Mercy Johnson Wins Best Actress at NMA 2012

Mercy Johnson

Star actress, Mercy Johnson, last night (June 2) emerged as the winner of the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. at the inaugural Nollywood Movies Awards.

The actress emerged from a strong field of nominees, which includedGenevieve Nnaji, Omoni Oboli, Uche Jombo, and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde. Mercy Johnson won the award for her role in the movie, Weeping Soul.

The award for Best Actor in a Leading Role went to Joseph Benjamin, for his role in the movie, Tango With Me. The award for Best Actress in an Indigenous Movie went to Funke Akindele, while Yinka Quadri won the award for Best Actor in an Indigenous Role.

Gabriel Afolayan was a big winner on the night, as he won the Rising Star Award (male), as well as the award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in the movie, Ghetto Dreamz.

The biggest winner of the night, wasMahmood Alli-Balogun, whose film, Tango With Me, won four awards, including the award for Best Movie.