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  • Desmond Elliot reveals inspiration behind controversial AMVCA outfit

    Desmond Elliot reveals inspiration behind controversial AMVCA outfit

    Nollywood actor and politician Desmond Elliot recently turned heads at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards with a bold and unique outfit that sparked mixed reactions online.

    The 50-year-old celebrity wore a flamboyant black two-piece ensemble comprising a shirt and a skirt, featuring a striking elephant print. Despite the controversy surrounding his fashion choice, Elliot explained that there was a deeper meaning behind his decision.

    According to Elliot, his outfit was a deliberate attempt to stand out and make a statement. As someone who is now more involved in politics, he believes that when opportunities arise, one should seize them and make a lasting impression. “I am more in politics now, and it means the few times you have the opportunity, just come out different,” he said.

    When asked about the attention that comes with being in the limelight, Elliot replied that while he doesn’t necessarily love it, he is comfortable with it. He noted that as one navigates midlife, they learn to consider their feelings and live life on their own terms. Elliot’s response to whether he was experiencing a midlife crisis was tongue-in-cheek, saying, “That is if I am not still in it.”

  • Seven Doors sweeps 11th AMVCA’s top honours

    Seven Doors sweeps 11th AMVCA’s top honours

    “Seven Doors”, an historical drama series by Femi Adebayo, has triumphed at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), winning three major awards, solidifying its standout status in Nollywood.

    Femi Adebayo won Best Lead Actor for his portrayal of Adedunjoye, the king in the series.

    Chioma Chukwuka also claimed the Best Lead Actress award for her role as Amaka, Adedunjoye’s wife.

    The series also won Best Music/Score.

    The 11th AMVCA took place on Saturday at the Eko Hotels, Lagos.

    This prestigious event celebrates excellence in African film and television, bringing together the continent’s brightest stars and industry professionals.

    The awards ceremony also celebrated veterans Sani Mu’azu and Nkem Owoh with the Lifetime Achievement Awards.

    Director Kayode Kasum took home the Trailblazer Award for his fresh, genre-defying impact on the industry.

    Speaking at the event, Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, at MultiChoice, emphasised the AMVCA long-term commitment to the Nollywood industry.

    Tejumola noted that the event was a sustainable project that has been evolving over the years to promote the industry’s growth.

    “We are committed to capacity building, evolving the industry, producing and distributing the best local content available on the continent.

    “The AMVCA continues to evolve every single year, and this edition is special as it spotlights younger artistes who will take the industry forward in the next 10 years,” Tejumola said.

    According to Tejumola, the key to keeping viewers engaged is to create content that is relatable and resonates with them.

    “The AMVCA has also had a significant impact on the careers of young artistes, with over nine billion Naira invested in the awards over the past 11 years.

    “Additionally, the MultiChoice Talent Factory provides young filmmakers with a one-year development programme to hone their skills,” she said.

    Other winners are: *Best Supporting Actor*: Gabriel Afolayan (Inside Life).

    • Best Supporting Actress*: Mercy Aigbe, for “Farmer’s Bride”.
    • Best Unscripted M-Net Original*: Nigerian Idol (Kassim SSulaimana and Anneke De Ridder)
    • Best Scripted M-Net Original*: My Fairytale Wedding (Chinenye Nworah & Taiwo Adebayo)
    • Best Digital Content Creator*: Iyo Prosper Adokiye, for “We Listen, We Don’t Judge – Bible Edition.
    • Best Documentary*: Dundun (Ifeoluwa Fatogun & Ebi Atawodi).
    • Best Short Film*: Jide Jblaze Oyegbile.
    • Best Cinematography*: Leo Purman, for “The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos”.
    • Best Editing*: Tongai Furusa, for “Inkabi”.
    • Best Sound Design*: Michael Botha, Olaosebikan Okonrende & Dil Chike Ajufo, for “Suspicion”.
    • Best Art Direction*: Soliu Badu Noutical & Ayanmo Yakub, for “Lisabi: The Uprising”.
    • Best Makeup*: Hakeem Onilogbo, for “Lisabi: The Uprising”.
    • Best Costume Design*: Adedamola Adeyemi, for “Christmas in Lagos”.
    • Best Writing in a TV Series*: Abel Mutua Musyoka.
    • Best Writing (Movie)*: Blessing Uzzi for “Freedom Way”.
    • Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)*: Adedimeji Lateef & Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji.
    • Best Indigenous Language (East Africa)*: Abel Mutua Musyoka
    • Best Indigenous Language (Southern Africa)*: Cosmas Ng’andwe.
  • AMVCA announces best music category for 2025 edition

