AMVCA Crown: Rita Dominic Battles Adesua, Dakore
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE
Three of Nigeria’s best and sexiest actresses, Rita Dominic, Adesua Etomi and Dakore Akande are at ‘loggerheads’ on who among them will walk away as the Best Actress at the sixth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) holding Saturday, September 1 in Lagos, Nigeria.
The screen idols are pitched together in the Best Actress In A Comedy (Movie/TV Series) categories for their sterling role in some hit flicks. While Rita Dominic bagged the nomination for her role in the comic movie, The Big Fat Lie, Adesua Etomi’s starring role in AY’s 10 Days In Sun City fetched her the nomination. For Dakore Akande, the sweet-faced actress thrilled in Jade Osiberu’s Isoken thus caught the interest of the AMVCAs Jury to shortlisted her for nomination.
The three also have other three talented actresses to contend with for the crown. They are Bimbo Ademoye (Back Up Wife), Queen Nwokoye (Excess Luggage) and Nyce Wanjeri (Auntie Boss).
Their male counterparts are not excluded for the battle. Versatile Yoruba movie actor Odunlade Adekola made an interesting cross over to the English genre through his role in the comic flick, A Million Baby. This later earned him a nomination in the Best Actor In A Comedy category. Adekola will be squiring it up with other experienced thespian including Kalu Ikeagwu (Dr. Mekam), Blossom Chukwujekwu (The Big Fat Lie), IK Ogbonna (Excess Luggage), Jimmy Odukoya (Guynman) and OC Ukeje (Potato Potahto).
The AMVCAs, has been rated one of the biggest shows in the Nigerian entertainment industry,holds at the prestigious Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos. Filmmakers and actors from several African countries including Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Ghana, and Nigeria are already in Lagos to attend the award ceremony.
The awards ceremony will be broadcast live on all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv from 4pm WAT.
The 2018 AMVCAs is brought to viewers across the continent by Africa Magic in association with MultiChoice Africa and the sponsors, Airtel and Konga.
This year’s nominees list see the heavyweights in the movie industry battle it out in all 27 categories.
See the AMVCA 2018 Nominees List and the categories:
BEST SHORT FILM OR ONLINE VIDEO
The Housewife -JAY FRANKLIN JITUBOH
Tolu -NADINE IBRAHIM
Penace -MICHAEL ‘AMA PSALMIST’ AKINROGUNDE
Lodgers -KENI OGUNLOLA
Tanwa; The Child We Wanted -ADENIKE ADEBAYO
BEST DOCUMENTARY
The Flesh Business – DENIS WANJOHI MAINA
Nightfall In Lagos – JAMES AMUTA
God’s Wives – BOLANLE OLUKANNI
Omidan, Styles Defunct By Ayaworan HO3D -ADEREMI DAVIES
Calabar Carnival: What The People Think -OGHENEFEGO OFILI
BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE OR TV SERIES – HAUSA
Mansoor – ALI NUHU
Umar Sanda – KAMAL S ALKALI
Dadin Kowa Sabon Salo – AREWA24
Uwar Bari – HAMISU LAMIDO IYANTAMA
Rashinsani – TIANA JOHNSON
BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE OR TV SERIES – IGBO
Bound – LILIAN AFEGBAI
Ofuobi – VICTOR IYKE
Uwa Na Eme – TIANA JOHNSON
Oge Nkem – TIANA OBOYI JOHNSON
Ego Malaysia – IYOOH JAMES CHIDOZIE
BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE OR TV SERIES – YORUBA
Alakiti – ABIODUN JIMOH, JUMOKE ODETOLA
Adaba – ADEBAYO SALAMI
Etiko Onigbedu – FEMI ADEBAYO
Egun Iran Kinni – OYINDAMOLA AWOTIDEBE
Osun Sengese – IBIRONKE OJO
BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE OR TV SERIES – SWAHILI
Supa Modo – SARIKA HEMI LAKHANI
T-Junction – AMIL ISSA SHIVJI
Keru – VICTOR GATONYE
Mkaza Mwana – TELLYRENCE WAYONGO
Petu Na Garu – SYLONE MALALO
BEST MOVIE SOUTHERN AFRICA
Descent – AWAL ABDULFATAI
The Road To Sunrise – SHEMU JOYAH
Salute! – PHILIPPE TALAVERA
Jomako Black Democracy – ABRAHAM KABWE
Nyasaland – JOYCE MHANGO CHAVULA
BEST MOVIE EAST AFRICA
18 Hours – PHOEBE RUGURU
Devil’s Chest – HASSAN MAGEYE
The Forbidden Kizito – KIZITO SAMUEL SAVIOUR
Rain – MATHEW & ELEANOR NABWISO
Bella – MATT BISH
BEST LIGHTING DESIGNER MOVIE OR TV SERIES
TATU – AKPE ODODORU, TUNDE AKINNIYI
Kada River – GODWIN GATTA
Hidden – AGBO KELLY
Lotanna – TOKA MCBAROR
Children Of Mud – SUNDAY OLALEKAN
BEST OVERALL MOVIE
Potato Potahto – SHIRLEY FRIMPONG-MANSO
Alter Ego – MOSES INWANG/ESTHER EYIBIO
18 Hours – PHOEBE RUGURU
Devil’s Chest – HASSAN MAGEYE
Descent – AWAL ABDULFATAI
The Road To Sunrise – SHEMU JOYAH
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
TATU – TOYIN ABRAHAM
Banana Island Ghost – DORCAS FAPSON
TATU – FUNLOLA AOFIYEBI-RAIMI
Blackrose – EBELE OKARO
Isoken – LYDIA FORSON
Alter Ego – EMEM INWANG
BEST WRITER (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Idemuza – ALOAYE OMOAKE
Soul Tie – KEHINDE JOSEPH
Idahosa Trails – STANLEE OHIKHUARE
18 Hours – NJUE KEVIN
The Torture – MULINDWA RICHARD
Alter Ego -EGO PATRICK NNAMANI/KOYE O/MOSES INWANG
Hakkunde -TOMI ADESINA
BEST TELEVISION SERIES
Gina And Friends – PAUL IGWE
Professor Johnbull (Childless Wives) -TCHIDI CHIKERE
Papa Ajasco Reloaded – WALE ADENUGA
This Is It – DOLAPO ADELEKE(LOWLA DEE)
Relatives – TUNDE ADEGBOLA
BEST PICTURE EDITOR MOVIE/TV SERIES
Idemuza – ALOAYE OMOAKE
18 Hours – MARK MAINA
Alter Ego – MOSES INWANG/TUNDE BAKARE
Hakkunde – ASURF OLUSEYI
Hidden – JIBRIL MAILAFIA
BEST MAKE UP ARTIST MOVIE/TV SERIES
TATU -THELMA OZY SMITH, HAKEEM EFFECT ONILOGBO
Ojukokoro (Greed) – SANDRA OYIANA
What Lies Within – CYNTHIA UBUBA
Disguise – HAKEEM EFFECT
Lotanna – NNENA EMEKALAM
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Banana Island Ghost – SAIDI BALOGUN
Banana Island Ghost – TOMIWA EDUN
New Money – FALZ
Idahosa Trails – KUNLE IDOWU
Okafor’s Law – GABRIEL AFOLAYAN
Betrayal – WALE OJO
BEST ART DIRECTOR MOVIE OR TV SERIES
TATU – DON OMOPE/UZOMA MIKE EBUKA/EBUN FATOGUN
Isoken – JADE OSIBERU
Idahosa Trails – STANLEE OHIKHUARE
Children Of Mud – IMOH UMOREN
Hidden – YUSUF HASAN
Lotanna – TUNJI AFOLAYAN
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER MOVIE OR TV SERIES
TATU – AKPE ODODORU
Idemuza – DICKSON GODWIN
T-Junction – LESTER MILLADO
The Torture – RWAMUSIGAZI KYAKUNZIRE
Okafor’s Law – YINKA EDWARD
Alter Ego – BISHOP BLUNT/ADEOYE ADENIYI
BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Back Up Wife – BIMBO ADEMOYE
Excess Luggage – QUEEN NWOKOYE
The Big Fat Lie – RITA DOMINIC
10 Days In Sun City – ADESUA ETOMI
Auntie Boss – NYCE WANJERI
Isoken – DAKORE AKANDE
BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
The Torture – AGABA JOAN
Witness Box – KEIRA HEWATCH
Children Of Mud – MIRIAM KAYODE
Bella – CINDERELLA SANYU
Alter Ego – OMOTOLA JALADE EKEINDE
Blackrose – LILIAN ECHELON
BEST DIRECTOR MOVIE
Alter Ego – MOSES INWANG
Idemuza – ALOAYE OMOAKE
Hakkunde – ASURF OLUSEYI
TATU – DON OMOPE
Isoken – JADE OSIBERU
The Torture – MULINDWA RICHARD
Potato Potahto -SHIRLEY FRIMPONG-MANSO
BEST SOUND EDITOR MOVIE OR TV SERIES
TATU – KOLADE MORAKINYO
