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  • Gentlemen at AMVCA

    Gentlemen at AMVCA

    THE dapper gentlemen brought their A game to the 2017 AMVCA, serving us all shades of hotness.

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    From coloured tuxedos to classic black suits, white blazers, three pieces suits, the men showed us their stylish sides.

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    Some also took a risk by pairing their outfits with sneakers and it turned out well. Well trimmed hair and beards, perfect use of accessories couldn’t make us stop drooling at the gentlemen.

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    Fashion rings are also varied. Gold rings with pearls or stones and crystals will also be relevant as well as cheap. The main focus is on big and unusual geometric forms.

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    Just like bracelets, vintage and retro style rings will be very popular.

  • Sambasa Nzeribe recounts journey to AMVCA trophy

    Sambasa Nzeribe recounts journey to AMVCA trophy

    From losing both parents at infancy to benefiting from the orphan’s scheme of St Mary’s Catholic Church, Isolo, Lagos, AMVCA 2017 Best Actor, Sambasa Nzeribe said he has had a lot to deal with in life, but has never given up.

    Speaking with The Nation at the recently held award ceremony where he won the ‘Best Actor in a Drama’, he recalled how in his third year at the Creative Arts Department of the University of Lagos, he went for his first audition but didn’t get cast.

    The intervening events have led to his present feat in the film industry.

    “When I heard the names of those who were nominated for my category, I decided to let it go because I saw it as an achievement to be in same category with Uncle Olu Jacobs, RMD and Ramsey Nouah. I know when they started their acting careers; I could not even give the proper definition of who an actor is. I was still a child,” he said.

    However, friends and colleagues encouraged him to campaign since he has nothing to lose in doing that

    “I closed my eyes when they were calling that category. I was like ‘how’? I give glory to God. The best thing my late mum introduced me to is God. It all started after losing my father, she took refuge in the church. She was a primary school teacher at Charismatic Renewal of St Mary’s Isolo. They turned her into the children ministry and drama teacher. She always dragged me along for the children rehearsals,” he stated.

    He recalls the first time he met Ramsey Nouah; “I was a child who was pushed to the corner and promised sweets if I don’t make noise. He was doing a shooting for ‘Black Arrow’ in an empty location in Isolo called Friday Club. The camera was placed on the floor and the director asked the crew to jump over it. Subconsciously, it has affected me.”

  • Rotimi Salami relishes AMVCA win

    Rotimi Salami relishes AMVCA win

    Nollywood actor, Rotimi Salami is still basking in his victory at the recently held Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).

    Salami, who won the Best Supporting Actor Award for his role as Lati in the movie, ‘Just Not Married’, has described his victory as an exceptional moment in his career.

    Speaking with The Nation, the actor said; “initially, when my name was called, my mind went blank.  It was an exceptional moment for me in the sense that when I played the role in the movie, winning an award was the last thing on my mind.”

    Expressing gratitude to the organisers of the award ceremony, the actor said that he never thought he could beat the other nominees.

    “If you ask me, when it comes to popularity, I don’t think I measure up with the other contestants. I’m just glad I won the award and I see it as a pivotal point in my career,” he added.

    The actor beat Gideon Okeke (93 Days), Warren Masemole – Vaya, Kofi Adjorlolo (Ghana Must Go), Mpho Sebeng (The Jakes Are Missing), Nkem Owoh (Ghana Must Go) and Elsaphan Njora (Kati Kati) to emerge winner.

    Producer of the flick, Judith Audu, who also played lead role, described Salami’s victory as overwhelming.

    “If you watch ‘Just Not Married’, you would agree with us that Lati is a character you can’t forget in a hurry. I felt happy and proud that the risk I took casting him for the role because I obviously saw he was perfect for it, even when most people thought otherwise. This is his second award for his role in ‘Just Not Married’ and I’m super happy and proud of him,” she stated.

    ‘Just Not Married’ stars Rotimi Salami alongside Judith Audu, Stan Nze, Ijeoma Agu, Obutu Roland, Brutus Richard, Gregory Ojefua, Perpetua Adefemi, Sambasa Nzeribe, Morten Foght, Bucci Franklin, Eric Nwanso, L.A.S.E, Seun Afolabi with special appearances by Adeniyi Johnson.

  • AMVCA: Waje, Lira, give first live performance

    AMVCA: Waje, Lira, give first live performance

    The fifth edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), which held at the Eko Hotel last Saturday provided an opportunity for South African singer, Lira and Nigerian sensation, Waje, to perform for the very first time, their new single titled Mountain.
    The new song is put together to fight against the issue of Xenophobia, which is presently raging in South Africa.
    The duo, with their lyrics, encouraging people not to give up on the fight to win, despite the mountain faced.
    Lerato Molapo, known professionally as Lira, is a South African singer. She was born in Daveyton, on Johannesburg’s East Rand. Her name translates to “love” in Sesotho and she speaks four languages.
    She is multi-platinum selling and an 11-times South African Music Award-winning Afro-Soul vocalist, who refers to her music as “a fusion of soul, funk, and elements of jazz and African.
    Aituaje Iruobe, known as Waje (an acronym for Words Aren’t Just Enough), is a Nigerian singer whose vocal range covers three octaves. She participated in the remake of P-Square’s Omoge Mi and featured as the female voice in the duo’s 2008 hit track Do Me.
    She was also featured on Banky W’s Thief My Kele and M.I’s One Naira. In 2016, she was one of the four judges in the inaugural season of The Voice Nigeria.