    AMVCA announces best music category for 2025 edition

    The prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) which is scheduled to take place in Lagos on May 10, 2025, has introduced a new category, Best Music Score, for its 11th edition.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the award’s organizers, Multichoice held a press conference on Thursday to unveil the plans for this year’s ceremony.

    According to the organizers, the 2024 AMVCA will be a four-day celebration, running from May 7 to 10, and will honour outstanding achievements in film production, culture, fashion, music, and other aspects of African entertainment.

    Busola Tejumola, head of content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice, stressed the importance of recognizing African storytelling and its impact on global audiences.

    “We honor the legacy of African storytelling, ensuring our stories remain in the spotlight for generations to come. Year after year, we are witnessing an explosion of high quality production from across the continent,” she said.

    “African filmmakers are telling bold, diverse and compelling stories that captivate audiences both home and abroad. Make no mistakes, the world is watching.”

    Also, nominations list will be announced on March 23 at 7 pm across all Africa Magic channels, and voting will commence immediately after.

    This year’s ceremony will feature 28 voting and non-voting categories, including two special recognition awards.

    The winners in 18 categories will be decided by a panel of judges led by renowned film director and producer Femi Odugbemi, while fans will vote for the remaining 10 categories on the Africa Magic website.

  • AMVCA: Knocks for organizers as Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ loses all five nominations

    AMVCA: Knocks for organizers as Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ loses all five nominations

    Hours after the completion of the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, which was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, on Saturday, May 11, 2024, Social media users are still poring out their opinions and thoughts on the winners and losers.

    Meanwhile, the most talked about is Funke Akindele’s record-breaking film, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ snub has emerged as the biggest talking point from the event.

    Recall that ‘Breath Of Life’ was the biggest winner of the night, snagging six awards, including Best Movie, Best Sound Design, Best Director (BB Sasore), Best Lead Actor (Wale Ojo), Best Supporting Actor (Ademola Adedoyin), Best Supporting Actress (Genoveva Umeh), and Trailblazer (Chimezie Imo).

    As expected, the snub of Nigeria’s highest-grossing film has sparked a social media firestorm.

    Below are some of the reactions of many Netizens

     

    @Wizkidfc wrote, “A Tribe Called Judah is my own Best Movie. Funke Akindele take your flowers.”

    @Lil_maamiii stated, “I don’t want to hear anything like Funke Akindele was robbed oo, when she bagged all the awards with ‘Omo Ghetto: The Saga’, nobody remembered robbery oo, so please let ‘Breath Of Life’ breathe.”

    @Ifeobayeji wrote, “Anyway, Kehinde had a better performance than Funke if we compare both movies [‘Adire’ and ‘A Tribe Called Judah’]. But how ‘Breath of Life’ won best movie over ATCJ [‘A Tribe Called Judah’] is shocking.”

    @Kumms argued, “‘Breath of Life’ is a better movie than ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ on every metric.”

    @MissyKobell opined, “‘A Tribe Called Judah’ is better than ‘Adire’ sha… You can’t beat Funke Akindele in a category if we are being honest.”

    @tianaadebayo wrote, “‘A Tribe Called Judah’ by Funke Akindele gave us what we have always known in a different way but ‘Breath Of Life’ storyline was awesome.. it’s a well deserved win for ‘Breath Of Life’ and that doesn’t mean that Funke Akindele isn’t a winner.. she is now and always.”

    @The_Bolutife wrote, “Second year that Funke Akindele’s blockbuster movie didn’t win any awards. Something is fishing.”

