*Wins finest total film, finest director and finest lead actor
Vanessa Obioha
For the second time, a movie produced and distributed by a streaming platform clinched the Finest Total Film on the Africa Magic Viewers’ Selection Awards (AMVCA). ‘Breath of Life,’ an Amazon Prime Video Nigeria Unique, took the award on the tenth version of the AMVCA, which occurred final night time at Eko Motels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The movie, executively produced by BB Sasore and Derin Adeyokunnu, gained in a number of classes, together with Finest Director for Sasore, Finest Lead Actor for Wale Ojo and the Finest Supporting classes with actor Ademola Adedoyin and actress Genoveva Umeh taking the awards within the respective classes.
Kehinde Bankole, acclaimed for her peerless function in ‘Adire,’ clinched the Finest Lead Actress award, marking her second win on the AMVCA.
Nonetheless, regardless of its excessive funds, ‘The Black Guide,’ a Netflix hit, solely secured the award for Finest Enhancing, whereas ‘Mami Wata’ gained within the Finest MakeUp class.
‘Jagun Jagun’ emerged victorious in two classes: Finest Indigenous Language (West Africa) for Femi Adebayo and Finest Costume Design for Lola Awe.
The gifted actor, Chimezie Imo, was awarded the Trailblazer Award.
Emotional about his win, Imo, throughout his acceptance speech, reminded his colleagues of perseverance, signing off with “My title is Chimezie Imo, I’m an actor, see you at work.”
This yr, the awards had two honourees for its iconic Business Benefit Award: the favored actress Esther Idowu Philips (Iya Rainbow), and Richard Mofe-Damijo higher often known as RMD. Astonished by the popularity, it took some time earlier than Philips discovered the suitable phrases to precise her gratitude.
“I thank God I’m nonetheless alive,” she stated, dedicating the award to her husband and youngsters.
Though he missed out on the Finest Lead Actor for the third time, the Business Benefit Award was a recognition of his expertise and contribution to the trade up to now three many years. Surprised however composed, RMD appreciated each the younger and outdated producers, administrators and different crew members he had labored with.
Hosted by the witty and charismatic media persona IK Osakioduwa, AMVCA 10 was additionally a showcase of memorable musical performances.
From the legendary Congolese Awilo Longomba to the nostalgic Shaffy Bello and Seyi Sodimu’s rendition of ‘Love Me Jeje,’ in addition to Chike’s efficiency of ‘Egwu’ that includes the late singer and rapper Mohbad. Different notable performers of the night time included Adekunle Gold and KCee.
