Lagos State, Nigeria was brought to a standstill on the night of Saturday, March 14, 2020, as the much anticipated seventh edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos State.
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Held in a glamorous fashion, it was a night of glitz as celebrities trooped out looking highly ravishing in costumes as they assembled to celebrate great achievers and achievements in the African movie industry in the course of the year in review. The event was full of entertainment, glamour, and red carpet extravaganza as the continent’s biggest film and television stars thrilled fans with their exceptional fashion display and style.
Seasoned event hosts, IK Osakioduwa and Amina Abdi Rabar hosted the event organized by Africa Magic in collaboration with MultiChoice. High profile Nollywood film ‘’Living in Bondage,’’ was the biggest winner of the night, bagging a total of seven awards inclusive of the Best Overall Movie and Best Director which saw Nigerian movie legend, Ramsey Nouah emerge as the best director.
For the Best Actor in a Drama category, Timini Egbuson had the day while Toyin Abraham emerged as the Best Actress in a Drama. Both winners emerged for their outstanding performances in the movie ‘’Elevator Baby.’’ The Night’s biggest surprise was Nollywood hit movie “King of Boys,” which failed to win an award despite public love for the film which saw Sola Sobowale display extreme master class. Also, the special awards category saw Big Brother Naija season 4 winner, Mercy Eke, emerge as the Best Dressed Female, while Mike Edwards emerged as the Best Dressed Male.
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See full list of winners below:
Best Art Director
RATNIK
Dimeji Ajibola & Iwaotan Olusola Roberts
Best Make-up
GOD CALLING
Lilian Omozele Paul
Best Costume Designer Movie Or TV Series
RATNIK
Dimeji Ajibola
Best Picture Editor
SEVEN
Tosin Igho and Bryan Dike
Best Sound Editor Movie Or TV Series
LIVING IN BONDAGE
Cristina Aragon
Best Lighting Designer In A Movie Or TV Series
GOD CALLING
Cardoso
Best Cinematographer
LIVING IN BONDAGE
John Demps
Best Documentary
SKIN
Beverly Naya
Best Soundtrack Movie Or TV Series
LIVING IN BONDAGE
Larry Gaga & Flavour – Tene
Best Writer
LIVING IN BONDAGE
Asinugo Nicole and CJ Obasi
Best Indigenous Language (Swahili)
SUBIRA
Ravneet Sippy Chadh
Best Indigenous Language (Hausa)
TUNTUBE
Muhammad T. Finisher
Best Indigenous Language (Yoruba)
ALUBARIKA
Yewande Famakin
Best Indigenous Language (Igbo)
NNE
Victor Iyke
Short Video Online
THORN
Bola Akanbi
Best TV Series
TRUTH
Anis Halloway
Multichoice Talent Factory Film
PROMISES
East Africa
Best Movie In Southern Africa
DALITSO
Abraham Kabwe
Best Movie East Africa
PLAN B
Sarah Hassan
Best Movie West Africa
LIVING IN BONDAGE
Steve Gukas
Best Supporting Actress In A Movie/TV Series
GLORIA SARFO
Perfect Picture: 10 Years Later
Best Supporting Actor In A Movie/TV Series
PASCAL TOKODI
Disconnect
Best Actress Comedy In A Movie/TV
FUNKE AKINDELE
Moms At War
Best Actor In A Comedy
CHIBUNOR “FUNNY BONE” STANLEY
Smash
Best Actress In A Drama (Movie/TV Series)
TOYIN ABRAHAM
Elevator Baby
Best Actor In A Drama (Movie/TV Series)
TIMINI EGBUSON
Elevator Baby
Best Director
RAMSEY NOUAH
Living In Bondage
Best Overall Movie
LIVING IN BONDAGE
Steve Gukas
Industry Merit Award
Peter Igho
Trailblazer Award
Swanky JKA
Sources:
Channels TV
Pulse NG
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AMVCA is the best one and a great achievement. Waiting for more updates.