Saturday, December 21, 2013

AFRICA MAGIC CELEBRATES A DECADE FUN & ANNOUNCES AMVCA'S 2014 NOMINEES

JOCELYN DUMAS


MICHELLE DEDE

UCHE JOMBO RODRGUEZ



One of the most watched channels on DSTV bouquet, Africa Magic clocked a decade old about 2 weeks ago and to celebrate the milestone they had a glorious celebration, at the Landmark Event Center, Lekki extension, Victoria Island, Lagos. 


It was a beautiful night and a double-pronged event that was aired live. First was the 10th anniversary dinner and entertainment & then the announcement of the nominees in the different categories for the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2014 (AMVCA 2014). As usual and as expected at occasions like this, many guests from all over came to celebrate with the brand, most especially those in the movie & entertainment industry on a Thursday which is a work day all dressed to the nines. 

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Some of those that we saw at the event, were the likes of the very gorgeous and shapely Joselyn Dumas, hmmmm!!!! That backside can only be described in glorious terms, she came looking exquisite in her white outfit, but we thought she could have done more to hide those very visible panty lines. Apart from that she was the epitome of grace & gorgeousness. There were also the likes of Susan Peters in her silver sequined dress, Eku Edewor who at occasions like this always looks exquisite and changed twice. There was also Uche Jombo- Rodriguez in that black outfit with the 2 slits at the front. We didn't particularly love that outfit that much as we thought it would have looked better on a much thinner and more voluptuous(chest wise) person. As usual there were the likes of now single and mingling Toke Makinwa, the super gorgeous Damilola Adegbite in her yellow outfit, Isio Wanogho in her floor length dress, Kcee & Harrysong who later performed, the very dapper looking Praiz who opened the show, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Nigeria's best dressed comedian Julius Agwu was in the house, Uti Nwachukwu was there, Michelle Dede was the vision of splendor loved that iridescent outfit to bits, Karen Igho and her shape wore black, Alariwo of Africa, Dele Taiwo was there, suave actor Desmond Elliot looked super cool in suit but would have done far better in a white shirt or at best blue, Rukky Sanda wore black and finished it off with her black lip gloss looking like that character in Addam's family, super shapely Osas Ighodaro the gorgeous just says it all, Dabota Lawson in her cleavage bearing outfit looked hmmmmmmm........ don't know, Olumide & his expectant wife- Dakore Akande looked super cool together as always, we also saw Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Olisa Adibua, Lala Akindoju, O C Ukeje, Ugonna Omeruo, Ebuka Obi-Ochendo, md MNET Nigeria Biola Alabi, who never ever disappoints. Chairman, Multichoice Nigeria Dewunmi Adewunmi was there welcoming all. We also saw the likes of Joseph Benjamin, Bukky Latunji, AY the comedian, Ivie Okujaiye, Abiola Atanda came wearing her usual sky-scrapper head-tie, Linda Ejiofor looked good as always, Gideon Okeke, Julie Odia- publisher WOW! magazine came as usual with her bff Uche, Yvonne Okoro was super delicious in her outfit, Ireti Doyle, Majid Michel, former top model Bisi Sowemimo came looking sweet in her black outfit  and very many others.
 

The event was anchored by the very fantastic & super suave IK Osakioduwa, the 10th anniversary show was hosted by the hilarious JARA duo of Uti Nwachukwu & Helen Paul; the other part of the day's event, the AMVCA's nominee announcement was hosted by the Star Gist presenters, the duo of Vimbai & Lawrence & they did a good job we must say. 


It was a great night of fashion, fun, entertainment & excitement and all the guests had a glorious time. 


HERE ARE THE NOMINEES & CATEGORIES FOR THE AMVCA 2014- According to the organizers of the event, there were over a thousand entries for the 2014 awards.  From the nominations in all the categories, it is obvious that Nigerian producers, directors and actors(male & female) need to up the ante and improve on their game or else others are ready to take over and sweep them off.  
  
BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
MOVIE                                        NOMINEE                   COUNTRY
Living Funeral                          Stephanie Wilson             Nigeria
Higher Learning                        Veronica Waceke             Kenya
Journey to Self                          Nse Ikpe Etim                  Nigeria           
Kiss and the Brides                   Nkiru Sylvanus                Nigeria
The Volunteers                          Ivie Okujaiye                   Nigeria

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
The Fighter                              Funke Akindele                 Nigeria
The Hero                                  Funke Akindele                Nigeria
Return of Sheri Koko               Funke Akindele                Nigeria
Clinic Matters                          Mary Ogbonna                  Nigeria
Cheaters                                   Jackie Appiah                   Ghana
Contract                                   Yvonne Okoro                   Ghana

BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Siri Ya Mtungi                         Juma Rajab Rachid           Tanzania
Somewhere in Africa               Majid Michel                    Ghana
Contract                                   Hlomla Dandala                Ghana
House of Gold                         Majid Michel                     Ghana
A Mile from Home                  Tope Tedela                       Nigeria

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Higher Learning Episode        David Mulwa                   Kenya
26 season 3
House of Lungula                    Ian Mbugua                     Kenya
Finding Mercy                         Desmond Elliot               Nigeria
Torn                                          Bimbo Manuel                Nigeria
Flower Girl                              Chris Attoh                      Ghana

BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY
Contract                                  Hlomla Dandala               Ghana
Return of Sheri Koko             John Okafor                      Nigeria
The Hero                                 Osita Iheme                      Nigeria 
The Fighter                             Osita Iheme                      Nigeria
The Hero                                Chinedu Ikedieze              Nigeria

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Higher Learning Episode      Valerie Kimani                   Kenya
26 season 3
Still Standing                       Jazmyn Batchan                   Nigeria
Living Funeral                      Liz Ameye                          Nigeria
Love Games Episode 7        Nancy Handabile                Zambia
Desperate House Girls         Tamara Eteimo                    Nigeria
Flower Girl                          Bikiya Graham-Douglas     Nigeria

BEST COSTUME DESIGNER
Adebola Omo Oba               Adeola Ramonu                 Nigeria
Siri Ya Mtungi                      Doreen Estazia Noni         Tanzania
Sumu La Penzi Episode 5    Catherine Kibugi                Kenya
Lies That Bind Episode 2
Season 2                                Ruth Ndulu Maingi           Kenya
The Kingdom                        Chiemela Nwagboso        Nigeria

BEST SHORT FILM
Berea                                    Vincent Moloi                   South Africa
Mother Tongue                     Amarachukwu Onoh         Nigeria
Shoeshine                             Amil Shivji                        Tanzania
The Wages                            Walter 'WaltBanger' Taylaur Nigeria
The Deadwood                     Enuwa Chigbo                    Nigeria


BEST WRITER (COMEDY)
Flower Girl                             Jigi Bello                          Nigeria
Still Standing                          Jahmal Holland              Nigeria
Kuti's Career                          Ohis Udofia                     Nigeria
The Place                                 Patrick Onyeka                 Nigeria
Squatterz                                  Seun Arowojolu               Nigeria

BEST SOUND EDITOR 
Ilari                                         Sola Awoponle                  Nigeria
Last Flight to Abuja               Obi Emelonye                   Nigeria
Siri Ya Mtungi                       Jordan Riber                      Tanzania
Journey to Self                       Carl Raccah                      Nigeria
Murder at Prime Suites          Maurice Kings                  Nigeria
Blue Flames                           Paul Apel                          Nigeria


BEST MOVIE DIRECTOR
Last Flight To Abuja              Obi Emelonye                  Nigeria
Nairobi Half Life                    Tosh Gitonga                   Kenya
Contract                                  Shirley Frimpong-Manso Ghana
Living Funeral                        Udoka Onyeka                 Nigeria
Price                                        Frank Rajah-Arase          Ghana
Shoeshine                               Amil Shivji                      Tanzania

