By Vanessa Obioha

In an evening full of witty remarks, shocking wins and jaw-dropping vogue, ‘Aníkúlápó’ took dwelling essentially the most awards on the ninth version of the Africa Magic Viewers Selection Awards (AMVCA), together with Finest General Film.

With the Netflix unique produced and directed by Kunle Afolayan, main this yr AMVCA with 16 nominations, it got here all the way down to the Finest General Image to take the lead over ‘Brotherhood’ which gained 4 awards out of its 11 nominations.

Afolayan in his acceptance speech of the Finest General Film award acknowledged veteran cinematographer Tunde Kelani for mentoring him within the artwork and science of filmmaking.

‘Aníkúlápó’ additionally obtained the award for Finest Sound Editor, Finest Author, Finest Soundtrack and Finest Indigenous Language Yoruba.

Tobi Bakre gained the Finest Actor for his function within the Jade Osiberu film ‘Brotherhood.’ It was his first AMVCA and the excited actor couldn\’t cover his pleasure on stage, displaying a gamut of feelings that ranged from shock, pleasure to delight.

For the second time, Osas Ighodaro took dwelling the award for Finest Actress for her portrayal because the spouse of a cleric who has his personal demons to battle with within the Bolanle Austen-Peters film ‘Man of God.’ 

In a shocking twist, the Ugandan director Loukman Ali edged out outstanding Nigerian filmmakers like Kunle Afolayan, Bolanle Austen-Peters and Obi Emelonye to win the Finest Director award for his film ‘Brotherhoods.’

‘Shanty City’ which had essentially the most nominations for a TV collection, nonetheless, took dwelling just one award within the Finest Make-up class.

Solid members of The Actual Housewives of Abuja, Princess Jecoco, Arafa and Tutupie offered the award for the Finest Costume Designer and Make Up classes, and as ordinary Princess Jecoco introduced the sauce along with her appeal. Deola who emerged winner of the Finest Costume Designer the winner was too speechless to speak and her husband, the musician Darey Artwork Alade needed to say the acceptance speech they\’d penned down.

In a wonderful spectacle, the coveted Business Advantage Award of this yr discovered its rightful place within the arms of the illustrious actress, Persistence Ozokwor, affectionately often called Mama G. A surge of admiration swept by means of the viewers, as she obtained an exhilarating standing ovation. Overwhelmed by the profound significance of the second, Ozokwor’s coronary heart swelled with emotion, and he or she discovered solace in expressing her gratitude to the Most Excessive.

In a young change with one passionate supporter who proclaimed their adoration, Persistence Ozokwor’s voice rang out, carrying a profound depth of devotion,

“You possibly can’t even cease loving me. I\’ll die on your love,” she stated.

Earlier than leaving the stage, she reassured her fervent admirers that she would stay steadfast in her chosen path, the artwork of appearing, perpetuating the legacy she has so magnificently constructed all through her illustrious profession.

Younger actress Angel Unigwe was awarded the Trailblazer award whereas the Finest Dressed Male and Feminine went to social media influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa and BBNaija former housemate Magnificence Tukura respectively 

As with its custom, tribute was paid to inventive abilities who\’ve sojourned to the opposite facet. Names like Saint Obi, Ada Ameh amongst others popped on the display as Nigerian Idol alumni carried out. 

There have been additionally musical performances from Tiwa Savage and Iyanya.

The ninth AMVCA obtained a 40 per cent improve in entry submission this yr and was vetted by a jury panel  headed by the veteran filmmaker Femi Odugbemi. Of the 34 classes, solely 10 had been opened to public voting.

Beneath is the complete listing of winners:

BEST SOUND EDITOR (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Anu Afolayan – Aníkúlápó (WINNER)

Dare Olaitan, Adio Solanke – Ile Owo

Fredrick Karumba – Click on Click on Bang

Kolade Morankiyo, Gray Jones – The Set Up 2

Ismail Kyobe Ssebowa – Bed room Chains

Kazeem Agboola – Ijakumo the Born Once more Stripper

Kolade Kayode Morakinyo – Shanty City

Kolade Morakinyo, Pius Fatoke – Battle On Buka Road

Q Rodney Abia, Angelo Anosike, Kayode Kasum – Obara’ M

Shiloh Godson – Black Mail

BEST PICTURE EDITOR (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Adio Solanke – Ile Owo

Banjo Onyekachi, Winston Aig-Ohioma, Oluwaseun Adeosun – Diiche

Holmes Awa & Daniel Tom – Crime & Justice (WINNER)

