Veteran Nollywood star Shaffy Bello has bagged a nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2025 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for her powerful and captivating performance in “The Masked King.”
The nomination stands as a testament to her remarkable talent, consistency, and dedication to storytelling in African cinema.

Taking to Instagram, Shaffy expressed her deep gratitude for the recognition, describing the honour as evidence of God’s grace in her career journey.
“The Evidence of God’s Grace. Thank you @amaawards_ for the recognition. I do not take it for granted. I am deeply grateful. Congratulations to ALL the nominees. We’ve already WON. See you on the 9th,” she wrote.
She celebrated her fellow nominees while radiating humility and gratitude.
The 21st edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards is set to hold on November 9 in Lagos.
Also, it promises to be an unforgettable night of glitz, glamour, and celebration of African cinematic excellence.
Shaffy Bello’s nomination has been met with excitement from fans and industry colleagues.
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Also, many praises her for consistently delivering outstanding performances that elevate the standard of Nigerian film.