Idahosa Trails – STANLEE OHIKHUARE
Alter Ego – ZEZOM GNAWNI
Ojukokoro (Greed) – DAYO THOMPSON
Hakkunde – JAMES COON FALCON
BEST SOUNDTRACK MOVIE OR TV SERIES
Mo – TOM KOROLUK
Banana Island Ghost – ENYI OMERUAH/FUNMBI OGUNBANWO
Bella – ANDREW AHUURA
TATU – EVELLE
Idahosa Trails – ORIRI OSAYAMORE
18 Hours – JACKTONE OKORE
BEST COSTUME DESIGNER MOVIE OR TV SERIES
TATU – YOLANDA OKEREKE
Isoken – JADE OSIBERU
Potato Potahto – CHRISTIE BROWN
Hakkunde – JOAN GBEFWI
The Bridge – NGOZI OBASI/JAMES BESSINONE
BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Alter Ego – WALE OJO
Benevolence – KALU IKEAGWU
The Torture – RUSHABIRO RAYMOND
Keteke – ADJETEY ANANG
Side Chic Gang – ADJETEY ANANG
Esohe – CHRIS ATTOH
BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY (MOVIE/TV SERIES)
Dr. Mekam – KALU IKEAGWU
The Big Fat Lie – BLOSSOM CHUKWUJEKWU
Excess Luggage – IK OGBONNA
Guynman – JIMMY ODUKOYA
Potato Potahto – OC UKEJE
A Million Baby – ODUNLADE ADEKOLA
BEST MOVIE WEST AFRICA
Potato Potahto – SHIRLEY FRIMPONG-MANSO
Alter Ego – MOSES INWANG/ESTHER EYIBIO
Isoken – JADE OSIBERU
TATU -DON OMOPE/YOLANDE OKEREKE/SEGUN ARINZE/TOLU AWOBIYI
Children Of Mud – IMOH UMOREN
Lotanna – IFAN MICHAEL
Five Things To Look Forward To At The 2018 AMVCAs
As the sixth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards holds Saturday September 1, viewers can expect nothing less than a night of entertainment, glitz and glamour from the most prestigious celebration of film and TV talent in Africa. This year, the show promises to be even bigger with top contenders from across Africa yet again competing for honours in voting and non-voting categories.
With the primary focus of the event being the recognition and rewarding of film and television talent for their outstanding work, viewers can look forward to their favourite stars lifting awards for categories like Best Actor/Actress, Best Producer and the most coveted award, Movie of the Year.
In no particular order, here are a few reasons to look forward to the 2018 AMVCAs…
- The Hosts
Nigerian media personality, IK Osakioduwa will return to host the show alongside South African media belle, Minnie Dlamini. The duo hosted the last two consecutive editions of the show and had great synergy on stage.
- Speeches
Viewers can expect anything from comedic to tear-jerking speeches by the award winners as they render praises and appreciation to their fans and organisers of the award show.
- Live Performances
AMVCA not only brings together the best in television and film, they also create a platform for over-the-top live performances by your favourite music artistes. Let’s just say it’s a concert brought to you right in the comfort of your living room.
- Fashion
Undoubtedly a highlight of the event, second only to the receiving of awards, the AMVCA red carpet gathers the best of African fashion under one roof: from the classy, urbane and hip to the eccentric, unpredictable and even downright confusing, viewers can expect to be entertained straight from the red carpet and onstage.
- Celebrity Line-up
AMVCA boasts the largest gathering of African celebrities and socialites from all walks of life; beyond being a gathering of the continent’s best film and TV talent, it is also an event where top tier professionals, celebrities, socialites and social media superstars gather to celebrate the best of African filmmaking.
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