The prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) took center stage on a glamorous Saturday night in Lagos, Nigeria, honoring exceptional talents in the African film industry.
With a star-studded lineup and fierce competition in each category, the event showcased the best of African cinema, celebrating actors, actresses, directors, and other creative minds who have captivated audiences with their exceptional work.
Tobi Bakre emerged as one of the biggest winners of the night, claiming two awards in different categories, solidifying his status as a rising star.
Other notable winners included Osas Ighodaro, Bimbo Ademoye, Deola Art Alade, and Samuel A. Perry, better known as Broda Shaggi, who left an indelible mark on the audience with their outstanding performances.
The full list of winners from the AMVCA 2023 edition is as follows:
- Best Actor in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series): Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggi)
- Best Actress in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series): Bimbo Ademoye (Selina)
- Best Actor in a Drama – (Movie/TV Series): Tobi Bakre (Brotherhood)
- Best Actress in a Drama – (Movie/TV Series): Osas Ighodaro (Man of God)
- Best Supporting Actor (Movie/TV Series): Abdisattar Ahmed (Gacal)
- Best Supporting Actress (Movie/TV Series): Efe Irele (Four Four Forty Four)
- Best Short Film: Adeoye Adetunji (Pa Aromire)
- Best Online Social Content Creator: Elozonam, Kie Kie (Back From The Future)
- Best Original Telenovela
- Best Unscripted Original
- Best Original Comedy Series
- Best Original Drama Series
- 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: The Multichoice Talent Factory Film
- Best Indigenous Language, Swahili (Movie/TV Series): 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): Uhuruchi – Victor Iyke