The biggest award event on the continent that celebrates actors, filmmakers and other contributors in the film industry took place on Sunday evening, 2nd September, at the Eko Hotel, Lagos.
AMVCA
AMVCA 2018 was sponsored by Konga, Airtel and H2o. It featured a brand new category called the
AMVCA Achiever’s Award and had a surprise award –
The AMCVA Trailblazer Award which was won by actress and singer,
Bisola Aiyeola.
The Trailblazer award was not listed in the nominations and was presented by Ireti Doyle. Bisola was visibly elated to receive the award, and could not hide her excitement as she screamed. Alongside the gold-plated AMVCA trophy, the actress went home with a brand new car, courtesy of Multichoice.
Jade Osiberu’s
Isoken won the award for Best Movie West Africa; the director also received the Best Director Award. The movie
18 Hours was the Overall Best Movie of the year.
The ceremony was lit up with performances by rave rapper,
Falz, ace producer
Cobhams Asuquo, a traditional dance group and an Orchestra.
The 6th AMCVA awards had TV and film celebrities from across Africa in attendance, including countries like Kenya, South Africa, Malawi, Ghana, and Nigeria.
Bisola
Bisola’s popularity in the entertainment industry began with her participation in the 2008 edition of MTN Project Fame, which introduced her to opportunities in the movie industry. She is also a One.org ambassador and represented the organization at the United Nations General Assembly in New York
Below is a complete list of winners at the awards
Best Sound Editor
Tatu – Kolade Morakinyo and Pius Fatoke
Best Picture Editor
18 Hours – Mark Maina
Best Lighting Designer Movie/TV Series
Tatu – Akpe Ododoru, Tunde Akinniyi
Best Cinematography Movies/TV series
Okafor’s Law – Yinka Edward
Best Costume/Designer Movie or TV Series
The Bridge – Ngozi Obasi and James Bessinone
Best Short Film/Online Video
Penance – Micheal Ama Psalmist’ Akinrogunde
Best Documentary
The Flesh Business – Dennis Wanjohi
Best Make Up Artist Movie/TV Series
Tatu – Thelma Ozy Smith, Hakeem Effect Onilogbo
Best Art Director
Lotanna – Tunji Afolayan
Best Soundtrack Movies/TV Series
Tatu – Evelle
Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series – Swahili
Super Modo – Sarika Hemi Lhakani
Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series – Hausa
Mansoor – Ali Nuhu
Best Indigenous Language Movies or TV Series – Yoruba
Etiko Onigedu – Femi Adebayo
Best Indigenous Language Movies or TV Series – Igbo
Bound – Lilian Afegbai
Best TV/Drama/Comedy series
This Is It – Dolapo Adeleke
Best Movie East Africa
18 Hours – Phoebe Ruguru
Best Movie West Africa
Isoken – Jade Osiberu
Best Movie Southern Africa
The Road to Sunrise – Shemu Joyah
Trail Blazer Award
Bisola Aiyeola
Industry Merit Award
Tunde Kelani
Best Writer Movie/TV Series
Alter Ego – Patrick Nnamani/Koye O/Moses Inwang
Best Supporting Actress
Lydia Forson – Isoken
Best Supporting Actor
Falz – New Money
Best Actress in a comedy and TV series
Nyce Wanueri – Auntie Boss
Best Actor in a comedy
Odunlade Adekola – A Million Baby —WINNER
Best Actress in a Drama/TV Series
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde – Alter Ego
Best Actor in a Drama Series
Adjetey Anang – Keteke
Best Director
Jade Osiberu – Isoken
Best Overall Movie
18 Hours – Phoebe Ruguru
View the full list of
nominees here.
