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 som
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
