The 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was a night to remember! Held at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos State, the event saw the who’s who of the African film industry gather to celebrate excellence and creativity.
Host with the Most
Ik Osakioduwa returned as the host for the 10th consecutive year, bringing his signature charm and wit to the stage.
Trailblazer and Industry Merit Awards
Chimezie Imo was honored with the Trailblazer Award, while Richard Mofe Damijo and Idowu Philips (aka Iya Rainbow) received Industry Merit Awards for their outstanding contributions to the movie industry.
Full List of Winners
Here are the winners in each category:
- Best Digital Content: Medical Negligence and Copyright Infringement (Isaac Ayomide Olayiwola, aka Layi Wasabi)
- Best Supporting Actor: Demola Adedoyin (Breath of Life)
- Best Supporting Actress: Genoveva Umeh (Breath of Life)
- Best Lead Actor: Wale Ojo (Breath of Life)
- Best Lead Actress: Kehinde Bankole (Adire)
- Best Director: BB Sasore (Breath of Life)
- Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa): Jagun Jagun (Femi Adebayo)
- Best Movie: Breath of Life
- Best Indigenous Language Movie (East Africa): Ormoilaa Ogol (The Strong One)
- Best Scripted M-Net Original: Slum King
- Best Unscripted M-Net Original: Nwuyee Bekee (Foreign Wives)
- Best Indigenous M-Net Original: Irora Iya
- Best Costume Design: Lola Awe (Jagun Jagun)
- Best Sound Design: Grey Jones Ossai (Blood Vessel)
- Best Art Direction: Abisola Omolade (Over the Bridge)
- Best Makeup: Campbell Precious Arebamen (Mami Wata)
- Best Editing: Antonio Ribeiro (The Black Book)
- Best Writing Movie: Fumilayo Ransome Kuti – Tunde Babalola
- Best Documentary: Lobola – A Bride’s True Price?
- Best Multichoice Talent Factory Movie: Her Dark Past
Congratulations to all the winners!
