By Our Reporter
On Saturday, the much anticipated 6th edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) was held to much fanfare, glitz and glam at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.
As expected, the crème de la crème of the African film, TV and entertainment industry turned out on the famous AMVCA red carpet and the show, which was hosted by the returning duo of IK Osakioduwa and Minnie Dlamini, started with an electrifying performance by the critically acclaimed Niger-Delta dance troupe, Seki.
Other performances of the night include renditions by famous singer-producer Cobhams Asuquo, and Nigerian opera singer, Omo Bello who performed together with her orchestra. Nigerian rapper Falz also thrilled on the night, even as he won the ‘Best Supporting Actor in a Drama’ award.
The big winners of the night include Adjetey Anang and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde for ‘Best Actor in a Drama/Movie’ and ‘Best Actress in a Drama/Movie’ respectively while Jade Osiberu won in the ‘Best Director’ category for the movie ‘Isoken.’
Another highlight of the night was when renowned Nigerian cinematographer Tunde Kelani was presented with the Industry Merit award, a decision that was well received by the audience as evidenced by a prolonged standing ovation. In the same vein, the Trailblazer Award was given to Bisola Aiyeola in recognition of her growing impact in the African film and TV space.
The crowning of the night was the announcement of Phoebe Ruguru’s ’18 Hours’ as the Best Overall movie.
See the full list of winners at the 2018 AMVCAs below:
1. Best Documentary
The Flesh Business – Denis Wanjohi Maina
2. Best Television Series
This Is It – Dolapo Adeleke (Lowla Dee)
3. Best Cinematographer Movie Or Tv Series
Okafor’s Law – Yinka Edward
4. Best Movie East Africa
18 Hours – Phoebe Ruguru
5. Best Writer (Movie/Tv Series)
Alter Ego by Patrick Nnamani, Koye O, Moses Inwang
6. Best Indigenous Language Movie Or Tv Series – Yoruba
Etiko Onigedu – Femi Adebayo
7. Best Lighting Designer Movie Or Tv Series
Tatu – Akpe Ododoru, Tunde Akinniyi
8. Best Picture Editor Movie/Tv Series
18 Hours – Mark Maina
9. Best Indigenous Language Movie Or Tv Series – Igbo
Bound – Lilian Afegbai
10. Best Sound Editor Movie Or Tv Series
Tatu – Kolade Morakinyo, Pius Fatoke
11. Best Sound Track Movie Or Tv Series
Tatu – Evelle
12. Best Costume Designer Movie Or Tv Series
The Bridge – Ngozi Obasi, James Bessinone
13. Best Indigenous Language Movie Or Tv Series – Hausa
Mansoor – Ali Nuhu
14. Best Make Up Artist Movie Or Tv Series
Tatu – Thelma Ozy Smith, Hakeem Effect Onilogbo
15. Best Art Director Movie Or Tv Series
Lotanna – Tunji Afolayan
16. Best Indigenous Language Movie Or Tv Series – Swahili
Supa Modo – Sarika Hemi Lakhani
17. Best Movie Southern Africa
The Road To Sunrise – Shemu Joyah
18. Best Director Movie
Isoken – Jade Osiberu
19. Best Movie West Africa
Isoken – Jade Osiberu
20. Best Overall Movie
18 Hours – Phoebe Ruguru
21. Best Actor In A Comedy (Movie/Tv Series)
A Million Baby – Odunlade Adekola
22. Best Actor In A Drama (Movie/Tv Series)
Keteke – Adjetey Anang
23. Best Actress In A Comedy (Movie/Tv Series)
Auntie Boss – Nyce Wanjeri
24. Best Actress In A Drama (Movie/Tv Series)
Alter Ego – Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
25. Best Supporting Actor In A Drama (Movie/Tv Series)
New Money – Falz
26. Best Supporting Actress In A Drama (Movie/Tv Series)
Isoken – Lydia Forson
27. Best Short Film Or Online Video
Penance – Michael ‘Ama Psalmist’ Akinrogunde
28. Industry Merit Award
Tunde Kelani
29. Trail Blazer Award
Bisola Aiyeola