Sinking Sands written and directed by U-S based Ghanaian film maker Leila Dzansi, received a total of 13 nominations for the upcoming Ghana Movie Awards (MAGs), scheduled for December 25. Ama Ghana, the most nominated local movie, received 12 nominations.
Sinking Sands with a reported budget of $1.5 million, is the story of Jimah and Pabi, who are a match made in heaven until an accident leaves Jimah with a scar that alters his physical appearance and turns him into a monster -figuratively. Jimmy Jean Louis (played Jimah Sanson) is best known for his role as “The Haitian” on NBC’s hit drama “Heroes.” AmaK Abebrese (PabiAdulai) is a British television presenter, producer and actress of Ghanaian origin.
Below is the full list of nominees: [NB: E.L. and L.L refer to English Language and Local Language respectively]
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (E.L)
1. Senanu Gbedawu [CHECKMATE]
2. Majid Michel [BEAST]
3. J.O.T Agyeman [I SING OF A WELL]
4. Prince Osei & Eddie Nartey [KISS ME IF U CAN]
5. Van Vicker [DNA TEST]
6. Ruffy Samuel [LOVE & LUST]
BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE (E.L)
1. Martha Ankomah [KISS ME IF U CAN]
2. Akorfa Edjeani Asiedu [I SING OF A WELL]
3. Ama Abrebrese [SINKING SANDS]
4. Lydia Forson [A STING IN A TALE]
5. Lucky Lawson [DESPERATE TO SURVIVE]
6. Jackie Appiah, Juliet Ibrahim, Yvonne Okoro, Roselyn Ngissah [4 PLAY]
BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (L.L)
1. Kofi Adu a.k.a Agya koo [AMA GHANA]
2. Akwesi Boadi aka Akorbotu [SIKA AKUABA]
3. Francis Kusi [YAA ASANTEWAA WAR]
4. Timothy Bentum [DEVIL’S SEED]
5. Ebenezer Donkoh [MADAM MOKE]
BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE(L.L)
1. Rose Mensah aka Kyeiwaa [AKRASI BURGERS]
2. Emelia Brobbey [TUMI]
3. Vivian Jill [AMA GHANA]
4. Mercy Asiedu [ABROKYIRE BEYIE]
5. Theresa Mensah [YAA ASANTEWAA WAR]
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (E.L)
1. John Dumelo [GAME]
2. Ekow Blankson [CHECKMATE]
3. Ekow Smith Asante [NAKED FACES]
4. Kofi Adjorlolo [Beast]
5. Adjetey Annan [A STING IN A TALE]
6. Kweku Sintim Misa. Aka. KSM [CHECKMATE]
7. Omar Sheriff Captan [4 PLAY]
8. Gavivina Tamakloe [BLACKMAIL]
9. Chris Attoh [SINKING SANDS]
BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (E.L)
1. Nadia Buari [CHECKMATE]
2. Yvonne Nelson [GAME]
3. Beverly Afaglo [GAME]
4. Rama Brew [WHO LOVES ME]
5. Kalsum Sinare [TRINITY]
6. Naa Ashorkor [CHECKMATE]
7. Karima [CHECKMATE]
8. Nana Hayford [BEAST]
9. Doris Sackitey [SINKING SANDS]
BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE (L.L)
1. Kofi Davis Essuman [ADULTS ONLY]
2. Ofori Attah [AWIEYE]
3. Clement Bonney [AMA GHANA]
4. Kofi Laing [AMA GHANA]
5. Lord Kenya [DEVILS SEED]
6. Samuel Ofori [AKRASI BURGERS]
7. William Addo [MADAM MOKE]
BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE. (L.L)
1. Nana Mc Brown [MADAM MOKE]
2. Barbara Newton [ABROKYIRE BAYIE]
3. Pearl Kugblenu [DEVILS SEED]
4. Alexis Ntsiakoh [ABROKYIRE BAYIE]
5. Gloria Osei Safo [MADAM MOKE]
BEST WRITING-ADAPTED OR ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
