Rwandan actress Analyssa Munyana, widely known as Mama Sava, has been nominated for the Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2025 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), to be held in Nigeria on November 9, 2025.
She earned the nomination through her performance in the Rwandan film Mucoma: The Battle of the Couple, where she plays the role of Espérance, a woman navigating the emotional and legal challenges of a broken marriage. The film explores themes of love, conflict, and the role of women in restoring peace within families.
The film, released on August 31, 2025, is primarily in Kinyarwanda, with subtitles in French and English. It was shot in Kigali and directed by Rwandan filmmaker Mutiganda wa Nkunda, who has a growing reputation in both local and international film circles. He described the film as a reflection on marital conflicts and their broader impact on families and society.
Mama Sava is competing against several prominent African actresses, including Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman (The Serpent Gift), Shaffy Bello (The Masked King), Danica De La Ray Jones (Hunting Jessica Brok), Florence Mariserena (Small Gods), and others.
AMAA, established in 2005, is one of the most recognized film award platforms in Africa, celebrating excellence in African cinema and promoting African storytelling on a global stage.
