Anikulapo, Brotherhood, Rattlesnake Dominate AMVCA 2023 Awards

The 9th edition of the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was a night of glamour and celebration for the film industry across Africa. The event, which took place on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, honoured the talents and achievements of actors, directors, producers and other professionals in the film world.

The veteran actress Patience Ozokwor received the Industry Merit Award for her remarkable service and contribution to the industry. She was presented with the award by her colleagues and friends, who paid glowing tributes to her.

The big winners of the night were Jade Osiberu’s Brotherhood and Kunle Afolayan’s Anikulapo, which grabbed multiple awards in different categories. Brotherhood won six awards, including Best Actor in a Drama for Tobi Bakre, Best Cinematographer for Loukman Ali and Best Movie West Africa. Anikulapo won five awards, including Best Director for Kunle Afolayan, Best Soundtrack for Kent Edunjobi and Best Overall Movie Africa.

Other notable winners include Funke Akindele and Broda Shaggi for Best Actress and Actor in a Comedy respectively, Osas Ighodaro for Best Actress in a Drama and Odunlade Adekola for Best Supporting Actor.

The event also featured stunning performances by top Nigerian artists such as Tiwa Savage, Davido, Burna Boy and Wizkid. The hosts of the night were IK Osakioduwa and Nancy Isime, who kept the audience entertained with their witty banter and dazzling outfits.

Meanwhile, Big Brother Naija star Tacha Akide caused a stir on social media with her outfit at the AMVCA.

She revealed that her blue dress, designed by celebrity designer Tolu Bally, cost her a whopping $20,000. She also shared a receipt to prove her claim.

Here is the full list of winners at the AMVCA 2023:

Best Actor in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series)

Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggi) – Dwindle

Best Actress in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series)

Funke Akindele – Omo Ghetto (The Saga)

Best Actor in a Drama – (Movie/TV Series)

Tobi Bakre – Brotherhood

Best Actress in a Drama – (Movie/TV Series)

Osas Ighodaro – Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story

Best Supporting Actor (Movie/TV Series)

Odunlade Adekola – Jankariwo

Best Supporting Actress (Movie/TV Series)

Omowunmi Dada – Country Hard

Best Short Film

Adeoye Adetunji – Pa Aromire

Best Online Social Content Creator

Elozonam, Kie Kie – Back From The Future

Best Original Telenovela

Mpali

Best Unscripted Original

King Bugar

Best Original Comedy Series

Njoro Wa Uba

Best Original Drama Series

Ricordi

Best Art Director

Wale Adeleke – King Of Thieves (Agesinkole)

Best Costume Designer (Movie/TV Series)

Adeola Art-Alade – The Real Housewives of Lagos (Reunion Episode)

Best Lighting Designer (Movie/TV Series)

Mathew Yusuf – Brotherhood

Best Picture Editor (Movie/TV Series)

Holmes Awa & Daniel Tom – Crime & Justice

Best Sound Editor (Movie/TV Series)

Anu Afolayan – Anikulapo

Best Soundtrack (Movie/TV Series)

Kent Edunjobi – Anikulapo

Best Makeup (Movie/TV Series)

Maryam Ndukwe, Hakeem Effects Onilogbo – Shanty Town

Best Writer (Movie/TV Series)

Sola Dada – Anikulapo

Best Cinematographer (Movie/TV Series)

Loukman Ali – Brotherhood

Best Movie Southern Africa

Jewel – Elvis Chucks

Best Movie East Africa

Click Click Bang – Philip Karanja Njenga

Best Movie West Africa

Brotherhood – Jade Osiberu

Best Television Series

Crime & Justice – Yinka Edward

Best Documentary

Nigeria-the Debut – Nora Awolowo

Best Director

Kunle Afolayan – Anikulapo

The Multichoice Talent Factory Film

Leaked

Best Indigenous Language Swahili (Movie/TV Series)

Philip Karanja Njenga – Click Click Bang

Best Indigenous Language Yoruba (Movie/TV Series)

Anikulapo – Kunle Afolayan

Best Indigenous Language Hausa (Movie/TV Series)

Aisha – Abubakar Bashir Maishadda

Best Indigenous Language Igbo (Movie/TV Series)

Uhuruchi – Victor Iyke

Best Overall Movie Africa

Anikulapo – Kunle Afolayan

Industry Merit Award

Patience Ozokwor

The Trailblazer Award

Angel Onigwe

Best Dressed Male

Enioluwa Adeoluwa

Best Dressed Female

Beauty Tukura

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