ALL THE WINNERS AND CATEGORIES AT THE AMVCA 2018

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde-Best Actress

Falz the Bad Guy-Best Supporting Actor 

Lydia Forson-Best supporting actress

Odunlade Kolade Best Actor in a Comedy & Femi Adebayo-Best Indigenous Language-Yoruba

Michael Ama Psalmist Akinrogunde-Best Short Film/Online Movie

Lillian Afegbai Best Indigenous Language - Igbo

Bisola Aiyeola-TrailBlazer Award Winner

The 6th edition of the annual ritual that celebrates, the very best in the movie and TV industry in Africa held yesterday, September 1, 2018 to rousing applause and incredible accolades. The venue as usual was the Eko Hotel and Suites and the stars and others rained down on the venue.

The awards itself was in 29 categories in all, and some of the biggest winners of the night were Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, who won her 1st ever AMVCA trophy for Alter Ego, Falz the Bad Guy as Best Supporting actor and Jade Osiberu won 2 awards on the night. Former BBN Housemate Bisola Aiyeola won the trail blazer award, which came with a brand new car. And she was hilarious as she received the awardl. Ghana's own Lydia Forson and Adjetey Anang won big too. Find below the comprehensive list of categories and winners.

Best Sound Editor
Tatu – Kolade Morakinyo (Winner)
Idahaso Trails – Stanlee Ohikhuare
Alter Ego – Zezom Gnawni
Ojukokoro – Dayo Thompson
Hakkunde – James Coon Falcon

Best Picture Editor
18 Hours – Mark Maina (Winner)
Idemuza – Aloaye Omoake
Alter Ego – Moses Inwang/Tunde Bakare
Hakkunde – Asurf Oluseyi
Hidden – Jibril Mailafia

Best Lighting Designer Movie/TV Series
Tatu – Akpe Ododoru, Tunde Akinniyi (Winner)
Kada River – Godwin Gata
Hidden – Agbo Kelly
Lotanna – McBaror
Children of Mud – Sunday Olalekan

Best Cinematographer
Okafor’s Law- Yinka Edward (Winner)
Tatu – Akpe Ododoru
Idemuza – Dickson Godwin
T-Junction – Lester Millado
Alter Ego – Bishop Blunt/ Adeoye Adeniyi
The Torture – Rwamusigazi Kyakunzire

Best Costume Designer
The Bridge- Ngozi Obasi, James Bessinone (Winner)
Hakkunde – Joan Gbefwi
Potato Potahto – Christie Brown, Yolanda Okereke, Duaba Serwa, Charlotte Prive, Sparkles Jewelry Ghana, Kel Vincent
Isoken – Jade Osiberu
Tatu – Yolanda Okereke

Best Short Film/Online Video
Penance – Micheal Ama Psalmist’ Akinrogunde (Winner)
The Housewife – Jay Franklin Jituboh
Tolu – Nadine Ibrahim
Lodgers – Ken Ogunlola
Tanwa, The Child We Wanted – Adenike Adebayo

Best Documentary
The Flesh Business – Dennis Wanjohi (Winner)
Nightfall in Lagos – James Amuta
God’s Wives – Bolanle Olukanni
Omidan, Styles Defunct by Ayaworanho3d – Aderemi Davies
Calabar Carnival: What the People Think – Oghenefego Ofili

Best Makeup Artist
Tatu – Thelma Ozy Smith, Hakeem Effect Onilogbo (Winner)
Sandra Oyiana- Ojukokoro (Greed)
Lotanna – Nnena Emekalam
Disguise – Hakeem Effect
What Lies Within – Cynthia Ububa

Best Art Director
Lotanna – Tunji Afolayan (Winner)
Isoken – Jade Osiberu
Tatu – Don Omope, Yolanda Okereke, Segun Arinze, Tolu Awobiyi
Children of Mud – Imoh Umoren
Idahaso Trails – Stanlee Ohikhuare
Hidden – Jibril Mailafia