1. Leila Dzansi [I SING OF A WELL]
2. Leila Dzansi [SINKING SANDS]
3. Shirley .F.Manso [A STING IN A TALE]
4. Benjamin k .Adu [AMA GHANA]
5. Kobby Rana [KISS ME IF U CAN]
BEST VISUAL EFFECT
1. Barry Isa Quaye [FLASH FEVER]
2. Afra Marley [GAME]
3. Ken Attoh, Godfrey Grant [A STING IN A TALE]
4. Kalifa Adams [DEVILS SEED]
BEST WARDROBE
1. Mabel Germain [SINKING SANDS]
2. Lydia Laryea [A STING IN A TALE]
3. Samira Yakubu [BLACKMAIL]
4. George Atoba [AMA GHANA]
BEST MUSIC SCORE
1. Game
2. Ama Ghana
3. A Sting in a tale
4. Kiss me if u can
5. 4play
6. Sinking Sands
BEST ORIGINAL SONG
1. Who Loves me [WUTAH]
2. Delilah [OFORI AMPONSAH]
3. Kiss Me if U Can [KOBBY RANA]
4. A Sting in a Tale [VIP]
5. Ama Ghana [PATRICK ADU]
6. Game [BISA]
7. A Sting in a Tale [4X4]
8. Chelsea [DASEBRE DWAMENA]
BEST DIRECTING (E.L)
1. Shirley F. Manso [A STING IN A TALE]
2. Kobby Rana [KISS ME IF YOU CAN]
3. Leila Dzansi [SINKING SANDS]
4. Patrick Yadaah [D.N.A TEST]
5. Socrates Safo [ADULTS ONLY]
BEST DIRECTING (L.L)
1. Oman Sheriff Captan [DELILAH)
2. Asare Bediako [TUMI]
3. Frank Gharbin [AMA GHANA]
4. Albert Kudovu [ABROKYIE BEIYIE]
5. Kweku Twumasi [YAA ASANTEWAA]
BEST EDITING
1. Afra Marley [GAME]
2. Afra Marley [TRINITY]
3. Nana A.Manso [A STING IN A TALE]
4. Fred Agyepong [FLASH FEVER]
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
1. Bob J [CHECKMATE]
2. Bob J [A STING IN A TALE]
3. Prince Nyarko [AMA GHANA]
4. Samuel Gyandoh [CHELSEA]
DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR
1. Emoimogen Hogen [TRINITY]
2. Joshua Sarpong [AMA GHANA]
3. Nadia Acha-Kang [GAME]
4. Diana Pealore [BEAST]
BEST MAKE-UP
1. Lydia [TRINITY]
2. Jude Odeh [AMA GHANA]
3. Jane A. Williams [CHECKMATE]
4. I sing of a well [RUTH MENSAH]
5. Lyrdyna Abuhipsah [BEAST]
BEST PICTURE
1. Ama Ghana
2. I sing of a well
3. Sinking Sands
4. A Sting in a tale
5. Chelsea
6. Checkmate
BEST STORY
1. Who Loves me
2. Sinking Sands
3. A Sting in a Tale
4. Game
BEST ART DIRECTION
1. Game
2. Checkmate
3. Sinking Sands
4. Ama Ghana
BEST ACTOR / WEST AFRICA COLLABORATION
1. Yemi Blaq [SINKING SANDS]
2. Ramsey Noah [GUILTY PLEASURES]
3. Desmond Elliot [GUILTY PLEASURES]
4. Uti Nwachukwu [BUSTING OUT]
BEST ACTRESS / WEST AFRICAN COLLABORATION
1. Genevieve Nnaji [SILENT SCANDAL]
2 Nse [GUILTY PLEASURES]
3. Tonto Dikeh [LOVE & LUST]
4. Uche Jumbo [NOLLYWOOD HUSTLERS]
5. Omotola Jalade [PERFECT STORM]
6. Mercy Johnson [SHAKIRA]
BEST MOVIE / WEST AFRICAN COLLABORATION
1. Sinking Sands
2. Guilty Pleasures
3. Love & Lust
4. Perfect Storm
5. Bursting Out
The Jury for the upcoming Ghana Movie Awards has apologized for removing ‘Sinking Sands’ lead actress Ama K Abebrese from the Discovery of the Year category, remarking that the inclusion of the actress’ name was a mistake. According to a press release, the Jury explained that the faux pas was due to a typographical error during the typing of the names of nominees for the media.
The announcement means that the nominees for the Discovery of the Year award are as follows:
Emoimogen Hogen [Trinity]
Joshua Sarpong [Ama Ghana]
Nadia Acha-Kang [Game]
Diana Pealore [Beast]