The 8th edition of the prestigious African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) returned after a year hiatus as a result of Covid19. The event chara
The 8th edition of the prestigious African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) returned after a year hiatus as a result of Covid19.
The event characterized with glitz and glamour took place yesterday at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island.
An annual gathering of industry professionals and lovers of African movies and television recognizes outstanding achievement in television and film.
Hosted by IK Osakioduwa and South African television personality, Bonang Matheba, the award ceremony saw actor and influencers, Osas Ighodaro and Denola Grey carting home the award of best dressed male and female.
Below is a full list of the winners in the 33 categories.
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
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
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
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 – ‘Nne-Ka
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
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