Best Soundtrack Movies/TV Series
Tatu – Evelle (Winner)
M0 – Tom Koroluk
Banana Island Ghost – Enyi Omeruah and Funbi Ogunbanwo
Bella – Andrew Ahuura
Idahosa Trails – Oriri Osayamore
18 Hours – Jacktone Okore

Best Indigenous Language – Swahili
Supa Modo – Sarika Hemi Lakhani and Siobhan ‘Ginger’ Wilson (Winner)
T-Junction – Amil Issa Shivji
Petu Na Guru – Sylone Malalo
Mkaza Mwana – Tellyrence Wayongo
Keru – Victor Gatonye

Best Indigenous Language – Hausa
Mansoor – Ali Nuhu (Winner)
Arewa24 – Dadin Kowa Sabon Salo
Uwar Bari – Hamisu Lamido Iyantama
Umar Sanda – Kamal S. Alkali
Rashinsani – Tiana Johnson

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THE DAZZLING COLOURS AT THE AMAA 2017

Eriata Ese Blessing

SOMKHELE

STUPENDOUSLY GORGEOUS MO ABUDU

EZE CHINEDU "AKI" IKEDIEZE

The annual AMAA Awards, one of the biggest entertainment awards in Africa, specially dedicated to the movie industry took place at the weekend Saturday, July 15, 2017 to be more precise, at the expansive hall of the Eko Hotel to dazzling lights.

The stars and celebrities as expected came in torrents, having their best feet forward in Celebration of AMAA 2017. We totally enjoy that many of the attendees at least nowadays always make the effort to look beautiful, stunning and totally on point. Kudos to the stylists and company for their good jobs well done.

We were on the red carpet at this year's event to capture a few of these stars for your viewing pleasure. Many looked super stunning and we just must commend them.

Nigeria's own lady of television, the incredible Mosunmola "Mo" Abudu dazzled all in her gorgeous outfit as expected. One f the other highlights in terms of her style was BBN 2017 fake housemate, Eriata Ese Blessing, in that simple but supremely gorgeous all black outfit. Forever handsome Ramsey Nouah was dapper in his Blue jacket on black pant ensemble.

Check them out.

Pictures were supplied by Elzia Vibe Studio.

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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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OUT AND ABOUT AT THE ZAFAA 2013 IN LONDON

IBINABO FIBERESIMA ON THE LEFT

YVONNE NELSON ON THE LEFT

 For those who might not have heard about the ZAFAA awards and we are so sure they are in the minority, it is Africa's own Oscars kind off. ZAFAA global awards is all about African Film Festival & Academy Awards 2013. 

This year's edition held again in London at the Hilton Metropole, 225, Edgware road, London on Saturday, November 16, 2013. The designated dress-code on the invite said African wear and those who came had their own interpretations of the dress-code. Again in under a month Ibinabo Fiberesima was a vision in blue, so also is one of Ghana's best export to the world in the person of Yvonne Nelson, who also did very well in a shade of blue.  There were 20 categories in all at this year's award show. We hope to get you the list of the winners in our next report.

We got a few pictures of those who graced the occasion for your viewing pleasure. Check 'em out. 

Photos were supplied by Sync Photos/iSmiles/Abbey.
http://www.syncphotosonline.com

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NAFCA RELEASES AWARDS NOMINEES & CATEGORIES FOR 2013

BEVERLY NAYA- NOMINATED FOR BEST ACTRESS & BEST SUPPORTING ROLES

GENEVIEVE NNAJI- NOMINATED FOR BEST ACTRESS ROLE

This is the 3rd edition of what has been tagged the African Oscars- NAFCA which is the acronym for Nollywood & African Film Critics' Awards 2013 is set to be the most keenly contested edition of the awards till date. Set for September in Washington DC in the United States of America. The organisers are promising it would be the biggest they have done so far as they are expecting over 200 stars, celebrities etc to grace the event. Below are the nominees and their different categories contesting for the 'African Oscars' this year-2013.  Check them out. 


