My Father’s Shadow bag 5 awards at AMVCA as Linda Ejiofor  win in both Best Actress, Supporting Actress categories

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, which took place on Saturday May 9 at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos sprung some jaw dropping surprises.

The ceremony celebrates outstanding achievement in African film, television and digital storytelling.

The jury led by the veteran actress, Joke Silva, faced a heavy task.

Two films, Gingerrr and The Herd, lead with nine nominations each, and the competition was fierce across all 32 categories.

Below is list of winners in different categories

Best Digital Content Creator: Leave To Live – Emmanuel Kanaga and Sophia Chisom

Best Indigenous Language (East Africa): Shoaferaw

Best Short Film: Hussainin – Orire Nwani and Josh Olaoluwa

Best Indigenous Language (West Africa): Lisabi: A Legend Is Born – Lateef Adedimeji

Best Indigenous Language (North Africa): Artal Alhanin – Our Memories – Mohamed Awad and Mohamed Abdulraham Eldouma

Best Indigenous Language Film (South Africa); Tlhaho Ya Mosadi – Naledi Galane, Promise Ramoroka, Ernest Ramoroka, Modipadi Mokgohioa

Best Indigenous Language (Central Africa): Mabanda – Kang Quintus

Best Documentary: Beyond Olympic Glory – Shedrack Salami

Best Short Film: Hussainin – Orire Nwani, Josh Olaoluwa

Best Scripted M-Net Original:
The Low Priest – Femi D. Ogunsanwo

Best Unscripted M-Net Original: Nigerian Idol (S10) – Sulaiman Kassim, Anneke De Ridder

Best Indigenous M-Net Original
Inimba – Siphosethu Tshapu, Thandi Ramathesele and Yolanda Ndhlovu

Best Supporting Actress: The Herd – Linda Ejiofor

Best Supporting Actor: Bucci Franklin (To Kill A Monkey)

Best Lead Actress: Linda Ejiofor (The Serpent’s Gift)

Best Lead Actor: Uzor Arukwe (Colours of Fire)

Best Cinematography: To Kill A Monkey – Kabelo Thathe

Best Art Direction: Colours of Fire – Ajamolaya Bunmi

Best Score Music: My Father’s Shadow – Duval Timothy, CJ Mirra

Best Writing TV Series: MTV Shuga Mashariki – Annette Shadeya, Natasha Likimani, Mkamzee Mwatela, Arnold Mwanjila, Makgano Mamabolo

Best Writing Movie: My Father’s Shadow – Wale Davies

Best Costume Design: Colours of Fire – Valerie Okeke

Best Sound Design: My Father’s Shadow – Pius Fatoke and CJ Mirra

Best Series: Inimba – Siphosethu Tshapu, Thandi Ramathesele and Yolanda Ndhlovu

Best Make-up: Warlord – Hakeem Onilogbo

Trailblazer Award: Uche Montana

Industry Merit Award: Sola Sobowale and Kanayo O. Kanayo

Best Director: My Father’s Shadow – Akinola Davies Jr

Best Editing: To Kill A Monkey – Daniel Anyiam

Best Movie: My Father’s Shadow – Funmbi Ogunbanwo and Rachel Dargavel

Best Series (Unscripted): Out N’ About (Harar) – Bruk Yibrah