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FULL LIST: AMVCA 2024 Nominations

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Multichoice Nigeria has announced the list of nominations for the 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, which is scheduled to be held on May 11, 2024.

The event will take place at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos State.

The AMVCA is an annual award presented by MultiChoice recognising outstanding achievements in television and film.

Below is the list of nominees:

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Best Digital Content

National Treasure – Adebola Adeyela (Lizzy Jay)

Medical Negligence and Copyright Infringement – Isaac Ayomide Olayiwola (Layi Wasabi)

Hello Neighbour – Elozonam Ogbolu, Lina idoko and Jemima Osunde

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The Boyfriend – Maryam Apaokagi-Greene

Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa)

Mami Wata (CJ Fiery Obasi)

Jagun Jagun (Femi Adebayo)

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Ijogbon (Kunle Afolayan)

Orisa (Odunlade Adekola)

Nana Akoto (Kwabena Gyansah)

Best Indigenous Language (East Africa)

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Where The River Divides

Ormoilaa Ogol (The Strong One)

Wandongwa

Nakupenda

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Itifaki

Best Indigenous Language (South Africa)

Service To Heart

Uncle Limbani

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Motshameko O Kotsi

Best Multichoice Talent Factory Movie

Grown

Her Dark Past

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Somewhere in Kole

Full Time Husband

The 11th Commandment

Mfumukazi

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Best Scripted M-Net Original

Slum King

Half Open Window

Itura

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The Passenger

Magic Room

Best Unscripted M-Net Original

What Will People Say

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The Irabors’ Forever After

Nwuyee Bekee (Foreign Wives)

Date My Family Zambia

Royal Qlique (Season 2)

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Best Indigenous M-Net Original

The Passenger

Nana Akoto

Apo

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Irora Iya

Love Transfusion (Kiapo Cha Damu)

Best Short Film

T’egbon T’aburo

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Broken Mask

Eighteenth Year

Man and Masquerades

A Place Called Forward

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Best Supporting Actor

Alexx Ekubo (Afamefuna)

Demola Adedoyin (Breath of Life)

Itele d Icon (Jagun Jagun: The Warrior)

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Gregory Ojefua (This is Life)

Timini Egbuson (A Tribe Called Judah)

Levi Chikere (Blood Vessel)

Ropo Ewenla (Over the Bridge)

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Best Supporting Actress

Joke Silva (Over the Bridge)

Fathia Williams (Jagun Jagun – The Warrior)

Bimbo Akintola (The Black Book)

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Genoveva Umeh (Breath of Life)

Eliane Umuhire (Omen)

Tana Adelana (Ijogbon – Chaos)

Ejiro Onojaife (The Origin: Madam Koi Koi)

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Best Lead Actor

Wale Ojo (Breath of Life)

Stan Nze (Afamefuna)

Marc Zinga (Omen)

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Gideon Okeke (Egun)

David Ezekiel (Blood Vessel)

Richard Mofe Damijo (The Black Book)

Adedimeji Lateef (Jagun Jagun – The Warrior)

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Gabriel Afolayan (This is Lagos)

Best Lead Actress

Segilola Ogidan (Over The Bridge)

Lucie Debay (Omen)

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Omowunmi Dada (Asiri Ade)

Ireti Doyle (The Origin: Madam Koi Koi)

Adaobi Dibor (Blood Vessel)

Evelyne Ily (Mami Wata)

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Kehinde Bankole (Adire)

Funke Akindele (A Tribe Called Judah)

Best Cinematography

Mami Wata

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Blood Vessel

Over The Bridge

Breath of Life

Jagun Jagun (The Warrior)

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Ijogbon (Chaos)

Omen

Best Editing

Chuka Ejorh And Onyekachi Banjo

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Holmes Awa

Alex Kamau And Victor Obok

Dayo Nathaniel

Antonio Ribeiro

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Nathan Delannoy

Best Sound Design

Ava Momoh (Over the Bridge)

Daniel Pellerin and Amin Bhatia (Kipkemboi)

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Grey Jones Ossai x2 (Breathe of Life and Blood Vessel)

Samy Bardet (Mami Wata)

Best Art Direction

Blood Vessel (Victor Akpan)

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Over The Bridge (Abisola Omolade)

Breath of Life (Okechukwu Frost Nwankwo, Kelechi Odu)

The Black Book (Pat Nebo and Chima Temple)

Jagun Jagun: The Warrior (Tunji Afolayan)

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Mami Wata (C.J Fiery Obasi)

