Full list of 2024 AMVCA nominations
Multichoice Nigeria has announced the list of nominations for the 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ The list of contenders for the 10th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, set on May 11, 2024, has been released by Multichoice Nigeria.
The Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos State will host the event.
Every year, MultiChoice presents the AMVCA, an award honouring exceptional accomplishments in film and television.
The list of AMVCA 2024 nominees is as follows:
Best Digital Content
National Treasure – Adebola Adeyela (Lizzy Jay)
Medical Negligence and Copyright Infringement – Isaac Ayomide Olayiwola (Layi Wasabi)
Hello Neighbour – Elozonam Ogbolu, Lina idoko and Jemima Osunde
The Boyfriend – Maryam Apaokagi-Greene
Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa)
Mami Wata (CJ Fiery Obasi)
Jagun Jagun (Femi Adebayo)
Ijogbon (Kunle Afolayan)
Orisa (Odunlade Adekola)
Nana Akoto (Kwabena Gyansah)
Best Indigenous Language (East Africa)
Where The River Divides
Ormoilaa Ogol (The Strong One)
Wandongwa
Nakupenda
Itifaki
Best Indigenous Language (South Africa)
Service To Heart
Uncle Limbani
Motshameko O Kotsi
Best Multichoice Talent Factory Movie
Grown
Her Dark Past
Somewhere in Kole
Full Time Husband
The 11th Commandment
Mfumukazi
Best Scripted M-Net Original
Slum King
Half Open Window
Itura
The Passenger
Magic Room
Best Unscripted M-Net Original
What Will People Say
The Irabors’ Forever After
Nwuyee Bekee (Foreign Wives)
Date My Family Zambia
Royal Qlique (Season 2)
Best Indigenous M-Net Original
The Passenger
Nana Akoto
Apo
Irora Iya
Love Transfusion (Kiapo Cha Damu)
Best Short Film
T’egbon T’aburo
Broken Mask
Eighteenth Year
Man and Masquerades
A Place Called Forward
Best Supporting Actor
Alexx Ekubo (Afamefuna)
Demola Adedoyin (Breath of Life)
Ibrahim Yekini (Jagun Jagun: The Warrior)
Gregory Ojefua (This is Life)
Timini Egbuson (A Tribe Called Judah)
Levi Chikere (Blood Vessel)
Ropo Ewenla (Over the Bridge)
Best Supporting Actress
Joke Silva (Over the Bridge)
Fathia Williams (Jagun Jagun – The Warrior)
Bimbo Akintola (The Black Book)
Genoveva Umeh (Breath of Life)
Eliane Umuhire (Omen)
Tana Adelana (Ijogbon – Chaos)
Ejiro Onojaife (The Origin: Madam Koi Koi)
Best Lead Actor
Wale Ojo (Breath of Life)
Stan Nze (Afamefuna)
Marc Zinga (Omen)
Gideon Okeke (Egun)
David Ezekiel (Blood Vessel)
Richard Mofe Damijo (The Black Book)
Adedimeji Lateef (Jagun Jagun – The Warrior)
Gabriel Afolayan (This is Lagos)
Best Lead Actress
Segilola Ogidan (Over The Bridge)
Lucie Debay (Omen)
Omowunmi Dada (Asiri Ade)
Ireti Doyle (The Origin: Madam Koi Koi)
Adaobi Dibor (Blood Vessel)
Evelyne Ily (Mami Wata)
Kehinde Bankole (Adire)
Funke Akindele (A Tribe Called Judah)
Best Cinematography
Mami Wata
Blood Vessel
Over The Bridge
Breath of Life
Jagun Jagun (The Warrior)
Ijogbon (Chaos)
Omen
Best Editing
Chuka Ejorh And Onyekachi Banjo
Holmes Awa
Alex Kamau And Victor Obok
Dayo Nathaniel
Antonio Ribeiro
Nathan Delannoy
Best Sound Design
Ava Momoh (Over the Bridge)
Daniel Pellerin and Amin Bhatia (Kipkemboi)
Grey Jones Ossai x2 (Breathe of Life and Blood Vessel)
Samy Bardet (Mami Wata)
Best Art Direction
Blood Vessel (Victor Akpan)
Over The Bridge (Abisola Omolade)
Breath of Life (Okechukwu Frost Nwankwo, Kelechi Odu)
The Black Book (Pat Nebo and Chima Temple)
Jagun Jagun: The Warrior (Tunji Afolayan)
Mami Wata (C.J Fiery Obasi)
Omen (Eve Martin)
Best Costume Design
Over The Bridge – Demola Adeyemi
Fumilayo Ransome – Kuti (Bolanle Austen- Peters, Ituen Basi, Folake Coker, Clement Effanga)
Jagun Jagun (Lola Awe)
Mami Wata (Bunmi Demilola Fashina)
Breathe of Life (Daniel Obasi)
Best Makeup