    @abazwhylllz wrote, “A Tribe Called Judah is my own movie of the year. Keep your head high Funke Akindele.”

    @EObaniyi opined, “Award or not, Funke Akindele is the best in the game.”

    @PoojaMedia wrote, “A Tribe Called Judah didn’t win any award. Wow”

    @EngOguns wrote, “I’m not even that mad that A Tribe Called Judah was snubbed in all categories. I’m livid because not once did they mention the 1B milestone.. It’s obvious that #AMVCA10 no longer f*ck with Funke Akindele.”

    @PureMind_ asserted, “The money Funke Akindele made from ‘A Tribe called Judah’ must have rattled a lot of people for this level of hate.”

  • See full list of winners at 10th AMVCA

    See full list of winners at 10th AMVCA

    Nigerian film, “Breath of Life”, has won major categories in the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).

    The film, produced in 2023 by BB Sasore and Derin Adeyokunnu secured wins for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Sound Design, Best Director, and the most coveted award of the night – Best Movie.

    The AMVCA is an annual award presented by MultiChoice, recognising outstanding achievements in television and film.

    The event started on Thursday with a night of icons and a vibrant Cultural Day celebration on Friday.

    On Saturday, the 10th anniversary of the award continued at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, hosted by television personality, Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa.

    Veteran Actress,  Idowu Philips, known as Iya Rainbow”, was honoured with the ‘Industry Merit Award’.

    Richard Mofe-Damijo, a veteran Nollywood actor, was also announced as joint winner of the Industry Merit Award of the 10th edition of the AMVCA.

    Reesponding, Philips said,  “I thank God that I am still alive. 1942 till now, I thank God. I dedicate the award to my creator, my late husband, Augustine Ayanfemi, my childen, my fans and my friends. Thank you all.”

    Mofe-Damijo said: “AMVCA thank you. This is completely unexpected. Every actor, producer, writer and all need someone who can trust in them, I have been blessed by being supported by young people. I thank you.”

    Femi Adebayo’s Jagun Jagun clinched the ‘Best Indigenous Language West Africa’.

    Receiving the award, Adebayo said:  “Thank you AMVCA and all the cast and crew of  Jagun Jagun. We are unstoppable, we are going harder.”

    Below is a list of winners at the 10th AMVCA:

    • Best Writing Award: Volume
    • Best writing movie: Fumilayo Ransome Kuti – Tunde Babalola
    • Best Sound Design: Grey Jones Ossai x2 (Breathe of Life and Blood Vessel)
    • Best Editing: Antonio Ribeiro
    • Best Indigenous West Africa. Femi Adebayo Jagun Jagun
    • Best Digital Content: Layi Wasabi
    • Best Short Film: Broken Mask
    • Best Unscripted M-Net Original: Nwuyee Bekee (Foreign Wives)
    • Best Scripted: Slum King
    • Best Makeup: Mami Wata (Campbell Precious Arebamen)
    • Best Art Direction: Over the bridge
    • Best Costume Design: Jagun Jagun (Lola Awe)
    • Best Supporting Actress: Genoveva Umeh (Breath of Life
    • Best Supporting Actor: Ademola Adedoyin (Breath of Life)
    • Best Cinematography: Over the bridge
    • Best Indigenous MNet Original: Irora Iya
    • Trailblazer Award: Chimezie Imo
    • Industry Merit Awards: Iya Rainbow aka Idowu Philips and Richard Mofe Damijo
    • Best Lead Actress: Kehinde Bankole (Adire)
    • Best Lead Actor: Wale Ojo (Breath of Life)
    • Best MultiChoice Talent Factory Movie: Our Dark Past
    • Best Series (Unscripted): Gh Queens (s2)
    • Best Series Scripted: Itura
    • Best Director: BB Sasore (Breath of Life)
    • Best Movie: Breath of Life

    Speaking at the event, Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice, said that the AMVCA was created to honour exceptional achievements in television and film across the continent.

    ”We are excited to have been able to keep that fire burning through 10 editions.