Upcoming actress- Beverly Naya is set for major contest with some of her more well established colleagues in some categories. It's Genevieve Nnaji vs. Beverly Naya in the 'Best actress in leading role category, where both would contest with Jackie Appiah, Iretiola Doyle & Mbufung Seikeh. While in the ' Best actress in supporting role, it's Beverly Naya vs. Ini Edo, Monalisa Chinda, Patience Ozokwor & Kalsume Sinare. The young actress who only relocated back to Nigeria about 2 years ago got 2 nominations, just like Monalisa Chinda & Jackie Appiah. While a film she acted in Alan Poza got 6 nominations. 


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OIL RICH DELTA STATE COLLABORATES WITH BEST OF NOLLYWOOD AWARDS

 

DR EMMANUEL UDUAGHAN

 

 Nigeria's premier Movie awards, Best of Nollywood Awards would rock Asaba, the Delta State capital this year 2013. It would be one of the biggest gathering of the movers and shakers and shapers of Nollywood, which is second only after Bollywood in terms of production. We hear also that the Guinness Book of Records has certified the World's Longest Red Carpet event which the stars/ celebs etc would walk on at this year's event. 

This year's edition is the 5th in the series and it would be at a 5000 seater dome. The confirmation of the event venue is coming after months of discussions with top officials of the Delta State Government.

According to the Governor of the state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, while signing a Memorandum Of Understanding to the effect on behalf of the State Government: "We are hosting this event for a lot of reasons. Nollywood and football come side by side in Nigeria when you talk about what sells us to the world, with Nollywood gradually overshadowing football, especially in African countries where our stars are hero worshiped.

 

"To us in Delta State, it is important we develop Nollywood, especially with the way filmmakers have gradually turned our state to the Hollywood of Nigeria. It is on record that an average of 300 films are shot yearly in Asaba because we have given the producers the right environment and also because our state is quite safe now after our heavy investment in our security operatives and security equipments."

 

The Executive Producer of the Awards, Mr. Seun Oloketuyi, had earlier disclosed that Asaba was chosen because it's not just the heartbeat of the Nation, but that of Nollywood. Producers not just love to shoot in Asaba, Oloketuyi said, the state is blessed with talented scripts interpreters in the mould of the legendary Richard Mofe Damijo, the late Enebeli Elebuwa, Fathia Balogun and Rachael Oniga to mention just a few.

Oloketuyi added: "Apart from the Awards, we will be setting a record for the longest Red Carpet in the world, a dream we have had since 2010 but could not happen then because of technical hitches. However, this time around, we are flying Adjudicators from the Guinness Book of World Records from the United Kingdom to ensure all goes well and the record is broken and so all that will attend will walk on the carpet.

"Overall, it will be a better Awards and Events managed by world class events managers and with world class standards in mind. Already, the first stage of the Awards has started with Nollywood filmmakers jostling to be part of the Awards as they have begun to submit their movies for the Awards. The entries for the Awards opened on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 and will close on Sunday, June 30, 2013.

STYLE 101 AT THE AMAA AWARDS 2013- THE GREAT, THE BAD & THE TERRIBLY BAD

RITA DOMINIC- BEST DRESSED OF THE NIGHT

UCHE OGBODO- MEN THOSE STRETCH MARKS!!!!!!!

IBINABO FIBERESIMA- TRIED BUT THOSE CHANDELIER EARRINGS ARE A NO-NO

FOLUKE DARAMOLA-HMMMMMM!!!!!

 This year's AMAA 2013 has come and gone. It has gone back to its homestead, Yenogoa, Bayelsa. At least it's a type of international event that annually would take many to that side of town for an event/occasion, in the long run it would at least 'ginger' the government of that side to want to develop their town, so that people wouldn't see the same things over and over again every year . So every year for about 3 days that part of the South-south would be playing host to many from far & wide. One is hoping that by the next edition, the organisers would have gotten their acts right in many ways, so that they can continually host an event of international standards that everyone would be looking forward to attending yearly. 

