Charles Thompson MBE is the founder and CEO of Screen Nation Media, producers of the Awards ceremony and was awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2011 for his services to the global black film industry. He is an independent film Producer with over 20 years experience in the UK film & TV industry.
Pictures from Screen Nation Nominations
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
PRESS: Elaine Adu-Poku | Head of Press | press@screennation.co.uk