  • Nigerian films dominate AMVCA again

    Nigerian films dominate AMVCA again

    In its tradition of excellence, Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood, once again, took over the African film space, as its films and thespians top the winners’ list at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) which held on Saturda,y in Lagos.
    Hosted by IK Osakioduwa and South African Minnie Dlamini, the show which held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, was attended by the crème of African television and film industries, all looking glam.
    With Timi Dakolo, DNA, Waje and South African Lira performing, there was hardly any dull moment.  In fact, the AMVCA stage witnessed the debut performance of a new song, Mountain, by Waje and Lira.
    By the end of the night, 76, a movie on the Nigerian military coup of 1976, emerged the big winner, carting home five awards – Best Costume Designer (Pat Egwurube), Best Art Director (Pat Nebo), Best Actress in a Drama Movie/TV Series (Rita Dominic), Best Director (Izu Ojukwu) and Best Overall Movie (Adonijah Owiriwa / Izu Ojukwu).
    The historical drama which highlights the romantic relationship between a young officer from the middle belt with a beautiful southeastern O-Level student, beat Mrs Right Guy, Happiness is a Four Letter Word, Aisha, 93 Days and Naomba Niseme to emerge overall winner.
    Oloibiri was the next big winner with three awards – Best Picture Editor (Nnodim Chigozie and Paula Peterson), Best Make Up Artist (Hakeem Onilogbo and Perekeme Odon) and Best Movie West Africa (Rogers Ofime).
    One of the high points of the event was when Sambasa Nzeribe, winner of 2016 AMVCA Best Supporting Actor won the 2017 Best Actor Award for his role in Slow Country.
    Nzeribe who also acted in The Wedding Party beat nominated veteran actors like Olu Jacobs, Ramsey Nouah, and Richard Mofe-Damijo, to win the Best Actor Award. The actor during his speech also thanked Catholic Women Organisation of St Mary’s for believing in him and sponsoring him to film school.
    The Trailblazer award which recognises a promising up and coming actor went to Somkele Idhalama, a Nigerian actress and model who has starred in Dreamwalker (2012), 93 Days (2016), The Wedding Party (2016).
    Recognising the industry greats, Chika Okpala, known as Chief Zebrudaya in the now rested sitcom, New Masquerade, clinched the AMVCA Industry Merit Award which also came with a GAC car gift, as in the case with Idhalama.

  • AMVCA to air live tonight

    SUBSCRIBERS to pay TVs – DStv and GOtv – will watch this year’s edition of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) live tonight.

    Organisers say the live broadcast will capture every fascinating moment of the award ceremony, including the red carpet appearances and performances by Nigeria’s king of soul, Timi Dakolo and Africa’s finest female vocalists, Waje and Lira.

    As usual, the event will be graced by the crème de la crème in the movie industry across Africa and will be hosted by IK Osakioduwa and South African media personality, Minnie Dlamini.

    The AMVCA began in 2013, and touted as the biggest celebration of film and television talents across. Now in its fifth edition, the show promises more, as top contenders across Africa compete 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.

    According to Managing Director of MultiChoice, John Ugbe, “The AMVCA is the biggest platform that recognises and celebrates outstanding achievement in the African film and TV industry. We are pleased to bring this event once again to our GOtv subscribers at no extra cost”.

    Nomination list for the award was earlier released in December 2016 with Nollywood’s historical movie, ’76’ topping the list with 14 nominations.

    Award categories in the AMVCAs include Best Art Director, Best Actress and Best Actor. Others are Best Movie Producer, Best Make-Up Artist and Best Cinematography amongst others, the Best Overall Movie, which is the most coveted prize at the movie fiesta, will also be awarded.

    The AMVCA acknowledges and celebrates contributions made by Pan African filmmakers, actors and technicians to the success of the continent’s film & television industries.

  • 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.”

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    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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  • Watch out for my AMVCA dress this year, says Mercy Aigbe-Gentry

    Watch out for my AMVCA dress this year, says Mercy Aigbe-Gentry

    It seems everyone is already set for the forthcoming edition of African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) billed to hold in March 2017.
    Known for her usual beautiful outfits on the red carpet, Benin-born actress, Mercy Aigbe, has revealed that her dress for the 2017AMVCA award will be mind-blowing.
    The actress hinted while celebrating with her fashion designer, House of Luminee, at her new office on Monday.
    The popular Yoruba actress, who is presently finding her way into the English sector of the movie industry stated, “They need to watch out for my AMVCA dress this year”.
    The mother of two, who is rated to be the most stylish Yoruba actress among her colleagues, stated in an interview that she loves to be stylish.
    “One thing for me is; I love to be very stylish. I feel you have to look the same way you want to be addressed either in a negative or positive way. I just love fashion and everybody around me knows that and I also love taking pictures. Some people think it is vain but that is what makes me happy and makes me feel good. I think I have gotten to a certain age that I must do whatever makes me look good.”
    Recall that the actress’ dress for AMVCA 2016; a creation of a white beaded, frothy dress, was the talk of town, long after the show.

