Begun in 2013, Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA) has become a prestigious international award that recognises and rewards excellence in the continent’s TV and film industry. The nominees for the 6th edition of the award have been announced. The announcement was made on Saturday, June 30 by popular Ghanaian actress and TV presenter, Joselyn Dumas, and Nigerian comedian and actor, Bovi via a syndicated broadcast on all Africa Magic channels. While only Alter Ego made it to the Best Overall Movie category, both movies were nominated for Best Movie West Africa. Here are some highlights from the list:
Best overall movie
Potato Potahto – Shirley Frimpong-Manso
Alter Ego – Moses Inwang
18 Hours – Phoebe Ruguru
Devil’s Chest – Hassan Mageye
Descent – Awal Abdulfatai
The Road to Sunrise – Shemu Joyah
Best Movie West Africa
Potato Potahto – Shirley Frimpong-Manso
Alter Ego – Moses Inwang – Esther Eyibo
Isoken – Jade Osiberu
Tatu – Don Omope, Yolanda Okereke, Segun Arinze, Tolu Awobiyi
Children of Mud – Imoh Umoren
Lotanna – Ifan Micheal
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Tatu nominations
Best Director (Don Omope)
Best Supporting Actress
(Toyin Aimakhu, Funlola Afofiyebi-Riami)
Best Costume Designer Movie or TV Series (Yolanda Okereke)
Best Make Up Artist Movie/TV Series (Thelma Ozy Smith, Hakeem)
Best Sound Editor (Kolade Morakinyo)
Best Art Director (Don Omope, Yolanda Okereke, Segun Arinze, Tolu Awobiyi)
Best Cinematography Movies/TV series
(Akpe Ododoru)
Best Lighting Designer Movie/TV Series
(Akpe Ododoru, Tunde Akinniyi)
Best Soundtrack Movies/TV Series (Evelle)
Alter Ego nominations
Best Director (Moses Inwang)
Best Actress in a Drama/TV Series
(Omotola Jalade Ekeinde)
Best Actor in a Drama Series
(Wale Ojo)
Best Supporting Actress (Emem Inwang)
Best Cinematography Movies/TV series (Bishop Blunt/Adeoye Adeniyi)
Best Sound Editor (Zezom Gnawni)
Best Picture Editor (Moses Inwang/Tunde Bakare)
Best Writer Movie/TV Series (Patrick Nnamani/Koye O/Moses Inwang)