Omen (Eve Martin)

Best Costume Design

Over The Bridge – Demola Adeyemi

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Fumilayo Ransome – Kuti (Bolanle Austen- Peters, Ituen Basi, Folake Coker, Clement Effanga)

Jagun Jagun (Lola Awe)

Mami Wata (Bunmi Demilola Fashina)

Breathe of Life (Daniel Obasi)

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Best Makeup

Over The Bridge (Francesca Otaigbe)

Mami Wata (Campbell Precious Arebamen)

Mojisola (Hadizat Gambo)

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Jagun Jagun (Hakeem Onilogbo)

A Tribe Called Judah (Feyisayo Oyebisi)

Best Writing TV series

Skinny Girls in Transit (s7)
Bunmi Ajakaiye
Ifeanyi Barbara Chidi
Abdul Tijani- Ahmed

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Wura (s2)
Jeffery David Musa
Olumide Kuti
Esther Oyiza Kokori

Visa On Arrival
Bovi Ugboma

MTV Shuga Naija
The MTV
Staying Alive Foundation

Volume
Mona Ombogo

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Masquerades of Aniedo
Timendo Aghahowa
Motunde Akiode

Slum King
Donald Tombia
Ifeanyi Barbara Chidi
Fatimah Binta Gimsay
Xavier Ighordje

Best Writing Movie

Breathe Of Life – BB Sasore
Over The Bridge – Tosin Otudeko
Fumilayo Ransome Kuti – Tunde Babalola
Jagun Jagun – Adebayo Tijani
Afamefuna – Anyanwu Sandra Adaora
ATCJ – Funke Ayotunde Akindele, Collins Okoh & Akinlabi Ishola
Mami Wata – CJ Obasi

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Best Documentary

Ormoilaa Ogol (The Strong One)
Lobola – A Bride’s True Price?
Empalikino (Forgiveness)
The Water Manifesto: Osun (Water For Gold)
Sowing Hope

Best Series (Scripted)

Volume
Wura (s2)
Slum King
Itura
Chronicles

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Best Series (Unscripted)

Lol Naija (s1)

Nightlife in Lasgidi

The Real Housewives of Lagos

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Gh Queens (s2)

Mutale Mwanza Unscripted (s1)

Best Director

Moses Inwang (Blood Vessel)
Adebayo Tijani & Tope Adebayo (Jagun Jagun)
BB Sasore (Breath of Life)
Johnscott Enah (Half Heaven)
C. J. Fiery Obasi ( Mami Wata)
Kayode Kasum (Afamefuna)
Tolu Ajayi (Over The Bridge)

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Best Movie

Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti

Breath of Life

Over The Bridge

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Blood Vessel

A Tribe Called Judah

The Black Book

Mami Wata

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More to come…

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Osimhen joins Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy at Tony Elumelu’s all-white party

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Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen on Monday joined Nigeria’s elite at billionaire Tony Elumelu glamorous all-white party in Lagos, embracing the holiday festivities during a visit to his home country.

The Galatasaray forward, who has been in prolific form, was seen mingling with top celebrities at the event hosted by Tony Elumelu, Chairman of the UBA Group, with an estimated net worth of $700 million according to Forbes.

The star-studded affair featured electrifying performances by some of Nigeria’s biggest music icons, including Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, and Flavour.

Prominent political figures also graced the occasion, with Lagos State Governor Jide Sanwo-Olu and Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun among the notable attendees.

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Queen Esther Daniels Crowned Best Idoma Nollywood Actress Of All Time

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Popular actress, model, and activist, Queen Esther Daniels, has been crowned the Best Idoma Nollywood Actress of All Time.

The talented thespian received this accolade ahead of industry legends such as Ene Comfort Ikwumono, Jane Odoh, and others at the Idoma Nollywood Film Festival, which took place during the Idoma International Carnival in Otukpo, Benue State, on Monday, December 23, 2024.

Queen Esther made her acting debut at the age of 15 and has since starred in numerous Nollywood and Idoma movies.

In 2022, she made her production debut with the indigenous blockbuster “Akpa K’Oche” (The Throne).

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She has utilized her talent as a vehicle for advocacy, working against social vices while promoting culture, peace, and unity.

In recognition of her hard work and dedication, she was overwhelmingly voted as the Best Idoma Actress of All Time.

Reacting to the victory via his Facebook page, Hon. Prince Yemi Itodo, the Executive Producer of Akpa K’Oche, stated that Queen Esther’s recognition as the eternal Best Idoma Nollywood Actress was well-deserved.