BEST LIGHTING DESIGNER
Brother's Keeper                     Don Izuchukwu Anozie   Nigeria
Living Funeral                        Godwin Daniel                 Nigeria
The Benjamins                        Ifeoluwa Balogun            Nigeria
Nairobi Half Life                    Mohamed Zain                 Kenya
A Mile from Home                 Eric Aghimien                 Nigeria

BEST ART DIRECTOR 
Nairobi Half Life                   Barbara Minishi               Kenya
Contract                                 Ken Attoh & Shirley Frimpong-Manso Ghana
Adams Apple Mini series      
Part 1 & 2                               Shirley Frimpong-Manso Ghana
Siri Ya Mtungi                        Kyle Quint                       Tanzania
The Price                                Frank Rajah Arase            Ghana

BEST MOVIES 2013
Lst Flight to Abuja                 Obi Emelonye                  Nigeria
Living Funeral                        Udoka Oyeka & Orode Ryan Nigeria
Contract                                  Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Yvonne Okoro & Ken Attoh  Ghana
Flower Girl                             Michelle Bello                  Nigeria
Awakening                              James Omokwe                Nigeria

BEST VIDEO EDITOR
Last Flight to Abuja                Ben Nugent & Obi Emelonye  Nigeria
Battle for Wealth                     Austin Faani-Ikechukwu          Nigeria
Contract                                   Shirley Frimpong-Manso        Ghana
Oga on Top                              Chuks Madu Success               Nigeria
Love Games Episode 25          Jack Esterhuizen                      Zambia

BEST MOVIE (COMEDY)
Lies Men Tell                         Uche Jombo                              Nigeria
Contract                                 Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Yvonne Okoro & Ken Attoh  Ghana
A Wish                                   Elvis Chuks                               Nigeria
The Fighter                            Martins Onyebuchi Onyemaobi Nigeria
The Hero                                Martins Onyebuchi Onyemaobi Nigeria

BEST MOVIE (DRAMA)
Last Flight to Abuja             Obi Emelonye                                Nigeria
Nairobi Half Life                  Sarika Hemi Lakhani, Tom Tykwer & Ginger Wilson  Kenya
Living Funeral                      Udoka Oyeka & Orode Ryan       Nigeria
The Price                               Frank Rajah Arase                       Ghana
Groom's Bride                      Frank Rajah Arase                       Ghana
Murder at Prime Suites       Chris Eneaji & Jumafor Ajogwu  Nigeria

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE/SERIES YORUBA
Arinnakore                           Afeez Eniola                                    Nigeria
Komfo                                  Mercy Aigbe                                    Nigeria
Edidi                                     Abdulrasaq Abdulallahi                  Nigeria
Aye Kooto                           Olatunji Akeem Balogun                  Nigeria
Mufu Oloso Oloko              Olatunji Akeem Balogun                  Nigeria

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE/SERIES HAUSA
Wana Gari 1 & 2                  Yasin Anwal/Umar K/Mazugalal 
Bakin Kishi                           Hafizu Bello
Habib                                    Abba Muko Yakassai
Ruwan Jakara                       Nasir Sa'ad Gwangwarzo
Kurman Gari                        Mikaill Bin Hassan 

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE  MOVIE/SERIES SWAHILI
Nairobi Half Life           Sarika Hemi Lakhani, Tom Tykwer, Ginger Wilson    Kenya
Siri Ya Mtungi               Jordan Riber                                                Tanzania
Nina                               Ann Hamberger                                           Kenya
Mama Duka                   Njoki Muhoho                                             Kenya
Vagabond                       Musa Venerable Mziba                               Tanzania

BEST WRITER (DRAMA)
Contract                         Shirley Frimpong-Manso & Hertey Owusu   Ghana
Off the Hook                  Patrick Yaadan & Andy Boyo                        Nigeria
Living Funeral                          Akpor Kagho                                       Nigeria
Battered                                    Fatima Jabbe                                        The Gambia
Single & Married                     Pascal Amanfo                                     Ghana

