Winners have quietly emerged at the 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos State. The annual accolades, presented by MultiChoice, discreetly honor exceptional achievements in movie production. Below are the victors:
Best Makeup:
- Francesca Otaigbe (Over the Bridge)
- Campbell Precious (Mami Wata) – WINNER
- Hadizat Gambo (Mojisola)
- Hakeem Onilogbo (Jagun Jagun — The Warrior)
- Feyisayo Oyebisi (A Tribe Called Judah)
Best Art Direction:
- Blood Vessel (Victor Akpan)
- Over The Bridge (Abisola Omolade) – WINNER
- Breath of Life (Okechukwu Frost Nwankwo, Kelechi Odu)
- The Black Book (Pat Nebo and Chima Temple)
- Jagun Jagun: The Warrior (Tunji Afolayan)
- Mami Wata (C.J ‘Fiery’ Obasi)
- Omen (Eve Martin)
Best Costume Design:
- Demola Adeyemi (Over The Bridge)
- Bolanle Austin Peters, Ituen Basi, Folake Coker, and Clement Effanga (Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti)
- Lola Awe (Jagun Jagun: The Warrior) – WINNER
- Bunmi Demilola Fashina (Mami Wata)
- Daniel Obasi (Breath of Life)
Best Writing TV Series:
- Skinny Girl in Transit Season 7 (Bunmi Ajakaiye, Ifeanyi Barbara Chidi, and Abdul Tijani- Ahmed)
- Wura Season 2 (Jeffery David Musa, Olumide Kuti & Esther Oyiza Kokori)
- Visa on Arrival (Bovi Ugboma)
- MTV Shuga Naija (The MTV Staying Alive Foundation)
- Volume (Mona Ombogo) – WINNER
- Masquerades of Aniedo (Timendu Aghahowa & Motunde Akiode)
- Slum King (Donald Tombia, Ifeanyi Barbara Chidi, Fatimah Binta Gimsay & Xavier Ighorodje)
Best Writing in a Movie:
- Breath of Life (BB Sasore)
- Over The Bridge (Tosin Otudeko)
- Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (Tunde Babalola) – WINNER
- Jagun Jagun: The Warrior (Adebayo Tijani)
- Afamefuna (Anyanwu Sandra Adaora)
- A Tribe Called Judah (Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele, Collins Okoh, and Akinlabi Ishola)
- Mami Wata (C.J. ‘Fiery’ Obasi)
Best Sound Design:
- Ava Momoh (Over the Bridge)
- Daniel Pellerin and Amin Bhatia (Kipkemboi)
African entertainment continues to dazzle and inspire audiences worldwide with its rich diversity, vibrant storytelling, and unparalleled talent. From captivating movies to infectious music beats, the African entertainment industry showcases the continent’s cultural richness and creative prowess on a global stage. With each production and performance, African artists and creatives uplift and celebrate their heritage, contributing to a narrative of unity, resilience, and boundless creativity. As the industry continues to flourish, let’s embrace and support African entertainment, celebrating its power to entertain, educate, and unite us all. Together, we look forward to witnessing the continued growth and success of African talent, shining brightly on screens and stages across the globe.