He expressed his gratitude to the organizers of the Idoma International Carnival for recognizing Idoma talents and promoting tourism.

He wrote, “Tonight, history is made! Idoma people of Nigeria gathered at their traditional headquarters in the ancient town of Otukpo, Benue State, to celebrate this Thespian and screen goddess of unqualifiable measures…

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“Queen Esther Daniels was nominated and won the Idoma Nollywood Actress of All Time, not Actress of the year, not Actress in the past, not Actress in 2025, not upcoming Actress, but Actress of All Time… This means alot to the industry and the family.

“Queen Esther Ene Daniels started gracing our screen right from the age of 15; and back-to-back, she has sustained the steam, the steez and the dexterity, interpreting her professional roles, both in Idoma and Nigerian Nollywood. She is also one of the rare Female Movie Producers in Idoma land, with her blockbuster AKPA K’OCHE (The Throne), short titled in English in 2022 and premiered at Double K Resort, Otukpo.

“This award is well deserving and it’s welcoming.

“We want to appreciate the organisers of Idoma International Carnival , the Global President, who doubles as President of Idoma Association in America, Prince EDWIN OCHAI; Global Vice President and Autotchonous incumbent of the MIC industry and Radio Benue Zcar, Henry Ipole; and all other crew, including the Federal Ministry of Information and Tourism, for this show of love.

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“Finally, this award is dedicated to Almighty God, the Idoma nation, the cast and crew of AKPA K’OCHE (The Throne), especially, the Director, Ochola St Godwins; Editor, Jeff Onjefu, Lead Actor and Producer of OSOFIA IN BRAZIL, Pastor Abel Success, DoP, Richy Billions; Mr. Isaac Ochedikwu, Mummy Eze; Anebi Onobe; Ochagwu; for making Queen Esther a successful Producer.

“Idoma Nation shall be great again!!”

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Portable’s Baby Mama Honey Berry and New Man Dance Romantically to Singer’s Song, Tag Him to Post

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Honey Berry, the baby mama of Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, aka Portable, has caused a huge stir online.

In a recent post, Honey Berry and her new boyfriend, MC Freedom, shared a playful Instagram post showcasing their fun, romantic side.

The couple filmed themselves dancing and enjoying Portable’s song while dressed in matching Christmas pyjamas. Their cosy dance quickly became a topic of conversation, with many seeing it as a subtle mockery of the Zazu crooner.

Adding to the playful taunt, the duo tagged Portable in the video, likely aiming to provoke a reaction from him.

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In the post, Honey Berry and MC Freedom also wished their followers a Merry Christmas, spreading holiday cheer together.

“Two hearts, one holiday spirit. Merry Christmas from us to you! 🎄❤️ 🎶: @portablebaeby.”

See the post below:

Portable’s Honey Berry’s post stirs reactions

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Legit.ng compiled the reactions bellow:

its_loba___:

“Una even use portable song.”

destiny___x:

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“U collect person wife una still dey vibes to his song.”

spiffy_lovethherbss:

“Una still tag owner of the song 😭 no be so o.”

sunkanmi_omobolanle:

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“Wait wait wait @freedomhnd You use person woman as props Abi na Vixien Una Dey call come still vibe ontop his song 🤣🤣 ika ika ni e.”

godfirst0072024:

“Lols……see the yansh….Owo awon NURTW ti te aye e pa….kokozaria and his ogas no nice at all when it comes to handling yansh ooo … portable sef try no be small….make I come put such a public wife for house all in d name of love or clout??? When I get right thinking FAMILY MEMBERS… Tufiaka …..her videos on bed will be dropping from tomorrow….una go see rotten kpetus tire.@portablebaeby make we drop 1 bangar tonight????”

kik__xo:

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“My hand no Dey o😒portable don Dey set ring light.”

henrytee14:

“Person collect omoolalomi’s wife still get mind to tagged him.”

pella_1313

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“You get mind tag portable.”

marveltvupdates_:

“Una wicked oo… portable setting ring light.”

Honey Berry reacts to Portable’s online feud with Queen Dami

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The third baby mother of controversial Nigerian artist Portable got involved in the singer’s ongoing battle with his now-estranged girlfriend, Queen Dami.

Portable initiated the drama by accusing Queen Dami, the late Alaafin of Oyo’s ex-wife, of infidelity and trying to break his marriage.

Despite the chaos, Honey Berry subtly addressed the drama on her Instagram page. She shared lovely images of herself and lectured the audience on the importance of being at peace with oneself.

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