The 1st Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony was held on May 30, 2005 at the Gloryland Cultural Center in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

Best Picture - The Mayors (Nigeria)

Best Director - Dickson Iroegbu – The Mayors

Best Actress in a leading role - Genevieve Nnaji

Best Actor in a leading role - Richard Mofe Damijo - The Mayors

Best Actress in a Supporting role - Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

Best Actor in a Supporting role Sam Dede - The Mayors

Best Cinematography - Abuja Connection(Nigeria)

Best Screenplay - The Mayors (Nigeria)

Best Musical Score - Osuofia In London(Nigeria)

Best Sound - Yesterday (South Africa)

Best Makeup - Yesterday (South Africa)

Best Costume - Mastermind

Best Editing - Yesterday (South Africa)

Best Special Effects - Eye Of The Gods(Nigeria)