    “Year after year, we have received numerous entries and can attest to the growth in the quality of submissions with each edition.

    “While this year’s edition is a milestone edition as it is the 10th, it is also a testament to the growth the film industry in Africa has experienced.

    “We congratulate all the winners and nominees who have put in the incredible work. We’ll also like to say a big thank you to everyone in the African film industry. You have all made us proud,” she said.

    This year’s edition of the AMVCA had 27 categories, with 16 non-voting and nine audience voting categories, and the winners were selected by a jury led by ace filmmaker and head judge, Femi Odugbemi.

    Some of the visible works from the awards include ‘Breath of Life’ and ‘Jagun Jagun’, winning multiple awards.

    Shaffy Bello and Seyi Sodimu mesmerised the audience with their 1999 produced music, “Love Me Jeje”.

    Victory Gbakara, 2023 winner of the Nigerian Idol did a performance while renowned artistes like KCee, Awilo, Chike and Adekunle Gold also thrilled the audience.

  • AMVCA:: Two cousins Neo, Venita scoop best dressed Male, Female awards

    AMVCA:: Two cousins Neo, Venita scoop best dressed Male, Female awards

    Neo and Venita Akpofure  two cousins who featured at the Big Brother Naija reality show   shone bright at the 10th African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards’ cultural day held in Lagos on Friday night.

    The best dressed male award was bestowed on Neo while his cousin, Venita was adjudged the Best Dressed Female for the second consecutive year.

    The duo donned Itsekiri royal attires for the 10th AMVCA’s Cultural Day and Opening Night celebration.

    They were presented cheques of N1 million each by the organisers.

    The  10th AMVCA Main Awards Ceremony holds Saturday, May 11, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos State.

  • AMVCA unveils list of nominees for 10th edition [SEE FULL LIST]

    AMVCA unveils list of nominees for 10th edition [SEE FULL LIST]

    Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA) has unveiled the list of nominees for the 10th edition of the award.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the AMVCA 2024 list of nominees were unveiled on Sunday.

    This will be the 10th edition of the event.

    Films like Jagun Jagun, Mami Water, A Tribe Called Judah and Breath of Life lead the way in terms on nominations.

    Here is the full list:

    Best Writing Movie Nominees:

    1. A Tribe Called Judah (Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele, Collins Okoh and Akinlabi Ishola)
    2. Mami Wata (CJ Fiery Obasi)
    3. Jagun Jagun (Adebayo Tijani)
    4. Breath of Life (BB Sasore)
    5. Over The Bridge (Tosin Otudeko)
    6. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (Tunde Babalola)
    7. Afamefuna (Anyanwu Sandra Adaora)

    Best Documentary Nominees:

    1. Ormoilaa Ogol (The Strong One)
    2. Lobola, A Bride’s True Price?
    3. Empalikino (Forgiveness)
    4. The Water Manifesto: Osun (Water for Gold)
    5. Sowing Hope

    Best MultiChoice Talent Factory Nominees:

    1. Grown
    2. Her Dark Past
    3. Somewhere In Kole
    4. Full Time Husband
    5. The 11th Commandment
    6. Mfumukazi

    Best Scripted Nominees:

    1. The Slum King
    2. Half Open Window
    3. Itura
    4. The Passenger
    5. Magic Room

    Best Digital Content Nominees:

    1. Layi Wasabi (Medical Negligence and Copyright Infringement)
    2. Taooma (The Boyfriend)
    3. Lizzy Jay (National Treasure)
    4. Elozonam, Jemima Osunde & Angelina Idoko (Hello Neighbour)

    Best Unscripted M-Net Original Nominees:

    1. What Will People Say
    2. Date My Family Zambia
    3. Nwuyee Bekee (Foreign Wives)
    4. Royal Qlique (Season 2)
    5. The Irabors’ Forever After

    Best Indigenous Language (West Africa) Nominees:

    1. Mami Wata (CJ Fiery Obasi)
    2. Jagun Jagun (Femi Adebayo)
    3. Ijogbon (Kunle Afolayan)
    4. Orisa (Odunlade Adekola
    5. Nana Akoto (Kwabana Gyansah)

