Founded by Peace Anyiam-Osigwe in 2005, the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) promotes African filmmaking excellence under the Africa Film Academy. It annually celebrates industry professionals, renowned as the premier accolade in African cinema, evolving from a televised event into a year-round platform. The inaugural 2005 ceremony in Yenagoa, Nigeria, set the stage for subsequent editions predominantly hosted there until the first international event in 2015.