The film was first released at the 2009 Rotterdam International Film Festival and was met with wide critical acclaim . It received ten nominations and won five awards at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards , including the awards for Best Picture , Heart of Africa , Achievement in Cinematography and Achievement in Visual Effects . On 31 July 2014 , A book titled '' Auteuring Nollywood : Critical Perspectives on The Figurine '' , detailing scholarly analysis of events in the film was released . The book was also welcomed with positive reviews . '' The Figurine '' has also been used as a subject of educational studies in the Arts department of some higher institutions
6th Africa Movie Academy Awards
6th Africa Movie Academy Awards
The Figurine