    Best Indigenous Language (East Africa) Nominees:

    1. Where The River Divides
    2. Wandongwa
    3. Nakupenda
    4. Itifaki
    5. Ormoilaa Ogol (The Strong One)

    Best Indigenous Language (Southern Africa) Nominees:

    1. Service to Heart
    2. Uncle Limbani
    3. Motshameko O Kotsi

    Best Costume Design Nominees:

    1. Daniel Obasi
    2. Demola Adeyemi
    3. Bolanle Austin Peters, Ituen Basi, Folake Coker and Clement Effanga
    4. Lola Awe
    5. Bunmi Demilola Fashina

    Best Indigenous M-Net Original Nominees:

    1. The Passenger
    2. Nana Akoto
    3. Apo
    4. Irora Iya
    5. Love Transfusion (Kiapo Cha Damu)

    Best Short Film Nominees:

    1. Broken Mask
    2. Eighteenth Year
    3. Man and Masquerades
    4. A Place Called Forward
    5. T’egbon T’aburo

    Best Supporting Actress Nominees:

    1. Joke Silva (Over The Bridge)
    2. Bimbo Akintola (The Black Book)
    3. Fathia Williams (Jagun Jagun)
    4. Genovevah Umeh (Breath of Life)
    5. Tana Egbo-Adelana (Ijogbon)
    6. Ejiro Onajaife (Madam Koikoi)
    7. Eliane Umuhire (Omen)

    Best Lead Actor Nominees:

    1. Richard Mofe-Damijo (The Black Book)
    2. Wale Ojo (Breath of Life)
    3. Stan Nze (Afamefuna)
    4. Marc Zinga (Omen)
    5. Lateef Adedimeji (Jagun Jagun)
    6. Gabriel Afolayan (This is Life)
    7. David Ezekiel (Blood Vessel)
    8. Gideon Okeke (Egun)

    Best Lead Actress Nominees:

    1. Funke Akindele (A Tribe Called Judah)
    2. Adaobi Dibor (Blood Vessel)
    3. Ireti Doyle (The Origin: Madam Koi Koi)
    4. Kehinde Bankole (Adire)
    5. Evelyne IIy (Mami Wata)
    6. Omowumi Dada (Asiri Ade)
    7. Segilola Ogidan (Over The Bridge)
    8. Lucie Debay (Omen)

    Best Supporting Actor Nominees:

    1. Timini Egbuson (A Tribe Called Judah)
    2. Alexx Ekubo (Afamefuna)
    3. Demola Adedoyin (Breath of Life)
    4. Itele D Icon (Jagun Jagun)
    5. Gregory Ojefua (This is Life)
    6. Levi Chikere (Blood Vessel)
    7. Ropo Ewenla (Over The Bridge)

    Best Cinematography Nominees:

    1. Mami Wata
    2. Jagun Jagun
    3. Ijogbon
    4. Blood Vessel
    5. Breath of Life
    6. Over The Bridge
    7. Omen

    Best Editing Nominees:

    1. Chuka Ejorh and Onyekachi Banjo
    2. Holmes Awa
    3. Alex Kamau and Victor Obok
    4. Dayo Nathaniel
    5. Antonio Ribeiro
    6. Nathan Delannoy

    Best Sound Design Nominees:

    1. Ava Momoh (Over the Bridge)
    2. Daniel Pellerin and Amin Bhatia (Kipkemboi)
    3. Grey Jones Ossai (Breathe of Life and Blood Vessel)
    4. Samy Bardet (Mami Wata)

    Best Art Direction Nominees:

    1. Mami Wata (C.J Fiery Obasi)
    2. Blood Vessel (Victor Akpan)
    3. Over The Bridge (Abisola Omolade)
    4. Breath of Life (Okechukwu Frost Nwankwo, Kelechi Odu)
    5. The Black Book (Pat Nebo and Chima Temple)
    6. Jagun Jagun: The Warrior (Tunji Afolayan)
    7. Omen (Eve Martin)

    Best Makeup Nominees:

    1. Feyisayo Oyebisi (A Tribe Called Judah)
    2. Francesca Otaigbe (Over the Bridge)
    3. Campbell Precious (Mami Wata)
    4. Hadizat Gambo (Mojisola)
    5. Hakeem Onilogbo (Jagun Jagun)

    Best Writing TV Series Nominees:

    1. Skinny Girl in Transit (Season 7)
    2. Wura (Season 2)
    3. Visa on Arrival
    4. MTV Shuga Naija
    5. Volume
    6. Masquerades of Aniedo
    7. Slum King

     

  • AMVCA 2024: Jagun Jagun, A Tribe Called Judah ,Mami Water, others bag nominations

    AMVCA 2024: Jagun Jagun, A Tribe Called Judah ,Mami Water, others bag nominations

    The annual Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award, AMVCA, is around the corner and the nominee’s for this year’s has been unveiled.

    This will be the 10th edition of the event.

    Movies like Jagun Jagun, Mami Water, A Tribe Called Judah and Breath of Life lead the way in terms on nominations.

    See full list:

    Best Writing Movie Nominees:

    1. A Tribe Called Judah (Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele, Collins Okoh and Akinlabi Ishola)

    2. Mami Wata (CJ Fiery Obasi)

    3. Jagun Jagun (Adebayo Tijani)

    4. Breath of Life (BB Sasore)

    5. Over The Bridge (Tosin Otudeko)

    6. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (Tunde Babalola)

    7. Afamefuna (Anyanwu Sandra Adaora)

    Best Documentary Nominees:

    1. Ormoilaa Ogol (The Strong One)

    2. Lobola, A Bride’s True Price?

    3. Empalikino (Forgiveness)

    4. The Water Manifesto: Osun (Water for Gold)

    5. Sowing Hope

    Best Documentary Nominees:

    1. Ormoilaa Ogol (The Strong One)

    2. Lobola, A Bride’s True Price?

    3. Empalikino (Forgiveness)

    4. The Water Manifesto: Osun (Water for Gold)

    5. Sowing Hope

    Best MultiChoice Talent Factory Nominees:

    1. Grown

    2. Her Dark Past

    3. Somewhere In Kole

    4. Full Time Husband

    5. The 11th Commandment

    6. Mfumukazi

    Best Scripted Nominees:

    1. The Slum King

    2. Half Open Window

    3. Itura

    4. The Passenger

    5. Magic Room

    Best Digital Content Nominees:

    1. Layi Wasabi (Medical Negligence and Copyright Infringement)

    2. Taooma (The Boyfriend)

    3. Lizzy Jay (National Treasure)

    4. Elozonam, Jemima Osunde & Angelina Idoko (Hello Neighbour)

    Best Unscripted M-Net Original Nominees:

    1. What Will People Say

    2. Date My Family Zambia

    3. Nwuyee Bekee (Foreign Wives)

    4. Royal Qlique (Season 2)

    5. The Irabors’ Forever After

    Best Indigenous Language (West Africa) Nominees:

    1. Mami Wata (CJ Fiery Obasi)

    2. Jagun Jagun (Femi Adebayo)

    3. Ijogbon (Kunle Afolayan)

    4. Orisa (Odunlade Adekola

    5. Nana Akoto (Kwabana Gyansah)

    Best Indigenous Language (East Africa) Nominees:

    1. Where The River Divides

    2. Wandongwa

    3. Nakupenda

    4. Itifaki

    5. Ormoilaa Ogol (The Strong One)

    Best Indigenous Language (Southern Africa) Nominees:

    1. Service to Heart

    2. Uncle Limbani

    3. Motshameko O Kotsi

    Best Costume Design Nominees:

    1. Daniel Obasi

    2. Demola Adeyemi

    3. Bolanle Austin Peters, Ituen Basi, Folake Coker and Clement Effanga

    4. Lola Awe

    5. Bunmi Demilola Fashina

    Best Indigenous M-Net Original Nominees:

    1. The Passenger

    2. Nana Akoto

    3. Apo

    4. Irora Iya

    5. Love Transfusion (Kiapo Cha Damu)

    Best Short Film Nominees:

    1. Broken Mask

    2. Eighteenth Year

    3. Man and Masquerades

    4. A Place Called Forward

    5. T’egbon T’aburo

    Best Supporting Actress Nominees:

    1. Joke Silva (Over The Bridge)

    2. Bimbo Akintola (The Black Book)

    3. Fathia Williams (Jagun Jagun)

    4. Genovevah Umeh (Breath of Life)

    5. Tana Egbo-Adelana (Ijogbon)

    6. Ejiro Onajaife (Madam Koikoi)

    7. Eliane Umuhire (Omen)

    Best Lead Actor Nominees:

    1. Richard Mofe-Damijo (The Black Book)

    2. Wale Ojo (Breath of Life)

    3. Stan Nze (Afamefuna)

    4. Marc Zinga (Omen)

    5. Lateef Adedimeji (Jagun Jagun)

    6. Gabriel Afolayan (This is Life)

    7. David Ezekiel (Blood Vessel)

    8. Gideon Okeke (Egun)

    Best Lead Actress Nominees:

    1. Funke Akindele (A Tribe Called Judah)

    2. Adaobi Dibor (Blood Vessel)

    3. Ireti Doyle (The Origin: Madam Koi Koi)

    4. Kehinde Bankole (Adire)

    5. Evelyne IIy (Mami Wata)

    6. Omowumi Dada (Asiri Ade)

    7. Segilola Ogidan (Over The Bridge)

    8. Lucie Debay (Omen)

    Best Supporting Actor Nominees:

    1. Timini Egbuson (A Tribe Called Judah)

    2. Alexx Ekubo (Afamefuna)

    3. Demola Adedoyin (Breath of Life)

    4. Itele D Icon (Jagun Jagun)

    5. Gregory Ojefua (This is Life)

    6. Levi Chikere (Blood Vessel)

    7. Ropo Ewenla (Over The Bridge)

    Best Cinematography Nominees:

    1. Mami Wata

    2. Jagun Jagun

    3. Ijogbon

    4. Blood Vessel

    5. Breath of Life

    6. Over The Bridge

    7. Omen

    Best Editing Nominees:

    1. Chuka Ejorh and Onyekachi Banjo

    2. Holmes Awa

    3. Alex Kamau and Victor Obok

    4. Dayo Nathaniel

    5. Antonio Ribeiro

    6. Nathan Delannoy

    Best Sound Design Nominees:

    1. Ava Momoh (Over the Bridge)

    2. Daniel Pellerin and Amin Bhatia (Kipkemboi)

    3. Grey Jones Ossai (Breathe of Life and Blood Vessel)

    4. Samy Bardet (Mami Wata)

    Best Art Direction Nominees:

    1. Mami Wata (C.J Fiery Obasi)

    2. Blood Vessel (Victor Akpan)

    3. Over The Bridge (Abisola Omolade)

    4. Breath of Life (Okechukwu Frost Nwankwo, Kelechi Odu)

    5. The Black Book (Pat Nebo and Chima Temple)

    6. Jagun Jagun: The Warrior (Tunji Afolayan)

    7. Omen (Eve Martin)

    Best Makeup Nominees:

    1. Feyisayo Oyebisi (A Tribe Called Judah)

    2. Francesca Otaigbe (Over the Bridge)

    3. Campbell Precious (Mami Wata)

    4. Hadizat Gambo (Mojisola)

    5. Hakeem Onilogbo (Jagun Jagun)

    Best Writing TV Series Nominees:

    1. Skinny Girl in Transit (Season 7)

    2. Wura (Season 2)

    3. Visa on Arrival

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  • AMVCA: Broda Shaggi emerges best actor in Comedy

    AMVCA: Broda Shaggi emerges best actor in Comedy

    Nigerian comedian, actor and producer, Samuel Animashaun Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi has been crowned the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award, AMVCA, for the ‘Best Actor in a comedy’.

    Shaggi won the awards based on the role he played in the movie, “Inside Life.”