We are not going to be yapping about those who won or didn't win awards. Our focus mainly is on the fashion & style of those celebs, stars & guests at this year's gathering. We would not stop saying it loud and clear for all to hear, that our stars & celebs need a total overhaul of their wardrobes. Not only that, they also need proper, well-trained wardrobe managers/stylists. For some it's still like its impossible for them to dress well. We don't know if it's a curse that they shouldn't ever know how to look good or well dressed. Even when it is obvious that some make the effort, they still come out looking like masquerades. Or come to think of it, is it that they don't care? Also where were all the so called 'big names' in the industry such like Genevieve Nnaji, Ini Edo, Stephanie Linus, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Bimbo Akintola, Olu & Joke Jacobs, Oge Okoye etc. Don't they see this award as particularly important?

The series of pictures you will see in this post are the best of the best that were taken at the event and we took the trouble to pick them for your viewing enjoyment. 

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JAMIE FOXX, BRADLEY COOPER AND JENNIFER LAWRENCE RECEIVE MULTIPLE HONOURS AT “2013 MTV MOVIE AWARDS”

… Awards Host, Rebel Wilson Scores Two Golden Popcorns.

… “The Avengers” and “Silver Linings Playbook” Grab Three Awards Each.

Click To Tweet: Jamie Foxx, Bradley Cooper & Jennifer Lawrence get multiple honors At MTV Movie Awards As Avengers & Silver Linings Playbook Win 3 Awards.

 

JAMIE FOXX

KERRY WASHINGTON

KIM KARDASHIAN

KESHA

Lagos| Nigeria, 15 April 2013: Host Rebel Wilson set the tone for the “2013 MTV Movie Awards”, opening the show with a live, high-energy medley of Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb”, Eminem’s “Lose Yourself”, Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire” and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ “Thrift Shop”, joined by several of her “Pitch Perfect” co-stars. 

Telecast live from Sony Pictures Studios Lot, in Culver City, CA, the “2013 MTV Movie Awards” was filled with unexpected moments from the brightest stars in Hollywood and the hottest emerging talent in music.  The annual event officially kicks off the blockbuster season, treating fans to a first look of the year’s most-anticipated films.

Hosted by Rebel Wilson, the “2013 MTV Movie Awards” broadcast live on MTV (DStv Channel 130) on Monday 15 April at 03:30 CAT.  For another chance to watch the show, tune into MTV at 19:00 CAT, Tuesday 17 April.

The night was also a chance to look back on the films adored by fans over the past year. “The Avengers” and “Silver Linings Playbook” took home three golden popcorn trophies each, while global icon Brad Pitt made a rare public appearance to recognize “The Avengers” as MOVIE OF THE YEAR. The Marvel film also received recognition for BEST VILLAIN, honouring Tom Hiddleston’s turn as Loki, and BEST FIGHT, which was presented to Hiddleston, Chris Evans and Samuel L. Jackson. Fans were also treated to a clip of the forthcoming “Star Trek” blockbuster, introduced by stars Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana and Zachary Quinto. 

Academy Award®-winning actor and Grammy Award®-winning artist Jamie Foxx scored a golden popcorn for BEST WTF MOMENT along with his “Django Unchained” co-star Samuel L. Jackson, and Foxx was further recognized for his outstanding career with the GENERATION AWARD, presented by Kerry Washington. Not nominated for an Academy Award®, but receiving recognition at the “2013 Movie Awards” was the film “Ted”, which won for BEST ON-SCREEN DUO with Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane as Ted.