Kimera Paul – Tembele

Martini Akande – Brotherhood

Sanjo Adegoke – King of Thieves (Agesinkole)

Steve Sodiya – Ijakumo the Born Once more Stripper

Temitope Folarin – Anikulapo

Valentine Chukwuma – Battle on Buka Road

BEST LIGHTING DESIGNER (MOVIE OR TV SERIES)

Francis Wanyahdeh – Crime & Justice

Matthew Yusuf – Brotherhood (WINNER)

Lanre Omofaiye – Anikulapo

Walter Odhiambo – Shanty City

Ismail Adewunmi – Ile Owo

Muri Salami – 4 4 Forty 4

Francis Wanyahdeh & Ebuka Enejere – Diiche

Renaldo Van Den Berg, Emmanuel Patrick, David Otuokere – Actual Housewives of Lagos

Godwin Lawal – Tarella

Segun Adeleke – Flawsome

BEST ART DIRECTOR (MOVIE OR TV SERIES)

Olugbenga Ogunsina and Pleasure Kadiri – Brotherhood

Pat Nebo & Temple Chima Adighije – Crime & Justice

Wale Adeleke – King Of Thieves (Agesinkole) (WINNER)

Olatunji Afolayan – Battle On Buka Road

Olalekan Isiaka – Shanty City

Toka Mcbaror – Almajiri

Uche Nwaohiri & Tunde Lawal – Diiche

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Charles Oleghe – Diiche

Ekuka Ishaq – Tembele

Idowu Adedapo – Ijakumo the Born Once more Stripper

Idowu Adedapo (Mr Views) – Flawsome

Jonathan Kovel – Shanty City

Jonathan Kovel – Anikulapo

Loukman Ali – Brotherhood (WINNER)

Mex Ossai, Philip Okpokoro, Esmond Igho, KC Obiajulu, Goke Oyerinde – Actual Housewives of Lagos

Paul Gambit – Jolly Roger

Yinka Edward – Crime & Justice

BEST WRITER (MOVIE OR TV SERIES)

Jade Osiberu – The Commerce

Tunde Apalowo and Jeffery Musa David – KANAANI

Sodi Kurubo, Stephanie Dadet & Victor Aghahowa – Diiche Episode 5

Funke Akindele, Jack’enneth Opukeme, Stephen Oluboyo, Jemine Edukugho – Battle on Buka Road

Yinka Laoye – King of Thieves (Agesinkole)

Uche Ateli – Choke

Sola Dada – Aníkúlápó (WINNER)

BEST COSTUME DESIGNER (MOVIE OR TV SERIES) 

Millicent Jack – 4 4 Forty 4

Ezugworie Franca – Brotherhood

Bolanle Austen-Peters, Clement Effanga, Juliana Dede – Man of God

Toyin Ogundeji – Anikulapo

Deola Artwork-Alade – The Actual Housewives of Lagos Reunion Episode (WINNER)

Bunmi Fashina, Tiannah Empire & Secrets and techniques of April – Shanty City

Kingsley Okoye Rex – Nnewi The Land of Gold

BEST MAKEUP  (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Carina SFX – The Commerce

Feyzo Artistry – Ile Owo

Francisca Otaigbe – King of Thieves (Agesinkole)

Hakeem Results Onilogbo – Anikulapo

Hakeem Results Onilogbo, Jemila Sedik – Battle on Buka Road

Maryam Ndukwe, Hakeem Results Onilogbo – Shanty City (WINNER)

Sandra Oyiana-Ogbeni – Tarella

BEST SOUNDTRACK (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Abiola Olayinka, Habeeb Adebayo – L.I.F.E.

Adam Songbird and Tolu Obanro – King of Thieves (Agesinkole)

Gbas Gbos by Tolu Obanro and Adam Songbird – Battle on Buka Road

Jaysynths and Hotkid – Shanty City

Joel Christian Goffin – Black Mail

Kent Edunjobi – Anikulapo

Q Rodney Abia, Angelo Anosike, Kayode Kasum – Obara’ M

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE OR TV SERIES – SWAHILI

Safari – Phoebe Ruguru & Njue Kevin

Barakatatu – Malcom Hamisi

Click on Click on Bang – Philip Karanja Njenga (WINNER)

Frida – Wilson Nkya & Jane Moshi

Mpiganaji – Daniel Manege

Dau – Freddy Feruzi

Mvanmizi – The Intruder – Wilson Nkya

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE OR TV SERIES – HAUSA

Aisha – Abubakar Bashir Maishadda (WINNER)

