Ahead of the African Movie Academy Awards slated for December 20, it is commendation galore for the cast and crew of ‘Badamasi: Portrait of a General’, as the jury of the prestigious film event announced nominations for the film on two categories: ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’ and ‘Best Visual Effects’.

In a statement by the jury made up of renowned global film experts, “Badamasi” got the Best Actor in a Leading Role nomination with Enyinna Nwigwe, for his portrayal of President Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) in the film.

The movie shot by award-winning filmmaker, Obi Emelonye is a biopic on the former military President of Nigeria, who has remained one of the most debated personalities in Nigeria’s socio-political history since Independence.

With a stellar cast led by Enyinna Nwigwe, reprising the eponymous role, the film also parades Nollywood greats including Yakubu Mohammed, Julius Agwu, Charles Inojie, Kalu Ikeagwu, Okey Bakassi and Ali Nuhu.

The intense military dramatic action is set mainly in 1980s/1990s Nigeria and brings to the fore some of the most remarkable events that have shaped Nigeria’s political and historical landscape, as seen through the eyes of some principal characters who overtly participated in these epochal happenings.

Meanwhile, Emelonye, who recently got inducted into the prestigious Directors UK in London, has completed work on a new flick, “Black Mail”, starring O.C Ukeje, alongside foreign actors from Russia, China and the West Indies.