BEST TELEVISION SERIES COMEDY/DRAMA
Prem Episode 2                 Grace Kahaki Munthali                           Kenya
Love Games Episode 6      Catherine Phiri                                        Zambia
Siri Ya Mtungi                    Jordan Riber                                            Tanzania
The Benjamins                    Paul Igwe                                                Nigeria
Nowhere to be Found         Benson Akindeju                                     Nigeria

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER
Last Flight to Abuja           James Michael Kostello                          Nigeria
Nairobi Half Life               Christian Almesberger                            Kenya
Living Funeral                   Idhebor Kagho                                        Nigeria
Have a Nice Day                Imoh Umoren                                         Nigeria
Taxi Ride                            Themba Masondo                                  South Africa

BEST MAKE UP ARTIST 
Nairobi Half Life                Elayne Okaya                                       Kenya
Lekki Wives                       Olabimpe Cole                                      Nigeria
Sumu La Penzi Episode 1  Alex Gakumo                                        Kenya
Season 1
The Felistas Fable               Michael Wamuyo                                 Uganda
Siri Ya Mtungi                    Rehema Samo                                       Tanzania
A Wish                                Israel Moses                                          Nigeria
Redemption                         Rosemary Obika                                   Nigeria

 BEST DOCUMENTARY

The Deadwood                   Dr. Gilbert Chigbo (Narrator)              Nigeria
Tumanke Goes to School   Sonia Maingi                                        Kenya
Matatu:My Life, My Art    Peter Nurimi                                         Kenya
Guardians of the Wild        Peter Nurimi                                        Kenya
Shamba Shape Up              David Campbell                                  Kenya 

BEST NEW MEDIA- ONLINE VIDEO
Jungle Jewel: The Short Film  Stacey McDermott & Neville Ossai     Nigeria
Deciet                                         Mark Kaiyare                                   Kenya
Kpians Premonition                   Stanlee Ohikhuare                           Nigeria
Next Big Host                            Dorothy Ghetttuba & Oyunga Pala   Kenya
Mother Tongue                           Amachukwu Onoh                         Nigeria

NEW ERA AWARD
Kamaras Tree                         Desmond Elliot                             Nigeria
Screen Divas                           Kate Henshaw                              Nigeria
The Meeting                            Rita Dominic                                Nigeria
Gold Digging                           Rukky Sanda                                Nigeria
Misplaced                                Uche Jombo                                 Nigeria             


EKU EDEWOR

PATIENCE OZOKWOR

SUSAN PETERS

JOSEPH BENJAMIN


IRETIOLA DOYLE

ANTAR LANIYAN

DAMILOLA ADEGBITE

UTI NWACHUKWU

UTI & PRAIZ


GBENRO AJIBADE

AY


SAHEED BALOGUN




KCEE

TOKE MAKINWA

DABOTA LAWSON


BISI SOWEMIMO



JULIUS AGWU


KAREN IGHO




RUKKY SANDA

DESMOND ELLIOT


ALARIWO


ILLRHYMZ



OSAS IGHODARO


ISIO WANOGHO



OLUMIDE & DAKORE AKANDE


OLISA ADIBUA


FUNL;OLA RAIMI


BUKKY LATUNJI



LALA, IRETI & KUNLE

MAJID MICHEL & RUKKY SANDA

SUSAN PETERS, DAMILOLA & TEE A

DAKORE & OLUMIDE





ILLRHMYZ & JOCELYN

EKU EDEWOR
EBUKA OBI-OCHENDO

BIOLA ALABI

IVIE

KATHERINE OBIANG

LALA AKINDOJU

KEMI


ABIOLA ATANDA




3 comments:

  1. Dumas looks stunning in that attire. www.promonigeria.blogspot.com

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  2. Uche Jumbo hell no to that dress
    No No No, your legs, knees and feet all look wrong with the dress.
    Just because a dress looks good on the manequine or runway does not mean it;ll look half as good on you.

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  3. Smh @ uche jombo. What??.?

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