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10th AMVCA: “Breath of Life” wins big
10th AMVCA: “Breath of Life” wins big
Nigerian film, “Breath of Life”, has won major categories in the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).
The film, produced in 2023 by BB Sasore and Derin Adeyokunnu secured wins for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Sound Design, Best Director, and the most coveted award of the night – Best Movie.
The AMVCA is an annual award presented by MultiChoice, recognising outstanding achievements in television and film.
The event started on Thursday with a night of icons and a vibrant Cultural Day celebration on Friday.
On Saturday, the 10th anniversary of the award continued at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, hosted by television personality, Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa.
Veteran Actress, Idowu Philips, known as Iya Rainbow”, was honoured with the ‘Industry Merit Award’.
Richard Mofe-Damijo, a veteran Nollywood actor, was also announced as joint winner of the Industry Merit Award of the 10th edition of the AMVCA.
Reesponding, Philips said, “I thank God that I am still alive. 1942 till now, I thank God. I dedicate the award to my creator, my late husband, Augustine Ayanfemi, my childen, my fans and my friends. Thank you all.”
Mofe-Damijo said: “AMVCA thank you. This is completely unexpected. Every actor, producer, writer and all need someone who can trust in them, I have been blessed by being supported by young people. I thank you.”
Femi Adebayo’s Jagun Jagun clinched the ‘Best Indigenous Language West Africa’.
Receiving the award, Adebayo said: “Thank you AMVCA and all the cast and crew of Jagun Jagun. We are unstoppable, we are going harder.”
Below is a list of winners at the 10th AMVCA:
Best Writing Award: Volume
Best writing movie: Fumilayo Ransome Kuti – Tunde Babalola
Best Sound Design: Grey Jones Ossai x2 (Breathe of Life and Blood Vessel)
Best Editing: Antonio Ribeiro
Best Indigenous West Africa. Femi Adebayo Jagun Jagun
Best Digital Content: Layi Wasabi
Best Short Film: Broken Mask
Best Unscripted M-Net Original: Nwuyee Bekee (Foreign Wives)
Best Scripted: Slum King
Best Makeup: Mami Wata (Campbell Precious Arebamen)
Best Art Direction: Over the bridge
Best Costume Design: Jagun Jagun (Lola Awe)
Best Supporting Actress: Genoveva Umeh (Breath of Life
Best Supporting Actor: Ademola Adedoyin (Breath of Life)
Best Cinematography: Over the bridge
Best Indigenous MNet Original: Irora Iya
Trailblazer Award: Chimezie Imo
Industry Merit Awards: Iya Rainbow aka Idowu Philips and Richard Mofe Damijo
Best Lead Actress: Kehinde Bankole (Adire)
Best Lead Actor: Wale Ojo (Breath of Life)
Best MultiChoice Talent Factory Movie: Our Dark Past
Best Series (Unscripted): Gh Queens (s2)
Best Series Scripted: Itura
Best Director: BB Sasore (Breath of Life)
Best Movie: Breath of Life
Speaking at the event, Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice, said that the AMVCA was created to honour exceptional achievements in television and film across the continent.
”We are excited to have been able to keep that fire burning through 10 editions.
“Year after year, we have received numerous entries and can attest to the growth in the quality of submissions with each edition.
“While this year’s edition is a milestone edition as it is the 10th, it is also a testament to the growth the film industry in Africa has experienced.
“We congratulate all the winners and nominees who have put in the incredible work. We’ll also like to say a big thank you to everyone in the African film industry. You have all made us proud,” she said.
The reports gathered that this year’s edition had 27 categories, with 16 non-voting and nine audience voting categories, and the winners were selected by a jury led by ace filmmaker and head judge, Femi Odugbemi.
Some of the visible works from the awards include ‘Breath of Life’ and ‘Jagun Jagun’, winning multiple awards.
Shaffy Bello and Seyi Sodimu mesmerised the audience with their 1999 produced music, “Love Me Jeje”.
Victory Gbakara, 2023 winner of the Nigerian Idol did a performance while renowned artistes like KCee, Awilo, Chike and Adekunle Gold also thrilled the audience.
10th AMVCA: “Breath of Life” wins big
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The popular comedian shared the heartbreaking news with his fans through a post on his Instagram account @nastyblaq on Wednesday.
In the emotional post, Nastyblaq revealed that his family has been consumed with grief following the tragic loss. “These past few days have been filled with nothing but sadness in my heart concerning the passing of my beloved mother. I pray God gives me strength to heal,” he wrote.
Despite the sorrow, Nastyblaq expressed hope that his mother has found peace, adding, “This is a great loss in my family, and as much as this saddens our heart, we know she is gone to a better place. Rest in peace my first love, the only reason for my motivation, you will surely be missed.”
https://www.facebook.com/Ochuwa24news/videos/1082744683272955
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