Kwana Casa’in – Evans  Ejiogu

Lulu Da Andalu – TY Shaban

Guzama – Nancy Yiljep

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE OR TV SERIES – YORUBA

Aníkúlápó – Kunle Afolayan (WINNER)

Ogeere – Ololade Tijani-Ebong

Abebi Seranko Seniyan – Funmi Financial institution Anthony  Abdullahi Abdulrasaq

Mr Raji – Okusanya Bayonle Samson

Morenikeji – Karamot Adeboye

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE OR TV SERIES – IGBO

Brown Ene, Victor Onwudiwe, Ben Cassie – Ifediche

Shileola A. Ibironke – Ijeoma

Shileola. Ibironke – Ego Mbute

Trinity Ugonabo – The Bride Value (imego)

Victor Iyke – Uhuruchi (WINNER)

BEST SHORT FILM 

Adeoye Adetunji – Pa Aromire (WINNER)

Gbenga Salu – Convictus

Nkem Nwaturuocha – The Tune Maiden

Teniola Zara King – Teju’s Story

Usama Mukwaya, Loukman Ali – Sixteen Rounds

Uzoamaka Aniunoh – Love Language

Victor Onwudiwe, Goodnews Erico Isika – Away

BEST ONLINE SOCIAL CONTENT CREATOR

Nollywood Epic Love Story Parody (THE FINALE) – Tee Kuro

Husband’s Aspect Chick – Steve Chuks

My Candy Mom Inlaw – Isbae U

VIP Toilet – Abiola

Again From The Future – Elozonam, Kie Kie (WINNER)

Fast Pronunciations – Kenzy Udosen

Troopers at Struggle (Compilation) – Oluwadolarz and Abayomi Alvin

The Activist – Edem Victor

Faux Alert with Mercy Johnson – Adeaga Bukunmi

Iya Barakat Teropi Secxxion – Bimbo Ademoye

BEST TV SERIES

Crime and Justice – Yinka Edward (WINNER)

Diiche – James Omokwe 

The Plan – Dimbo Atiya, Rahama Sadau, Sarafina Melisa

When Are We Getting Married – Ife Olujuyigbe, Kayode Kasum 

Visa On Arrival Season 1 – Bovi Ugboma, Ann Obaseki

Actual Housewives of Lagos – Deola Artwork-Alade & Dare Artwork Alade

Single Kiasi – Grace Kahaki & Philippe Bresson

Flawsome – Tola Odunsi & Akin Akinkugbe

County 49 – Millicent Ogutu

Recreation On Season 2 – Vincent Nwachukwu

BEST DOCUMENTARY

Awaiting Trial – Chude Jideowo

100 of Us – Finest Okoduwa

Truck Blind Spot – Nathaniel George

Inexperienced: The Amazons – Charles F. Solomon; Oluchi Nsofor; Aaron Olayemi; Well-known Odion

Nigeria – The debut – Nora Awolowo

Method to the Prime – Charles F. Solomon

Child Blues – Nora Awolowo (WINNER)

BEST MOVIE EAST AFRICA

Click on Click on Bang – Philip Karanja Njenga (WINNER)

Elenor Nabwiso – Karamoja

Gashumba Emmanuel – Dial M for Maya

Hassan Mageye – Bed room Chains

Lucy Mwangi – Baba Twins

Mugisha Herbert Morris – Tembele

Nadira Shakur – Married to Work

Omar Hamza – Gacal

Wilson Nkya & Jane Moshi – Frida

Wilson Nkya & Philipo Ngonyani – Mvamizi (The Intruder)

BEST MOVIE WEST AFRICA 

4 4 Forty 4 – Winifred Mena Ajakpovi

Aníkúlápó – Kunle Afolayan

Kanaani – Lease-A-Studio & Native Media TV

Obara’ M – Kayode Kasum

Choke – Chris Odeh

Brotherhood – Jade Osiberu (WINNER)

Pink Carpet – Samira Yakubu

BEST MOVIE SOUTHERN AFRICA

Elvis Chucks – Jewel (WINNER)

Emmanuel Mwape – Silver Lining

Leburugraphy – Ke Bona Spoko

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS ( DRAMA OR TV SERIES)

Efe Irele – 4 4 Forty 4 (WINNER)

Gina Castel – Kofa

Ivie Okujaye – On Your Personal 

Sola Sobowale – Aníkúlápó 

Teniola Aladese – Love in a Pandemic 

Toni Tones – Brotherhood 

Man of God – Dorcas Shola Fapson

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR (MOVIE OR TV SERIES)