Over The Bridge (Francesca Otaigbe)
Mami Wata (Campbell Precious Arebamen)
Mojisola (Hadizat Gambo)
Jagun Jagun (Hakeem Onilogbo)
A Tribe Called Judah (Feyisayo Oyebisi)
Best Writing TV series
Skinny Girls in Transit (s7)
Bunmi Ajakaiye
Ifeanyi Barbara Chidi
Abdul Tijani- Ahmed
Wura (s2)
Jeffery David Musa
Olumide Kuti
Esther Oyiza Kokori
Visa On Arrival
Bovi Ugboma
MTV Shuga Naija
The MTV
Staying Alive Foundation
Volume
Mona Ombogo
Masquerades of Aniedo
Timendo Aghahowa
Motunde Akiode
Slum King
Donald Tombia
Ifeanyi Barbara Chidi
Fatimah Binta Gimsay
Xavier Ighordje
Best Writing Movie
Breathe Of Life – BB Sasore
Over The Bridge – Tosin Otudeko
Fumilayo Ransome Kuti – Tunde Babalola
Jagun Jagun – Adebayo Tijani
Afamefuna – Anyanwu Sandra Adaora
ATCJ – Funke Ayotunde Akindele, Collins Okoh & Akinlabi Ishola
Mami Wata – CJ Obasi
Best Documentary
Ormoilaa Ogol (The Strong One)
Lobola – A Bride’s True Price?
Empalikino (Forgiveness)
The Water Manifesto: Osun (Water For Gold)
Sowing Hope
Best Series (Scripted)
Volume
Wura (s2)
Slum King
Itura
Chronicles
Best Series (Unscripted)
Lol Naija (s1)
Nightlife in Lasgidi
The Real Housewives of Lagos
Gh Queens (s2)
Mutale Mwanza Unscripted (s1)
Best Director
Moses Inwang (Blood Vessel)
Adebayo Tijani & Tope Adebayo (Jagun Jagun)
BB Sasore (Breath of Life)
Johnscott Enah (Half Heaven)
C. J. Fiery Obasi ( Mami Wata)
Kayode Kasum (Afamefuna)
Tolu Ajayi (Over The Bridge)
Best Movie
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
Breath of Life
Over The Bridge
Blood Vessel
A Tribe Called Judah
The Black Book
Mami Wata
After battling kidney illness, veteran actor Amaechi Muonagor passes away.
Muonagor recently requested financial support from Nigerians for a planned kidney transplant in India.
Nollywood has seen another death, as legendary actor Amaechi Mounagor has reportedly passed away.
The actor, who was well-known for his comedic roles, died following a protracted struggle with diabetes, stroke, and kidney failure.
On the evening of Sunday, March 24, 2024, the sad news of Muonagor's passing made its way onto the internet.
This occurs just a week after a video of the 61-year-old actor laying motionless in bed and pleading for money to support his kidney transplant went viral on the internet.
Kingsley Orji, a fellow actor, was seated next to the Nollywood icon and made a plea on his behalf.
Orji claims that the actor's kidney ailment had made it difficult for him to speak, and because they didn't have the money, they took the decision to send him home from the hospital.
Muonagor had been suffering from diabetes and a stroke, which had left him paralysed on one leg, as Orji had previously disclosed.
Last November, Hon. Tony Muonagor, the actor's cousin, shared a photo of himself on social media with the unwell actor in a hospital bed. He wrote that he wanted the public to be aware of the circumstances surrounding his family.
He went on to explain how the Nollywood icon had been fighting diabetes, stroke, and kidney problems. He said that even though Muonagor had been enjoying his life and controlling his diabetes over the years, at the time of the post, he was going to weekly dialysis.
According to Tony, Muonagor was undergoing physiotherapy and dialysis in addition to other treatments.
The actor passes away this month, joining a list of other Nollywood veterans. The most notable was the death of John "Mr Ibu" Okafor on March 2, who lost his leg due to a prolonged illness.
Sharon Ooja is the latest bride in town
Nollywood beauty Sharon Ooja, who disclosed that she had exchanged wedding vows with her beau in a private civil ceremony, has joined the growing number of Nigerian celebrities who have tied the knot this year.