  • ’76’ leads the pack, as AMVCA unveils nominations for 2017 award

    ’76’ leads the pack, as AMVCA unveils nominations for 2017 award

    WITH so much expectation, filmmakers and actors gathered at the nomination party for the 2017 edition of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) which held at Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Wednesday.

    Presented by the duo of popular Nigerian actress and TV presenter, Mitchelle Dede, and renowned Kenyan actor, radio presenter and TV host, Fareed Khimani, during a special live broadcast which aired on all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv, the announcement was greeted with cheers at the red carpet event and cocktail which had the who-is-who in the celebrity arena.

    The nomination revealed five Nigerian films; 93 Days by Steve Gukas/Bolanle Austen-Peters/Pemon RamiI/Dotun Olakunrin; 76 by Adonijah Owiriwa / Tonye Princewill; Oloibiri   by Rogers Ofime; A Trip To Jamaica by Ayao Makun and The C.E.O.  by Kunle Afolayan, contesting the Best Movie (West Africa) category.

    These films also occupy most of the top nominations in the general categories such as Best Cinematography, Best Sound Editor, Best Picture Editor, Best Lighting Designer, Best Sound Track/Original Score, Best Make Up Artist (Movie/TV Series) and Best Director.

    ’76, the historical film on the 1976 military coup in Nigeria was nominated in 14 categories, being the highest among all the films in contention.

    In another would-be keenly contested category; Best Actress in a Drama (Movie/TV Series), Bimbo Akintola (93 Days) will be contesting with Ivie Okujaye-Egboh (Slow Country), Rita Dominic (7), Adesua Etomi (The Arbitration), Zimkhitha Nyoka ( Vaya), Meg Otanwa (Derailed) and Hannah Ojo (Love is a Prank.)

    In the same vein, RMD (Oloibiri) will battle Ramsey Nouah (76), Sambasa Nzeribe (Slow Country), Gregory Ojefua (The Encounter), Olu Jacobs (Oloibiri) and Femi Jacobs for the Best Actor category.

    The award is scheduled to hold in March 2017.

    Organisers revealed at the event that voting for the AMVCAs opens from midnight on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 and closes on February 24, 2017.

  • …When AMVCA is desirable than the OON

    …When AMVCA is desirable than the OON

    One memorable event that marked the last moments of veteran actress, Bukky Ajayi on earth was the ‘Industry Merit Award’ given to her by the organisers of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) during this year’s edition which held on March 5, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The emotions that came from receiving that award, especially following Bukky Ajayi’s acceptance speech, appear to be more honourable than the Federal Government’s National Honours which she never bagged during her lifetime.

    Most people, while reacting to the news of her death, were glad that AMVCA thought it wise to honour the actress during her lifetime. One of such people was a promoter of the film industry and CEO of Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Peace Anyiam-Osigwe who said in a group chat: “God bless AMVCA for Honouring Aunty Bukky Ajayi this year. It was good she was celebrated before she departed.”

    Her emotional acceptance speech, which she rendered during the AMVCAs also resonated shortly after news of her demise, with many reposting her speech with the hashtag impression.

    President of Independent Television Practitioners Association of Nigeria (ITPAN) Osezuah Imobhio was one of those who dug up her speech: “‘All these people…you mean you are all standing for me? Oh..Oh…Please if I have done anything wrong to you in the past, please forgive me…and I too have forgiven those who have wronged me.”

    According to Imobhio, “These golden words were attributed to her. When our own time comes what will the world quote us saying? A lesson from a woman with golden heart. Adieu, Aunty Bukky!”

    Filmmaker and blogger Charles Novia who also commented said, “Her acceptance speech at the AMVCAs was the most moving I have seen for a long time. It was a great honour for her. She died happy.”

    Still on late Aunty Bukky’s speech, Ms Chioma Ude, Founder/CEO of Africa International Film Festival said, “Her speech moved me to tears.  AMVCA honoured her at the right time. May her soul rest in peace.”

    Fred Amata said: “What moved most to tears that day when she was honoured by the AMVCA  was she seemed to be saying Goodbye  to All.  Aunty Bukky you made your mark on the sands of time. Adieu!”

    Away from her AMVCA speech, many held the late thespian in high esteem for her artistry and professional conducts.

    Remi Raji said: “I remember Auntie Bukky for her tenacity and commitment to the art. Her unscripted last award speech is the stuff of simple gracefulness, a sincere appreciation to the industry that turned her to a household name. Such unblemished beauty… Rest in Peace.”

    Dele Morakinyo said: “Oh! In Aunty Bukky we just lost a theatre icon, an example in commitment and discipline on and off set. Her matronly visage during production never ceased to inspire! Sun re o, aunty!”

    Recall that not long after the AMVCA recognition, Joke Silva led a group of artistes on June 15, 2016 to visit the departed actress at home. Morakinyo thinks that gesture would be one of her fondest recollections as she journeys back to her creator.