The 2017 City People Movie Awards (eight in the series) came with glitz, razzmatazz and emotion from nominees, winners and fans.
The award which held on Sunday October 8th at Balmoral event centre, Oregun Ikeja, Lagos, was a great recognition for veterans and rising stars in the Nigerian movie industry.
Some of the first time winners at the event were very emotional and grateful for the acknowledgement of their contribution in the entertainment industry.
The publisher of City People Magazine, Seye Kehinde, told CNG that the award was aimed at recognising the contribution of veterans and upcoming stars in the movie industry.
He also said the award will encourage the artistes to want to do more.
Below are the list of awardees and winners.
Best Kannywood Actor of the Year
Adamu A. Zango
Yakubu Mohammed
Ali Nuhu
Sadiq Sani Sadiq
Aminu Sheriff Momo – Winner
Suleiman Basho
Rabiu Rikadawa
Kannywood Best Supporting Actor of the Year
Nuhu Abdullahi
Abdul Sheriff
Lawal Ahmed – Winner
Haruna Talle Mafata
Rabiu Daushe
Rabiu Rikadawa
Kannywood Most Promising Actor of the Year
Shamsu Dan-Iya
Garzali Miko
Ado Gwanja
Ibrahim Daddy – Winner
Khalid Lamaj
Ibrahim Usman
Kannywood Most Promising Actress of the Year
Sadiya kabala
Sadiya Adamu
Maryam Yahaya
