The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) are back, and it’s time to celebrate the best in African film and television! The ceremony will be held on May 11th, 2024, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria.
This year marks the 10th edition of the AMVCAs, recognizing outstanding achievements across various categories. Here’s a glimpse at some of the nominees:
Best Digital Content showcases the rise of online entertainment:
- National Treasure – Adebola Adeyela (Lizzy Jay)
- Medical Negligence and Copyright Infringement – Isaac Ayomide Olayiwola (Layi Wasabi)
- Hello Neighbour – Elozonam Ogbolu, Lina idoko, and Jemima Osunde
- The Boyfriend – Maryam Apaokagi-Greene
Indigenous Language Film Categories celebrate the diverse storytelling traditions of Africa:
- West Africa: Mami Wata (CJ Fiery Obasi), Jagun Jagun (Femi Adebayo), Ijogbon (Kunle Afolayan), Orisa (Odunlade Adekola), Nana Akoto (Kwabena Gyansah)
- East Africa: Where The River Divides, Ormoilaa Ogol (The Strong One), Wandongwa, Nakupenda, Itifaki
South Africa: Service To Heart, Uncle Limbani, Motshameko O Kotsi
Multichoice Talent Factory highlights the program’s rising stars:
- Grown, Her Dark Past, Somewhere in Kole, Full Time Husband, The 11th Commandment, Mfumukazi
M-Net Original categories recognize both scripted and unscripted shows:
- Scripted: Slum King, Half Open Window, Itura, The Passenger, Magic Room
- Unscripted: What Will People Say, The Irabors’ Forever After, Nwuyee Bekee (Foreign Wives), Date My Family Zambia, Royal Qlique (Season 2)
Indigenous M-Net Original celebrates shows rooted in local languages and cultures:
- The Passenger, Nana Akoto, Apo, Irora Iya, Love Transfusion (Kiapo Cha Damu)
Short Films offer a platform for condensed storytelling:
- T’egbon T’aburo, Broken Mask, Eighteenth Year, Man and Masquerades, A Place Called Forward
- Supporting Actor and Actress categories recognize the power of ensemble casts:
- Supporting Actor: Alexx Ekubo (Afamefuna), Demola Adedoyin (Breath of Life), Itele d Icon (Jagun Jagun: The Warrior), Gregory Ojefua (This is Life), Timini Egbuson (A Tribe Called Judah), Levi Chikere (Blood Vessel), Ropo Ewenla (Over the Bridge)
- Supporting Actress: Joke Silva (Over the Bridge), Fathia Williams (Jagun Jagun – The Warrior), Bimbo Akintola (The Black Book), Genoveva Umeh (Breath of Life), Eliane Umuhire (Omen), Tana Adelana (Ijogbon – Chaos), Ejiro Onojaife (The Origin: Madam Koi Koi)
Best Lead Actor and Actress categories celebrate the power of central performances:
- Lead Actor: Wale Ojo (Breath of Life), Stan Nze (Afamefuna), Marc Zinga (Omen), Gideon Okeke (Egun), David Ezekiel (Blood Vessel), Richard Mofe Damijo (The Black Book), Adedimeji Lateef (Jagun Jagun – The Warrior), Gabriel Afolayan (This is Lagos)
- Lead Actress: Segilola Ogidan (Over The Bridge), Lucie Debay (Omen), Omowunmi Dada (Asiri Ade), Ireti Doyle (The Origin: Madam Koi Koi), Adaobi Dibor (Blood Vessel), Evelyne Ily (Mami Wata), Kehinde Bankole (Adire), Funke Akindele (A Tribe Called Judah)
Stay tuned for more updates on the nominees and the upcoming ceremony. This is a night you won’t want to miss!
