Nigerians have been asked to prepare for what is arguably the most prestigious award ceremony in Nollywood, the eighth edition of their Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA), happening on May 14.
The annual event celebrates the efforts and talent of actors, producers, directors, and other film professionals. It is making a comeback after its inability to hold in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The award organisers, Multichoice, have also announced that the eight-day event leading to the awards gala night will begin on May 7. While the award gala is scheduled to hold on May 14.
Speaking on the event, the Executive Head of Content & West Africa Channels, MultiChoice Group, Busola Tejumola, said: “We received a good number of quality entries from across the continent for this edition of the AMVCAs and we are pleased to reveal the final shortlist of nominees, which we are confident embody the excellence the awards is renowned for.”
Before we get to see tears of joy rolling down the faces of our favourite actors, or feel tensed when presenters say the words, “And the winner is,” let’s focus on the recently announced nomination list.
Nominees of the 33 categories were announced on Saturday during a live stream hosted by Adesua Etomi-Wellington and Daniel Etim Effiong.
The duo announced the nominees in 33 categories including the newly introduced Best Online Social Content Creator category.
They also announced that the viewers will decide a total of 12 categories while the awards’ panel headed by seasoned filmmaker, Victor Okhai, will select the other 21 categories.
Here is the full nomination list.
Best Actress in A Comedy
Bimbo Ademoye (Breaded Life)
Bisola Aiyeola (Dwindle)
Funke Akindele (Omo Ghetto: The Saga)
Nancy Isime (Kambili – The Whole 30 Yards_
Nse Nkpe Etim (Quams Money)
Sarah Hassan (Just In Time)
Best Actor in A Comedy
Broda Shaggi/Samuel Perry (Dwindle)
Deyemi Okanlawon (Omo Ghetto (The Saga)
Femi Adebayo (Progressive Tailors Club)
Gideon Okeke (Loving Rona)
Shawn Faqua (Soole)
Timini Egbuson (Ponzi)
Williams Uchemba (Dear Affy)
Best Cinematographer
Barnabas Emordi (Superstar)
James Amuta (Collision Course)
John Njaga Demps (Nneka the Pretty Serpent)
Muhammed Atta Ahmed (Rattlesnake – The Ahanna Story)
Peter Kreil, Wale Adebayo, Samuel Jonathan and Moruf Fadaro (Amina)
Samuel Jonathan And Moruf Fadaro (The Mystic River)
Victoria Ombogo (Just In Time)
Best Africa Magic Original Comedy Series
Bright Okpocha and Solomon Adekunle (My Flatmates)
Funke Akindele Bello and Jjc Skillz (My Siblings & I)
Rogers Time (The Johnsons)
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