    Broda Shaggi had in April in a tweet announced his nomination for the award.

    He wrote: “Hello, how are you? I’ve been nominated again for AMVCA’s Best Actor in a Comedy. Two nominations in the category for my roles in SURVIVORS and INSIDE LIFE.”

    Broda Shaggy   won in the same category at the 2022 African movie awards, while Osas Ighodaro won in ‘Best Actress in a Drama, Movie, or TV Series.’ He also won the same category last year.

  • See full lists of 2023 AMVCA winners

    See full lists of 2023 AMVCA winners

    The 2023 African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), being the 9th edition was held on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

    Bimbo Ademoye, Tobi Bakre and Osas Ighodaro were among the Nollywood stars who stole the limelight at the AMVCA 2023.

    The prestigious event, held at the Eko Hotel, Lagos State, celebrated talents in the film world across Africa.

    The award night which was graced by seasoned and legendary celebrities had different categories with different winners from the industry scooping the gongs up for grabs.

    Here is a full list of the winners at 2023 AMVCA:

    Best Actor in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series)

    Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggi) –

    Best Actress in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series)

    Bimbo Ademoye – Selina

    Best Actor in a Drama – (Movie/TV Series)

    Tobi Bakre – Brotherhood

    Best Actress in a Drama – (Movie/TV Series)

    Osas Ighodaro – Man of God

    Best Supporting Actor (Movie/TV Series)

    Abdisattar Ahmed – Gacal

    Best Supporting Actress (Movie/TV Series)

    Efe Irele – Four Four Forty Four

    Best Short Film

    Adeoye Adetunji – Pa Aromire

    Best Online Social Content Creator

    Elozonam, Kie Kie – Back From The Future

    Best Original Telenovela

    Mpali

    Best Unscripted Original

    King Bugar

    Best Original Comedy Series

    Njoro Wa Uba

    Best Original Drama Series

    Ricordi

    Best Art Director

    Wale Adeleke – King Of Thieves (Agesinkole)

    Best Costume Designer (Movie/TV Series)

    Adeola Art-Alade – The Real Housewives of Lagos (Reunion Episode)

    Best Lighting Designer (Movie/TV Series)

    Mathew Yusuf – Brotherhood

    Best Picture Editor (Movie/TV Series)

    Holmes Awa & Daniel Tom – Crime & Justice

    Best Sound Editor (Movie/TV Series)

    Anu Afolayan – Anikulapo

    Best Soundtrack (Movie/TV Series)

    Kent Edunjobi – Anikulapo

    Best Makeup (Movie/TV Series)

    Maryam Ndukwe, Hakeem Effects Onilogbo – Shanty Town

    Best Writer (Movie/TV Series)

    Sola Dada – Anikulapo

    Best Cinematographer (Movie/TV Series)

    Loukman Ali – Brotherhood

    Best Movie, Southern Africa

    Jewel – Elvis Chucks

    Best Movie, East Africa

    Click Click Bang – Philip Karanja Njenga

    Best Movie, West Africa

    Brotherhood – Jade Osiberu

    Best Television Series

    Crime & Justice – Yinka Edward

    Best Documentary

    Nigeria-the Debut – Nora Awolowo

    Best Director

    Loukman Ali – Brotherhood

    The Multichoice Talent Factory Film

    Leaked

    Best Indigenous Language, Swahili (Movie/TV Series)

    Philip Karanja Njenga – Click Click Bang

    Best Indigenous Language, Yoruba (Movie/TV Series)

    Anikulapo – Kunle Afolayan

    Best Indigenous Language, Hausa (Movie/TV Series)

    Aisha – Abubakar Bashir Maishadda

    Best Indigenous Language, Igbo (Movie/TV Series)

    Uhuruchi – Victor Iyke

    Best Overall Movie, Africa

    Anikulapo – Kunle Afolayan

    Industry Merit Award

    Patience Ozokwor

    The Trailblazer Award

    Angel Onigwe

    Best Dressed Male

    Enioluwa Adeoluwa

    Best Dressed Female

    Beauty Tukura