AMVCA 2018 celebration of Africa’s growing movie talents

The sixth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has taken place and as usual, it was a celebration of the best movie talent Africa has to offer.

The AMVCA awards took place at Eko Hotel and Suites and was hosted again by IK Osakioduwa and the beautiful South African Minnie Dlamini-Jones. By now, it is clear that IK Osakioduwa is one of the best hosts in the land.

While award shows are known for beginning way past the set time, the AMVCA once again showed that punctuality is possible. The show started at exactly 7pm.

The introductory performance of the AMVCA this year was a dazzling display of South-South Nigerian culture. The dances and the costumes were beautiful and rightly set the tone for the evening’s proceedings.

From the Nigerian perspective, the big winner of the night was Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde who finally won her first AMVCA. She took home the Best Actress in a Drama/TV Series for her role in the movie ‘Alter Ego’.

Actor and comedian, Odunlade Adekola won the Best Actor in a Comedy award. Also, Jade Osiberu won the Best Director category for ‘Isoken’. The funniest award presentation has to go to Charles Inojie who re-enacted his viral ‘Na dem dey rush us‘ skit live on stage.

Nigerian singer and actress Bisola won the Trail Blazer Award. She easily had the best acceptance speech as surprise and shock was written all over her face.The Industry Merit Award rightfully went to  Nollywood giant, Tunde Kelani.

The AMVCA celebrates the best of African talent in the movie industry. The award for the best overall movie went to ‘18 Hours‘, a Kenyan movie. Ghanaian actor Adjetey Anang won the Best Actor category and Kenyan actress Nyce Wanjeri won the Best Actress in a Comedy and TV series for her role in ‘Auntie Boss‘.

Falz, Adekunle Gold and Bisola all gave lovely performances while maverick singer, songwriter and producer Cobhams Asuquo got a standing ovation after performing the remix of his single ‘One Hit‘.