Africa’s biggest night for film and TV lit up Lagos on Saturday as stars, filmmakers, and creators gathered for the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards ( AMVCA ). The event started at 7 p.m. at Eko Hotel and Suites, honoring the best work in movies, series, and digital content from across Africa. Many fans joined live on Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv, others streamed online.
Below are the winners and nominees in various categories:
✓ Best Movie Writing
Winner: 'My Father’s Shadow' by Wale Davies
Other nominees:
• 'The Herd' by Lani Aisida
• 'Blackout' by Ikenna Okpara
• 'Cards on the Table' by Shirleen Wangari
• 'Gingerrr' by Xavier Ighorodje
• 'Suky' by Isaac Ayodeji
• '3 Cold Dishes' by Tomi Adesina
✓ Best TV Series Writing
Winner: 'MTV Shuga Mashariki' by Annette Shadeya, Natasha Likimani, Mkamzee Mwatela, Arnold Mwanjila, Makgano Mamabolo
Other nominees:
• 'The Wives' by Donald Tombia, Timendu Aghahowa, Chiemeka Osuagwu
• 'Our Husband' by Xavier Ighorodje
• 'Addis Fikir' by Besufekade Mulu
• 'Baba OH' by Temilola Balogun
• 'The Party' by Stephen Okonkwo
• 'Gizat' by Yednekachew Ayne
✓ Best Cinematography
Winner: 'To Kill A Monkey' by Kabelo Thathe
Other nominees:
• 'My Father’s Shadow' by Jermaine Edwards
• 'The Herd' by Emmanuel Igbekele
• 'Finding Nina' by Daanong Gyang
• 'The Serpent’s Gift' by Emmanuel Igbekele
• 'Stitches' by KC Obiajulu
• 'Gingerrr' by Emmanuel Igbekele
✓ Best Editing
Winner: 'To Kill a Monkey' by Daniel Anyiam
Other nominees:
• 'Cordelia' by Kazeem Agboola
• 'My Father’s Shadow' by Omar Guzman Castro
• 'Landline' by Nwanguma Peter Chidebere, Dele Doherty
• '3 Cold Dishes' by Asurf Amuwa Oluseyi
• 'Osamede' by Winston AIG-Ohioma
✓ Best Art Direction
Winner: 'Colours of Fire' by Ajamolaya Bunmi
Other nominees:
• 'The Serpent’s Gift' by Zainab Oladupupo
• 'The Herd' by Omolade Abisola
• 'Aljana' by Olatunji Afolayan, Gideon Stephen
• 'Suky' by Victor Akpan
• 'Inimba' by Thabiso Senne
✓ Best Costume Design
Winner: 'Colours of Fire' by Valerie Okeke
Other nominees:
• 'The Serpent’s Gift' by Mary Chukuma
• 'The Real Housewives of Lagos (S3)' by Deola Art Alade, Darey Art Alade
• 'Something About The Briggs' by Yolanda Okereke
• 'To Kill a Monkey' by Ikechukwu Urum, John Joseph Angel
✓ Best Makeup
Winner: 'Warlord' by Hakeem Onilogbo
Other nominees:
• 'Behind The Scenes' by Mojisola Imam
• 'Lisabi (A Legend Is Born)' by Adeola Thelma Bamgboye
• 'Gingerrr' by Diablaq Artistry
• 'Abanisete' by Adeola Thelma Bamgboye
• 'Suky' by Ruth Harcourt
• 'Labake Olododo' by Adeola Thelma Bamgboye
✓ Best Sound/Sound Design
Winner: 'My Father’s Shadow' by Pius Fatoke, CJ Mirra
Other nominees:
• 'Gingerrr' by Tolu Obanro
• 'Ben Made It' by Vaughan Phillips
• 'The Party' by Tolu Obanro
• 'Sebata (The Beast)' by Vaughan Phillips
• 'The Herd' by Fisayo Adefolaju
✓ Best Score/Music
Winner: 'My Father’s Shadow' by Duval Timothy, CJ Mirra
