17th December, 2010
The first Indigenous Movie Awards (TIMA), will hold this Sunday at the Knot Centre,  Herbert Macaulay Street, Yaba, Lagos.
The event is targeted at celebrating indigenous cinematic excellence in Nigeria.
According to the organiser, Olumide, who is also a member of Directors Guild of  Nigeria (DGN), disclosed that the award will showcase the culture and heritage of  Nigeria as a country.
“This award is the first of its kind and we intend to really celebrate it in a  cultural way. It is an award that will bring together different Nigerian cultures.  For instance, we have nominees from different tribes in a way that has never been  done before, from the Yoruba, Igbo, Ibibio, Hausa, Ebira, Calabar and Kanuri, among  others,†he said.
He added that top on the list of nominees for the awards are Odunade Adekola, for  his role in Emi ni re kan laye, Muyiwa Ademola, Antar Laniyan and so many other  actors.
“All I can say is that after this award, Nollywood will take a better shape,†he  added.
NollywoodReel gathered that the event is expected to commence with red carpet by 3Â Â p.m., while the awards proper is slated for 4 p.m.
