Jackie Appiah crowned Best Actress at 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards

Ghanaian screen icon Jackie Appiah has achieved a landmark victory, taking home the prestigious Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAAS).

Her performance in the film Red Carpet earned her this esteemed recognition at this year’s AMAA gala held in Lagos, Nigeria, on November 2.

Jackie won amidst stiff competition from talented nominees and her win certainly marks a significant milestone in her illustrious career, spanning over two decades.

Red Carpet, directed by Frank Rajah Arase, is a bold production by Samis Media, led by celebrated filmmaker and costume designer Samira Yakubu. 

It features an all- star cast, including Kalsoume Sinare, Grace Omaboe, Selly Ghally, Roseline Ngissah, Adjetey Annang, Abeiku Santana, Beverly Afaglo, and Deyemi Okanlawon, among others.

Jackie Appiah's journey with the AMAAS began in 2007, when she won her first award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Beyonce. 

From that early triumph, Appiah quickly rose to prominence, claiming her first Best Actress in a Leading Role award in 2010 for The Perfect Picture. 

In that memorable role, she portrayed a wife struggling with marital incompatibility, a performance praised for its depth and nuance. She has since received consistent nominations over the vears-from Princess.

Beyond the AMAAS, Appiah's talent has earned her numerous accolades, including Best Actress at the 2010 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, the Ghana Movie Awards, and Pan African Actress of the Year at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards in 2011.