Other nominees:
• '3 Cold Dishes' by Nissi Ogulu
• 'Osamede' by Chubb Okobah
• 'Gingerrr' by Tolu Obanro
• 'The Party' by Tolu Obanro
• 'MTV Shuga Mashariki' by SoFresh
• 'To Kill A Monkey' by Oscar Herman-Ackah
✓ Best Indigenous Language Film – West Africa
Winner: 'Lisabi (A Legend is Born)' by Lateef Adedimeji
Other nominees:
• 'The Serpent’s Gift' by Winifred Mena-Ajakpovi
• 'Labake Olododo' by Iyabo Ojo and team
• 'Aljana' by Grace Yachat Yakubu
• 'Olorisha' by Abiola Adeshina
✓ Best Documentary
Winner: 'Beyond Olympic Glory' by Shedrack Salami
Other nominees:
• 'The Good x The Bad of Afrobeat' by Louis Ejiofor
• 'The People Shall' by Mark Maina and Nick Wambugu
• 'Not Addressing This Anymore' by Huzzain Bello
• 'BOU' by Mwaka Gerald Remmy
✓ Best Short Film
Winner: 'Hussainin' by Orire Nwani and Josh Olaoluwa
Other nominees:
• 'Rise' by Jessie J. Rowlands
• 'Fleas' by Jordy Sank
• 'Telephone' by Fimisinuola Adejonwo
• 'My Body, God’s Temple' by Uzoamaka Power
✓ Best Digital Content Creator
Winner: 'Leave To Live' by Emmanuel Kanaga and Sophia Chisom
Other nominees:
• 'Luxury Koko' by Maryam Apaokagi-Greene (Taaoma)
• 'The Marriage List' by Destiny Ogie Osarewinda
• 'The Rate Race' by Benedict Ehimare Oriaifo
• 'August Meeting Election' by Steve Chuks
• 'Did I Just Hear Muah' by Akwaman
✓ Best Lead Actor
Winner: 'Colours of Fire' by Uzor Arukwe
Other nominees:
• 'Oversabi Aunty' by Mike Ezuruonye
• 'Lisabi: A Legend Is Born' by Lateef Adedimeji
• 'To Kill A Monkey' by William Benson
• 'Grandpa Must Obey' by Kanayo O. Kanayo
• 'Bet I Love You' by Khumbuza Meyiwa
• '3 Cold Dishes' by Wale Ojo
• 'Red Circle' by Femi Branch
✓ Best Lead Actress
Winner: 'The Serpent’s Gift' by Linda Ejiofor
Other nominees:
• 'To Kill A Monkey' by Bimbo Akintola
• 'The Lost Days' by Ifeoma Fafunwa
• 'Something About The Briggs' by Ariyike Owolagba
• 'Her Excellency' by Sola Sobowale
• 'Behind The Scenes' by Scarlet Gomez
• 'The Herd' by Genoveva Umeh
• 'Mother Of The Brides' by Gloria Anozie-Young
✓ Best Supporting Actor
Winner: 'To Kill a Monkey' by Bucci Franklin
Other nominees:
• 'The Yard' by Simileoluwa Hassan
• 'Gingerrr' by Lateef Adedimeji
• 'Colours Of Fire' by Gabriel Afolayan
• 'Agesinkole (King Of Thieves 2)' by Femi Adebayo
• 'Red Circle' by Lateef Adedimeji
• 'Owambe Thieves' by Femi Branch
• 'Behind The Scenes' by Uzor Arukwe
✓ Best Supporting Actress
Winner: 'The Herd' by Linda Ejiofor
Other nominees:
• 'Oversabi Aunty' by Olamide Kidbaby
• 'Gingerrr' by Bisola Aiyeola
• 'The Covenant Series' by Sola Sobowale
• 'Aljana' by Nadia Dutch
• 'The Herd' by Amal Umar
• 'MTV Shuga Mashariki' by Juliebrenda Nyambura
• 'Behind The Scenes' by Funke Akindele
✓ Best Director
Winner: 'My Father’s Shadow' by Akinola Davies Jr.
Other nominees:
• 'The Herd' by Daniel Etim Effiong
• 'Gingerrr' by Yemi Filmboy Morafa
• '3 Cold Dishes' by Asurf Amuwa Oluseyi
• 'Cordelia' by Tunde Kelani
• 'Osamede' by James Kalu Omokwe