The 9th edition of the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) took place at the Eko Hotel on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
The event was a celebration of the film industry across Africa, recognizing the talent and hard work of those involved.
Jade Osiberu’s Brotherhood and Kunle Afolayan’s Anikulapo were among the big winners of the night, receiving multiple awards in different categories.
The above films showcased the high level of creativity and talent present in the African film industry.
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During the ceremony, veteran actress Patience Ozokwor was awarded the Industry Merit Award for her exceptional service to the industry.
The recognition was a testament to her dedication and contribution to the growth of the African film industry.
Below was the full list of winners at the ninth edition of AMVCA 2023:
BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY – (Movie/TV Series)
Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggi) –
BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY – (Movie/TV Series)
Bimbo Ademoye – Selina
BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Tobi Bakre – Brotherhood
BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Osas Ighodaro – Man of God
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Abdisattar Ahmed – Gacal
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Efe Irele – Four Four Forty-Four
BEST SHORT FILM
Adeoye Adetunji – Pa Aromire
BEST ONLINE SOCIAL CONTENT CREATOR
Elozonam, Kie Kie – Back From The Future
BEST ORIGINAL TELENOVELA-
Mpali
BEST UNSCRIPTED ORIGINAL-
King Bugar
BEST ORIGINAL COMEDY SERIES–
Njoro Wa Uba
BEST ORIGINAL DRAMA SERIES–
Ricordi
BEST ART DIRECTOR
Wale Adeleke – King Of Thieves (Agesinkole)
BEST COSTUME DESIGNER (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Adeola Art-Alade – The Real Housewives of Lagos (Reunion Episode)
BEST LIGHTING DESIGNER (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Mathew Yusuf – Brotherhood
BEST PICTURE EDITOR (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Holmes Awa & Daniel Tom – Crime & Justice
BEST SOUND EDITOR (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Anu Afolayan – Anikulapo
BEST SOUNDTRACK (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Kent Edunjobi – Anikulapo
BEST MAKEUP – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Maryam Ndukwe, Hakeem Effects Onilogbo – Shanty Town
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BEST WRITER (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Sola Dada – Anikulapo
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Loukman Ali – Brotherhood
BEST MOVIE, SOUTHERN AFRICA
Jewel – Elvis Chucks
BEST MOVIE, EAST AFRICA
CLICK CLICK BANG – Philip Karanja Njenga
BEST MOVIE, WEST AFRICA
Brotherhood – Jade Osiberu
BEST TELEVISION SERIES
CRIME & JUSTICE – Yinka Edward
BEST DOCUMENTARY
NIGERIA-THE DEBUT – Nora Awolowo
BEST DIRECTOR
Loukman Ali – Brotherhood
THE MULTICHOICE TALENT FACTORY FILM –
Leaked
BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE, SWAHILI (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Philip Karanja Njenga – Click Click Bang
BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE, YORUBA (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Anikulapo – Kunle Afolayan
BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE, HAUSA (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Aisha – Abubakar Bashir Maishadda
BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE, IGBO (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Uhuruchi – Victor Iyke
BEST OVERALL MOVIE, AFRICA
Anikulapo – Kunle Afolayan
INDUSTRY MERIT AWARD –
Patience Ozokwor
THE TRAILBLAZER AWARD–
Angel Onigwe
BEST-DRESSED MALE –
Enioluwa Adeoluwa
BEST-DRESSED FEMALE –
Beauty Tukura