Abdisattar Ahmed – Gascal (WINNER)

Bucci Franklin – The Razz Man 

James Webbo – County 49

Jeff Roberts Walusimbi – Bed room Chains 

O.C. Ukeje – Brotherhood

Taiwo Hassan – Aníkúlápó 

Yinka Quadri – Aníkúlápó 

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Mercy Johnson-Okojie – Battle on Buka Road

Funke Akindele – Battle on Buka Road

Mercy Johnson-Okojie – Passport

Bimbo Ademoye – Selina

Albert Oluwatoyin – Visa on Arrival 

Grace Wacuka – Married to Work

BEST ACTOR IN COMEDY (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Adokiye Horsfall – Inside Life

Charles Etubiebi – Simply Pals

Charles Inojie – Metropolis Hustler

Chinedu Ikedieze – Aki and PawPaw

Kunle Idowu – Unintentional

Nedu Ani ( Nedu Wazobia) – Inside Life 

Nkem Owoh – Battle on Buka Road

Nosa Afolabi (Lasisi Elenu) – The Razz Man 

Samuel Perry (Brother Shaggi) – Inside Life (WINNER)

Samuel Perry (Brother Shaggi) – Survivors 

BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA (MOVIE OR TV SERIES)

Bimbo Ademoye – Anikulapo

Ini Dima-Okojie – Flawsome 

Immaculata Oko Kasum – Ile Owo

Osas Ighodaro – Man of God (WINNER)

Enado Odigie – Flawsome 

Nimo Loveline – The Planters Plantation

Queen Nwokoye – Strained

Nse Ikpe-Etim – Shanty City

Ini Edo – Shanty City

Scarlet Gomez – Wura 

BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA (MOVIE OR TV SERIES)

Chidi Mokeme – Shanty City

Blossom Chukwujekwu – The Commerce

Tope Tedela – All The Colors Of The World Are Between Black and White

Femi Adebayo – King of Thieves (Agesinkole)

O.C. Ukeje – Black Mail

NKakalukanyi Patriq – Tembele

Daniel Etim-Effiong – Kofa

Chimezie Imo – Choke

Tobi Bakre – Brotherhood (WINNER)

Richard Mofe Damijo – 4 4 Forty 4 

MULTICHOICE TALENT FACTORY FILM

A Quiet Intruder

Cheza

Leaked (WINNER)

Revisit

Stinger

Strings

BEST ORIGINAL DRAMA SERIES (MNET)

A Infiltrada

Accra Medics

Soiled Laundry

Junior Drama Membership

Njila

Pazia

Pete

Ricordi (WINNER)

The Rishantes

To Have and To Maintain

Single

BEST ORIGINAL COMEDY SERIES (MNET)

Co-Habits

Flatmates

Mussulando

My Siblings and I

Njoro Wa Uba (WINNER)

Popi

RSM

The Johnsons

The Return of Unique Comedy

Uncle Limbani

BEST AFRICA MAGIC ORIGINAL TELENOVELA

Covenant

Dede

Huba

Itura

Mahinga

Maida

Mpali (WINNER)

Status

Salem

BEST UNSCRIPTED ORIGINAL 

Come Play Naija

Judging Issues

Kan-See-Me

King Bugar (WINNER)

Off Air with Gbemi & Toolz

Rock that Aisle Once more

Sakofa

BEST DIRECTOR

Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo – King of Thieves (Agesinkole)

Babatunde Apalowo – All The Colors of the World are between Black and White

Bolanle Austen – Peters Man of God

Dimeji Ajibola – Shanty City

Jade Osiberu – The Commerce

Kunle Afolayan – Anikulapo

Loukman Ali – Brotherhoods (WINNER)

Mugisha Herbert Morris – Tembele

Obi Emelonye – Black Mail

Tolu Ajayi, Fiyin Gambo, Ifeoma Chukwuogo, James Omokwe – Diiche

BEST OVERALL MOVIE 

Femi Adebayo – King of Thieves (Agesinkole)

Funke Akindele – Battle on Buka Road

Jade Osiberu – Brotherhood

Kayode Kasum – Ile Owo

Kunle Afolayan – Aníkúlápó (WINNER)

Mugisha Herbert Morris – Tembele

Winifred Mena-Ajakpovi – 4 4 Forty 4

TRAILBLAZER AWARD

Angel Unigwe

INDUSTRY MERIT AWARD 2023

Persistence Ozokwor

BEST DRESSED AWARD

Enioluwa (Male)

Magnificence Tukura (Feminine)