All is set for the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). The event is held in Lagos, Nigeria, on 20 May and is being broadcasted live on all Africa Magic channels.
The 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is an annual award show presented by MultiChoice to recognize outstanding performances in television, film, entertainment and now in digital content creation throughout Nollywood and the entire African content.
Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
The nominees were revealed by actors Bisola Aiyeola, Adjetey Anang, Jasmine Olarotimi and Nifemi Lawal on Sunday, 16 April 2023, in a ceremony. A total of 12 categories are open to public voting, while the other 21 categories are to be decided by a panel of judges headed by Femi Odugbemi. The most nominations were earned by Kunle Afolayan’s epic film, Anikulapo. The winner of the Best Soundtrack category will win a ₦1 million prize.
The 2023 AMVCA is hosted by Nigerian TV and Radio host IK Osakioduwa and Miss Universe 2019, South African Zozi Tunzi. The event was attended by a star-studded cast of African actors, actresses, filmmakers, and other celebrities.
AMVCA 2023 Winners List
The winners of the 2023 AMVCA are as follows:
BEST OVERALL MOVIE – AFRICA
Kunle Afolayan – Anikulapo
Kunle Afolayan – Anikulapo
BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA -(MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Osas Ighodaro – Man of God
BEST DOCUMENTARY
Nora Awolowo – Nigeria-the Debut WINNER
BEST MOVIE EAST AFRICA
Click Click Bang – Philip Karanja Njenga WINNER
BEST MOVIE WEST AFRICA
Brotherhood – Jade Osiberu WINNER
BEST MOVIE SOUTHERN AFRICA
Elvis Chucks – Jewel WINNER
Best Short Film
Adeoye Adetunji – Pa Aromire
Best Online Social Content Creator
Elozonam , Kie Kie – Back From The Future
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 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
Best Writer (Movie/TV Series)
Sola Dada – Anikulapo
Best Cinematographer (Movie/TV Series)
Loukman Ali – Brotherhood
Best Supporting Actress Movie/TV Series
Efe Irele – Four Four Forty Four
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Abdisattar Ahmed – Gacal
BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY- (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Bimbo Ademoye – Selina
BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggi) – Inside Life
BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Tobi Bakre – Brotherhood
THE MULTICHOICE TALENT FACTORY FILM
Leaked
BEST ORIGINAL DRAMA SERIES
Ricordi
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 DIRECTOR
Loukman Ali – Brotherhoods
The 2023 AMVCA was a significant success, and it is clear that the African film and television industry is thriving. The event celebrated African talent and will surely inspire future generations of filmmakers and actors.
AMVCA 2023 Live Streaming
All the fans can watch the live stream of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2023 online. There are a few options that I am discussing right now.
- DStv Now
- Youtube
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Last Updated on May 21, 2023 by Chido Kache