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AMVCA 2023: Full List Of Winners at the 9th Edition

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2 years ago

May 21, 2023

The 9th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) which held in Lagos saw the display of glamour and glitz from talents within the entertainment industry.

The award ceremony showcased performances from top acts in the Nigerian music industry including Tiwa Savage, Spyro and Iyanya who thrilled the audience with their songs and moves.

The AMVCA is an annual accolade presented by MultiChoice recognizing outstanding achievement in the television and film industry.

This year’s edition was hosted by Zozibini Tunzi and IK Osakioduwa.

Below are the winners of the 9th edition of the AMVCA Awards in each category:

BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY – (MOVIE/TV SERIES) – Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggi)

BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA (MOVIE/TV SERIES) – Tobi Bakre – Brotherhood

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY- (MOVIE/TV SERIES) – Bimbo Ademoye – Selina

BEST MAKEUP (MOVIE/TV SERIES) – Maryam Ndukwe, Shanty Town

THE MULTICHOICE TALENT FACTORY FILM – Leaked

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE – SWAHILI – Philip Karanja Njenga – Click Click Bang

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE YORUBA (MOVIE/TV SERIES) – Kunle Afolayan – Anikulapo

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE – HAUSA – (MOVIE/TV SERIES) – Abubakar Bashir Maishadda – Aisha

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE – IGBO – (MOVIE/TV SERIES) – Victor Iyke – Uhuruchi

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR – (MOVIE/TV SERIES) – Abdisattar Ahmed – Gacal

BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA -(MOVIE/TV SERIES) – Osas Ighodaro – Man of God

BEST PICTURE EDITOR – Holmes Awa and Daniel

BEST SOUND EDITOR – Anu Afolayan, Anikulapo

BEST LIGHTING DESIGNER – Mathew Yusuf, Brotherhood

BEST COSTUME DESIGNER (MOVIE/ TV SERIES) – Adeola Art Alade, The Real Housewives Of lagos

BEST ART DIRECTOR – Loukman Ali (Brotherhood)

BEST ORIGINAL DRAMA SERIES – Ricordi

BEST ORIGINAL COMEDY SERIES – Njoro Wa Uba

BEST UNSCRIPTED ORIGINAL – King Bugar

BEST ORIGINAL TELENOVELA – Mpali

BEST ONLINE SOCIAL CONTENT CREATOR – Elozonam , Kie Kie – Back From The Future

BEST SHORT FILM – Adeoye Adetunji – Pa Aromire

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS – (MOVIE/TV SERIES) – Efe Irele – Four Four Forty Four

BEST DIRECTOR – Loukman Ali – Brotherhoods

BEST WRITER (MOVIE/TV SERIES) – Shola Dada

BEST SOUND TRACK (MOVIE/TV SERIES) – Kent Edunjobi – Anikulapo

BEST DOCUMENTARY – Nora Awolowo, The Debut

BEST TELEVISION SERIES – Crime & Justice

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER – (MOVIE/TV SERIES) – Loukman Ali, Brotherhood

BEST MOVIE EAST AFRICA – Philip Karanja Njenga

BEST MOVIE WEST AFRICA – Jade Osiberu

BEST MOVIE SOUTHERN AFRICA – Elvis Chucks – Jewel

2023 INDUSTRY MERIT AWARD – Patience Ozokwo

TRAILBLAZER AWARDS – Angel Unigwe

BEST OVERALL MOVIE – AFRICA – Kunle Afolayan – Anikulapo

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“Free my guy”, Davido calls for the release of VeryDarkMan

In a tweet, Davido highlighted the positive impact VDM has had on people’s lives, despite the controversies surrounding him

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4 days ago

May 5, 2025

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Afrobeats star Davido has expressed solidarity with social media activist VeryDarkMan, who is currently detained.

The arrest reportedly occurred shortly after he visited a branch of a new generation bank to complain about alleged unauthorised transactions from his mother’s account.

In a tweet, Davido highlighted the positive impact VDM has had on people’s lives, despite the controversies surrounding him.

The Grammy nominee noted that the outpouring of support for VDM is encouraging and motivates him to do more for the masses.

“Outside all the noise, it’s good to see that the good one does impact lives, and people appreciate it!

The support I’m seeing for VDM everywhere is encouraging, making one want to do more for the masses.

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KSA: I have not been kidnapped

This is coming following an alarm raised by the musician’s daughter, Damilola Esther Adeniyi-Adegeye on social media on Monday, April 28.Damilola had claimed King Sunny Ade’s manager and son, Dayo Adegeye, had shielded her father away from the family and associates.

Published

1 week ago

April 30, 2025

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“This is to clarify to everybody that I was not kidnapped nor did I kidnap myself but we thank God and I have to thank the whole world with calls from many of my fans wanting to know my wellbeing and state.”

There were the words of Dr. Sunday Adeniyi-Adegeye aka King Sunny Ade in a video shared yesterday.

“They are keeping him in different hotels, away from his family, pumping him with sleeping medications! My dad just lost his daughter and hasn’t even had time to mourn, yet they keep dragging him from show to show. I want my dad free from their bondage,” Damilola lamented.

In furtherance, the decorated singer, who is 78, said he was in good shape and had neither been kidnapped nor in danger.

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Who is a social media influencer? Top10 Nigerian Social Media Influencers

Published

1 week ago

April 29, 2025

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A social media influencer is an individual who has built a significant following on social media platforms, such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, or Facebook.

They often have expertise or a strong interest in a particular niche or industry, and use their online presence to:

1. Share content, opinions, or experiences.

2. Promote products, services, or causes.

3. Engage with their audience.

Types of Influencers

Influencers can be categorized into various types, including:

1. Nano-influencers (small, niche audience)

2. Micro-influencers (smaller, engaged audience)

3. Mid-tier influencers (larger audience, often with a strong brand)

4. Macro-influencers (large, broad audience)

5. Celebrity influencers (famous individuals leveraging their fame)

Influencers As Brands Ambassadors

Their influence can impact consumer behavior, trends, and brand awareness.

Here are some notable social media influencers in Nigeria, categorized by their areas of expertise:

Music and Entertainment

1. Davido: With 29.6 million followers, Davido is one of the most popular Instagram influencers in Nigeria, known for his music and entertainment content.

2. Tiwa Savage: This singer and entertainer has 18.8 million followers and is known for her music and lifestyle content.

3. Wizkid: With 18.1 million followers, Wizkid is a popular singer and entertainer in Nigeria.

4. Burna Boy: This Grammy-nominated artist has 17.7 million followers and is known for his music and activism.

Acting and Drama

5. Funke Akindele: With 16.4 million followers, Funke Akindele is a popular actress and producer in Nigeria.

6. Regina Daniels: This actress and model has 15.1 million followers and is known for her acting and lifestyle content.

7. Ini Edo: With 14.2 million followers, Ini Edo is a popular actress in Nigeria.

Comedy and Humor

8. AY Makun: This comedian and actor has 12.7 million followers and is known for his humorous content.

9. Lasisi Elenu: With 4.6 million followers, Lasisi Elenu is a popular comedian and actor in Nigeria.

10. Mark Angel: This comedian and actor has 3.4 million followers and is known for his humorous content.