Zafaa Award

Zafaa Award organised by Nollywood Entertainment, United Kingdom (UK), in partnership with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) will hold at the Odeon Greenwich and Troxy East London from 20th to 23th of this month .The award is aimed at promoting professionalism and healthy competition among artistes and other stakeholders in the industry.The highlight of the day includes a film conference and investment forum, free African movies from 6 minutes documentaries to feature films and the Award.

Eight state governors in the country have been selected to receive the prestigious Africa Film Festival and Academy Awards (ZAFAA 2009).The governors have made outstanding strides in supporting entertainment industry for sustainable growth and development. Some of the state governors selected for the awards include Lagos State governor, Alhaji Raji Fashola; Governor Ikedi Ohakim of Imo and Arc. Namadi Sambo, Kaduna state,Bayelsa governor, Timipre Sylva; Gabriel Suswam of Benue state, Ali Modi Sherrif of Borno and Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta state.

Award categories at ZAFAA 2009 include best producer and director indigenous best African TV station in UK, best upcoming actress in UK and best child actor female among others. There will be exclusive genres of awards like the lifetime recognition which will be given to a Nigerian who has contributed in no small measures to the development of Arts and Culture in the country. Awardees will be presented with ZAFAA Trophies made by the same company that produces the Oscar and Bafta Trophies. Thee organizers are optimistic that event will in future measure up with reputable foreign awards such as Oscar and the British Bafta.