She stated that the civil ceremony is over and that she accepted the wedding proposal a few months ago.
Talking about the personal aspects of her path to married bliss, Ooja was happy and grateful to her husband, whom he called her "Odogwu silencer."
Sharon Ooja via instagram
She stated that the civil ceremony is over and that she accepted the wedding proposal a few months ago.
"A few months ago I said yes to my odogwu silencer as I call him as he came and silenced the noise, my Igbo king 😍civil ceremony done and dusted ink dried yes I’m fully a mrs as I type this," she said.
Ooja, known for her exceptional talent and charm on the screen, exhausted all the accolades while expressing her deep love and admiration for her husband.
Sharon Ooja via instagram
With a tone of affection, she referred to her husband as "bro bro," hinting at their close bond and shared jokes.
"He brought the calm…I’ll say yes a thousand times to your kindness and good heart… yes a thousand times to the discipline and structure you bring… yes a thousand times to your absolute love and protection you are my best friend bro bro 🤣🤣our inside joke !! … dear husband This is fully the hand of God !!"
Ooja thanked God and expressed her joy for the impending church blessing and customary wedding festivities as she wrapped up her statement.
Remembering Mr Ibu: A Tribute to a Comedy Icon
It's with heavy hearts that we bid farewell to the legendary Nollywood actor, Mr Ibu, who passed away after a courageous battle with illness. His indelible mark on the Nigerian entertainment industry will forever be cherished, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
Mr Ibu, whose real name was John Okafor, rose to fame with his unique brand of comedy that brought joy and laughter to millions of fans across Nigeria and beyond. With his infectious humor and comedic timing, he captured the hearts of audiences and became a household name in the world of African cinema.
But behind the laughter, Mr Ibu faced his share of struggles. Despite facing numerous challenges in his personal life, including health issues that eventually led to the loss of both his legs, he remained resilient and determined to continue entertaining his fans.
Throughout his illustrious career, Mr Ibu starred in countless films and television series, earning accolades and recognition for his outstanding performances. His iconic roles will forever be etched in the memories of fans who grew up watching his movies.
Beyond his on-screen persona, Mr Ibu was known for his generosity and compassion towards others. He used his platform to advocate for social causes and lend a helping hand to those in need. Whether through his acting or philanthropic endeavors, he touched the lives of many and left a lasting impact on society.
As we mourn the loss of a beloved icon, let us celebrate the life and legacy of Mr Ibu. May his laughter continue to echo in our hearts, and may his spirit inspire us to always find joy in the face of adversity. Rest in peace, Mr Ibu, your legacy will live on forever.
Remembering a Nollywood Icon: The Legacy of Sisi Quadri
In the vibrant tapestry of Nigeria's entertainment industry, few figures shine as brightly as Sisi Quadri. With his unforgettable performances and larger-than-life persona, Sisi Quadri left an indelible mark on Nollywood that will be remembered for generations. As news of his passing reverberates through the industry and beyond, it's time to celebrate this iconic actor's life, challenges, and achievements.
Born into humble beginnings, Sisi Quadri navigated the often tumultuous waters of the Nigerian film industry with grace and resilience. His journey to stardom was not without its challenges, as he faced numerous obstacles along the way. Yet, through sheer determination and talent, he carved out a niche for himself in an industry known for its competitiveness.
Sisi Quadri's career spanned decades, during which he graced the screens of millions with his memorable performances. From comedic roles that left audiences in stitches to poignant portrayals of complex characters, Sisi Quadri showcased his versatility as an actor time and time again. His ability to inhabit a wide range of roles endeared him to fans across the country and earned him critical acclaim within the industry.
But Sisi Quadri's contributions to Nollywood extended beyond his work in front of the camera. As a mentor and role model to aspiring actors, he generously shared his wisdom and experience, nurturing the talents of the next generation. His dedication to his craft and his commitment to excellence set a high standard for all who followed in his footsteps.
Throughout his illustrious career, Sisi Quadri amassed a wealth of achievements and accolades. From award-winning performances to box office successes, his impact on the Nigerian entertainment industry was immeasurable. Yet, perhaps his greatest legacy lies in the hearts of those who knew him best – his colleagues, friends, and fans.
As we bid farewell to Sisi Quadri, we honour his memory and the lasting legacy he leaves behind. Though he may no longer grace our screens, his spirit lives on in the countless lives he touched and the stories he helped bring to life. Rest in peace, Sisi Quadri – your talent, passion, and dedication will never be forgotten.