Tag: AMVCA 2017

  • Fantastic Numbers get June 29 date

    Fantastic Numbers, a movie from the stables of 2effect Pictures and distributed by Blue pictures is set to hit the cinemas, June 29th, 2018. The movie which was produced by Uzee Usman tells the story of twins who were separated at birth, bump into each other in a seemingly dramatic circumstance and became sworn enemies instead of brothers that they are.

    In a similar fashion, triplets who were thrown away by their biological mother led their separate lives until fate brought them together at a time they needed one another the most.

    The movie which was directed by Paul Apel Papel features 2014 Best actress in Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) Ivie Okujaye, award winning actor and globacom ambassador Sani Danja, AMVCA 2017 best actor, Sambasa Nzeribe, actor and comedian Funny Mallam and Rahama Sadau.

    According to the Executive producer who doubles as an actor and featured in the movie, Yakubu Mohammed, the Fantastic Numbers addresses cases of children who are rejected and thrown away by their parents because they appear be a burden or have some questionable circumstances surrounding their birth. These children become orphans and are left to survive on their own.

    “However, there are relationships that go wrong; we see women suffer in their relationships because the man in their lives is the only hope for survival and so they keep quite and swallow their bitter pill.”

    The 35-million budget movie also strongly kick against impersonation, while attributing suspicion as a killer in relationships.

  • Amvca 2017: Complete Winners List

    •Best Shortfilm – Ogo Okpue – Cat Face
    •Best Sound Track/Original Score Movie/Tv Series – Michael
    ‘ The Truth’ Ogunlade – The Encounter
    •Best Sound Editor (Movie/Tv Series) – Guy Steer – Vaya
    •Best Picture Editor (Movie/Tv Series) – Nnodim Chigozie & Paula Peterson – Oloibiri
    •Best Costume Designer Pat Egwurube – 76
    •Best Make Up Artist (Movie/Tv Series) – Hakeem Onilogbo Ajibola/Perekeme Odon – Oloibiri
    •Best Art Director (Movie/Tv Series) – Pat Nebo – 76
    •Best Writer Movie/Tv Series – Craig Freimond/ Tshabalira Lebakeng/ Anthony Mafela / David Majoka / Madoda Ntuli / Harriet Perlman / Robbie Thorpe – Vaya
    •Best Cinematographer (Movie/Tv Series) – Lance Gewer – Happiness Is A Four Letter Word
    •Best Lighting Designer (Movie/Tv Series) – Elliot Sewape – 93 Days
    •Best Documentary – Uga Carlini – Alison
    •Best Actor In A Drama – David Jones David
    •Best Actress In A Drama – Meg Otanwa
    •Best Drama – Tinsel
    •Best Actress In A Comedy – Deborah Anungwa
    •Best Actor In A Comedy             – Samuel Ajibola
    •Best Comedy – The Johnsons
    •Best Movie (South Africa) – Elvis Chuks – All About Love
    •Best Movie (East Africa) – Sarika Hemi Lakhani – Kati Kati
    •Best Movie (West Africa) – Rogers Ofime – Oloibiri
    •Best Television Series – Funke Akindele – Jenifas Diary
    •Best Indigenous Language Movie Or Tv Series – Swahili – Daudi Otieno Anguka – Zilizala
    •Best Indigenous Language Movie Or Tv Series – Igbo – Crey Ahanonu – Amonye-bu-onye
    •Best Indigenous Language Movie Or Tv Series – Hausa – Tijjani Shehu Yahaya – Yaki Da Zuciya
    •Best Indigenous Language Movie Or Tv Series – Yoruba – Abiodun Jimoh, Jumoke Odetola – Somewhere In The Dark
    •Best Actor In A Comedy Movie/Tv Series – Imeh Bishop Umoh – The Boss Is Mine
    •Best Actress In A Comedy Movie/Tv Series            Funke Akindele – Jenifas Diary
    •Best Actor In A Drama Movie/Tv Series – Sambasa Nzeribe – Slow Country
    •Best Actress In A Drama Movie/Tv Series – Rita Dominic – 76
    •Best Supporting Actor In A Dama Movie/Tv Series – Rotimi Salami – Just Not Married
    •Best Supporting Actress In A Dama Movie/Tv Series – Ebele Okaro Onyuike – Four One Love
    •Best Director (Movie) – Izu Ojukwu – 76
    •Best Overall Movie – Adonijah Owiriwa / Izu Ojukwu – 76

  • Timi Dakolo, DNA, Waje, Lira set to thrill, as AMVCAs holds Saturday

    Timi Dakolo, DNA, Waje, Lira set to thrill, as AMVCAs holds Saturday

    Nigerian singer, Timi Dakolo, and two of Africa’s leading vocalists Waje and Lira, are billed to perform at the fifth edition of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) holding at the Eko Hotel on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

    Organisers say viewers can tune in to watch the show live on all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv from 4:00 pm Nigerian time.

    The AMVCA which started in 2013 will, according to promoters, get bigger with top contenders across Africa competing for honours in a number of voting, non-voting and online polling categories including the newly introduced recognition award for M-Net’s original productions.

    The Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said: “We are excited to once again celebrate the finest hands in African film and television. This is the fifth edition of the awards, and we urge viewers from all across Africa and the rest of the world to tune in on Saturday, the 4th of March as we find out who wins top honours this year. The show promises to be a great experience for our esteemed guests on the ground and the many viewers at home, as some of Africa’s biggest names in music will be performing.”

    Timi Dakolo
    Timi Dakolo

    Managing Director of MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe said: “We are delighted to once again bring the AMVCAs to our viewers across Africa. MultiChoice is a firm believer in recognising established and budding talent in the film and television industry, even as we remain committed to endeavours that recognise the hard work these talents put in every day, behind and in front of the cameras. We urge our viewers from across the country to catch the show as it promises to be truly exciting.”

    The will be broadcast on all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv from 4:00pm Nigerian time.

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  • AMVCA 2017 CALLS FOR ENTRIES

    ORGANISERS of the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have called for entries from film practitioners for the fifth award ceremony scheduled to hold on March 3 and March 4, 2017.

    Entries for the AMVCAs opened on August 1 and will close on October 15, 2016. Films, made-for-television movies or television series previously entered into or nominated for an award, or awarded a prize in another film and television competition are eligible to be entered for the 2017 AMVCAs, and all films, made-for-television movies or television series are eligible for entry to the AMVCA if they are broadcast or publicly screened during the period of October 1, 2015 to September 30, 2016. Interested film practitioners can log on to www.africamagic.tv for more information.

    The AMVCAs were created to celebrate the contribution of African filmmakers, actors and technicians. Awards in 27 categories such as acting, directing, scriptwriting, cinematography, editing, soundtrack, make-up, sound, and lighting amongst others will be won. And while 16 of these awards will be decided by viewers, the remaining 11 will be decided by the AMVCA panel of judges.

    “We are pleased to announce the call to entry for the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards,” said Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Director for M-Net West Africa.

    “The African movie and television industry is brimming with exciting talent, and at Africa Magic we contribute to the industry by not only giving these talents the platform to showcase their skills and passion, but by celebrating their achievements whilst also encouraging them to continue honing their craft.”

    John Ugbe, Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria, expressed his delight at the success of the AMVCAs.

    “2017 will mark the fifth consecutive year that MultiChoice and Africa Magic with support from Amstel Malta successfully host the AMVCAs,” said Ugbe.

    “The improvements seen in the industry since the inception of the AMVCAs cannot be ignored or overstated and for us as MultiChoice, the success of these awards further showcases our commitment to recognising the amazing skills that exist in this ever-growing industry.”