Foxx wasn’t the only one to receive special recognition. Peter Dinklage from “Game of Thrones” presented Will Ferrell – clad in a cash money suit and joined on stage by his southeast Asian “wife and children” – with the inaugural COMEDIC GENIUS AWARD.  Regarded as one of the most versatile young talents in Hollywood, Emma Watson, star of the upcoming “The Bling Ring”, received the second-annual TRAILBLAZER AWARD from her “My Week with Marilyn” co-star Eddie Redmayne, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” co-star Logan Lerman, and Jonah Hill, who in a taped message divulged his wish to co-star in the film adaptation of “Fifty Shades of Grey” with Watson. 

Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence each won two “MTV Movie Awards”, one of which they shared for BEST KISS, presented by Steve Carell and Amanda Seyfried. Lawrence also won BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE for the second-straight year, while Cooper was honoured with the BEST MALE PERFORMANCE.

Rebel Wilson earned her very own golden popcorn, winning BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE for her role in “Pitch Perfect”, while also claiming an ensemble honour with the rest of her “Pitch Perfect” cast mates for BEST MUSICAL MOMENT. The Australian actress also brought the house down with a series of hysterical comedy shots – one of which co-starred James Franco, who paid an unexpected visit to Rebel in the Australian bush, and another highlighting many of her marquee roles from the last year that were left on the cutting room floor.

Three men with unmistakable physiques – Zac Efron, Seth Rogen and Danny McBride – took to the Movie Awards stage, with Rogen and McBride dropping their pants to present the BEST SHIRTLESS PERFORMANCE honour to Taylor Lautner for his outstanding body of work in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2."

In the end, all eyes were on Liam Hemsworth, who provided the world with a first look at an exclusive teaser trailer of the highly anticipated new film “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”, with the signature giant mockingjay pin engulfed in flames behind him. Fans were also provided with a sneak peek of an extended scene from Marvel’s “Iron Man 3.”            

The “2013 MTV Movie Awards” also featured a string of stirring live music performances. Ke$ha introduced chart-topping duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis for a high-energy performance featuring a Mariachi themed brass section, keeping the party going with their most recent hit, “Can’t Hold Us.” Later in the evening, Kim Kardashian introduced Selena Gomez for a provocative, Bollywood dance-inspired rendition of her single “Come & Get It”, as Gomez continues to turn heads after her recent appearance in “Spring Breakers.” 

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AMVCA FULL NOMINEES LIST & CATEGORIES

Check out the full nominees list for the upcoming AMVCA 2013 set for March 2013. All the categories also revealed. It's an AfricaMagic packaged awards showcase celebrating the best in the continent and it is supported by MultiChoice Africa. Check out the 24 categories and start voting. 

 BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA

MOVIE	NOMINEE
Man on Ground	Bubu Mazibuko
The Mirror Boy	Genevieve Nnaji
Otelo Burning	Nolwazi Shange
Maami	Funke Akindele
Perfect Picture	Jackie Appiah

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY

MOVIE	NOMINEE
The Return of Jenifa	Funke Akindele
Clinic Matters	Lilian Esoro
Dumebi the Dirty Girl	Mercy Johnson

AMVCA'S TROPHY UNVEILED AS THE NOMINEE'S LIST IS ALSO RELEASED

THE TROPHY

 A few nights ago, watched by audiences in 47 African countries, the nominees for the first-ever AfricaMagic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) were revealed during a special edition of lifestyle program 53 Extra.  Held in association with MultiChoice, and headlined sponsor Amstel Malta, the AMVCAs recognizes and rewards excellence in African film and TV.

Announcing the nominees were stylish Eku Edewor and Dolapo Oni, joined by Jara co-hosts Uti Nwachukwu (Big Brother All Stars winner) and Helen Paul, Biola Alabi (M-Net Africa MD), Femi Odugbemi (AMVCA Executive Judge), Lizz Njagah (Kenyan soap and reality star) and Edem Vindah (Media and Public Affairs Manager, Nigerian Breweries PLC). Also in studio was the elegant AMVCA trophy!

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