Za cvw is a gathering of industry professionals and lovers of African movies and television.
The event, often referred to as Africa’s most prestigious film award ceremony, was held at Eko Hotel and Suites, with media presenter Ik Osakioduwa and South African celebrity Bonang Matheba serving as hosts.
After a two-year hiatus, the AMVCA made a big comeback, featuring brilliant musical performances from Yemi Alade, Dbanj, the top 12 Nigerian Idols contestants and the collaboration everyone cannot stop talking about, Labaja x Rema.
The event also debuted a new category to recognize content creators’ efforts.
The live audience and viewers were treated to a series of happy tears, support, and heartfelt speeches from nominees who received various awards as well as a few prizes.
Here is a full list of winners:
Best Overall film
- Amina - Izu Ojukwu & Okey Ogunjiofor
- Osas Ighodaro - Rattlesnake : The Ahanna Story
- Stan Nze - Rattlesnake : The Ahanna Story
- Funke Akindele-Bello - Omo Ghetto the SSag
- Broda Shaggi - Dwindle
- Omowummi Dada - Country Hard
- Odunlade Adekola - JankaStor
- Teniola Aladese
- Ramsey Nouah - Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story
- Tunji Afolayan - Amina
- Tunde Apalowo - For Maria Ebun Pataki
- Jim Lively and James Nelson - Amina
- Mathew Yusuf for Rattlesnake- The Ahanna Story
- Manie Oiseomaye, Donald Tombia and Biodun Stephen - Introducing The Kujus
- Muhammed Atta Ahmed - Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story
- Balogun Abiodun - Omo Ghetto The Saga
- Millicent T. Jack - Amina
- Freddy Feruzi – Obambo
- Rogers Ofime for Voiceless
- David Akande, Demola Yusuf and Edgard Leroy - Alasie
- Uche Nnanna Maduka - 'Nne-Ka
- Rogers Ofime -The Mystic River
- Saitabao Kaiyare, Mumo Liku, Elena Schilling, Daniella Fritz and Ann Katrina Boberg - If Objects Could Speak
- Taiwo Ogunnimo - I Am The Prostitute Mama Described
- Oga Sabinus - Mr Funny
- Hairareb- Dantagos Jimmy-Melani
- The Girl In The Yellow Jumper- Morocco Omar
- Collision Course - Bolanle Austen-Peters and Joseph Umoibom
- Gold Coast Lounge - Pascal Aka and Raquel
- The Johnsons
- The Rishantes' - Dimbo Atiya
- Daisy Masembe - Engaito
Industry Merit Award
Best Dressed Male/Female
- Denola Grey/ Osas Ighodaro
Nollywood actress, Osas Ighodaro and actor cum influencer, Denola Grey, both received recognition as the Best Dressed Female and Male in the 2022 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
Ighodaro stormed the red carpet in a silver and gold lace dress, while Denola Grey thrilled the attendees with his three-piece beaded suit.
Known as one of the most notable awards in Africa’s entertainment industry, celebrities annually showcase their fashion style as fans get to vote for their favourites to clinch the most anticipated ‘Best Dressed’ award.
Other celebrities such as Bimbo Ademoye, Adunni Ade, Belinda Effah, and others, were enlisted as participants in the category.
Fans visited the Africa Magic official Instagram page to vote for their favourite celebrity with the best outfits.
As Osas Ighodaro and Denola Grey emerged with the highest scores, they were given the prestigious ‘Best Dressed’ awards and each got N500,000.