The 8th Edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards took a new dimension as it stretched through eight days of rich events. Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is an annual accolade presented by MultiChoice recognizing outstanding achievement in television and film.
Here’s how it went down:
Day 1: OPENING NIGHT GALA
Regular host IK Osakioduwa was joined by South African media personality Bonang Matheba to steer the opening event. Nigerian Idol’s 2022 Top four finalists — Jordan, Banty, Progress, and Zaron — took the stage to thrill the audience. Celebrities like Osas Ighodaro, Bimbo Ademoye, and Lala Akindoju were in attendance.
Day 2: RUNWAY SHOW
The first ever AMVCA Runway was at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos and featured exhibitors from a shortlist of a competition. These exhibitors were Amy Aghomi, Azeezat Alawusa, Ezioghene Egbelefiyo, Felix Asuquo, Ikechukwu Nwosu, Obinna Omeruo, Omowunmi Pillot, Oseluese Okpamen, and Sophie Nwabunike. While Sophie Nwabunike, Obinna Omeruo and Felix Asuquo emerged overall best. These next rated fashion designers were coached by Lanre DaSilva Ajayi of Lanre DaSilva Ajayi, Mai Atafo of ATAFO and Adebayo Oke-Lawal of Orange Culture. The event was hosted by TV personality Victoria “Miz Vick” Eze and featured performance from veteran group Styl Plus and Afropop queen Yemi Alade.
Day 3: YOUNG FILMMAKERS DAY
Day 4: CONTENT MARKET WORKSHOP
Day 5: DIGITAL MARKETER’S CURATORS BRUNCH
Day 6: A CELEBRATION OF AFRICA’S DIVERSITY
This event was aimed at promoting the elements of African cultures and featured Poetry, Music, local games. Juju musician Ṣeun Kuti performed alongside the Jare Band at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. The event was hosted by Nancy Isime.
Day 7: NOMINEES GALA
The gala was hosted by Adesua Etomi and Etim Effiong had in attendance the nominees, TV and Film personalities alongside other celebrities.
Day 8: AFRICA MAGIC VIEWERS CHOICE AWARDS
The main event has hosted by IK Osakioduwa and Bonang Matheba while the Red Carpet correspondents were Ebuka Uchendu, Uti Nwachukwu, Toke Makinwa and Sika Osei. This year’s event awarded the best Dressed Male and Female won by Denola Gray and Osas Ighodaro respectively.
AMVCA WINNERS:
Best Overall film
Amina – Izu Ojukwu & Okey Ogunjiofor
Best Actress In a Drama
Osas Ighodaro – Rattlesnake : The Ahanna Story
Best Actor in a Drama
Stan Nze – Rattlesnake : The Ahanna Story
Best Actress in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series)
Funke Akindele-Bello – Omo Ghetto the Saga
Best Actor in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series)
Broda Shaggi – Dwindle
Best Supporting Actress (Movie/TV Series)
Omowummi Dada – Country Hard
Best Supporting Actor (Movie/TV Series)
Odunlade Adekola – Jankariwo
AMVCA Trailblazer Award
Teniola Aladese
Best Director
Ramsey Nouah – Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story
Best Art Director (Movie/TV series)
Tunji Afolayan – Amina
Best Picture Editor
Tunde Apalowo – For Maria Ebun Pataki
Best Sound Editor (Movie/TV series)
Jim Lively and James Nelson – Amina
Best Lighting Designer (Movie/TV Series)
Mathew Yusuf for Rattlesnake- The Ahanna Story
Best Writer (Movie/TV Series)
Manie Oiseomaye, Donald Tombia and Biodun Stephen – Introducing The Kujus
Best Cinematographer
Muhammed Atta Ahmed – Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story
Best Makeup
Balogun Abiodun – Omo Ghetto The Saga
Best Costume Designer
Millicent T. Jack – Amina
Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Swahili)
Freddy Feruzi – Obambo
Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Hausa)
Rogers Ofime for Voiceless
Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Yoruba)
David Akande, Demola Yusuf and Edgard Leroy – Alasie
Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Igbo)
Uche Nnanna Maduka – Nneka
Best Television Series (Drama/ Comedy)
Rogers Ofime -The Mystic River
Best Documentary
Saitabao Kaiyare, Mumo Liku, Elena Schilling, Daniella Fritz and Ann Katrina Boberg – If Objects Could Speak
Best Short Film Or Online Video
Taiwo Ogunnimo – I Am The Prostitute Mama Described
Best Online Social Content Creator
Oga Sabinus – Mr Funny
Best Movie (Southern Africa)
Hairareb- Dantagos Jimmy-Melani
Best Movie (East Africa)
The Girl In The Yellow Jumper- Morocco Omar
Best Movie (West Africa)
Collision Course – Bolanle Austen-Peters and Joseph Umoibom
Best Soundtrack (Movie/TV Series)
Gold Coast Lounge – Pascal Aka and Raquel
Best Africa Magic Original Comedy Series
The Johnsons
Best Africa Magic Original Drama Series
The Rishantes’ – Dimbo Atiya
Best Multichoice Talent Factory
Daisy Masembe – Engaito
Living Legend award
Taiwo Ajayi-Lycett
