AMVCA8 Ended On A Good Note – Check Out The Full List Of Winners

We were super excited about the outcome of the 8th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Ceremony, which held on Sunday night. The awards honoured some of the finest actors and actresses in the African film industry.

Often referred to as Africa’s most prestigious film award ceremony, the AMVCA ceremony was held at Eko Hotel and Suites. Media presenters Ik Osakioduwa and South African celebrity Bonang Matheba served as hosts.

The show featured energetic musical performances from Dbaj, Yemi Alade, Labaja x Rema and others. It also debuted a new category to recognize the hardwork of Nigerian content creators. We have put all the list of winners.

Here is the full list:

1. Best Lighting Designer – Matthew Yusuf (Nneka the pretty serpent)
2. Best Art Director- Tunji Afolayan (Amina)
3. Best Writer in a movie or Tv series – Manie Oiseomaye, Donald Tombia, Biodun Stephen (Introducing the Kujus)
4. Best Cinematographer – Muhammed Atata Ahmed
5. Best Makeup- Balogun Abiodun (Omo ghetto the saga)
6. Best costume designer- Milicent T.Jack (Amina)
7. Best Sound editor- Jim Lively, James Nelson (Amina)
8. Best Online Content Creator- Mr. Sabnius
9. Best Indigenous Language (Swahili) – Freddy Feruzi
10. Best Indigenous Language (Yoruba) – David Akande, Demola Yusuf, Edgard Leroy (Alaise)
11. Best Indigenous Language (Hausa)- Rogers Ofime (Voiceless)
12. Best Indigenous Language (Igbo) – Uche Nnanna Maduka (Nne-Ka)
13. Best Multichoice Talent Factory – Daisy Masembe (Engaito)
14. Best Soundtrack- Pascal Aka and Raquel (Gold Coast Lounge)
15. Best Picture Editor-Tunde Apalowo ( For Maria Ebun Pataki)
16. Best Africa Magic Original Comedy Series- The Johnsons (Roger Ofime)
17. Best TV Series (Drama or Comedy)- The Mystic River (Rogers Ofime)
18. Best Movie W/Africa- Bolanle Austen-Peters, Joseph Umoibom, James Amuta (Collision Course)
19. Best Movie (East Africa)– Morocco Omari (The Girl In The Yellow Jumper)
20. Best Movie (Southern Africa)- Dantagos Jimmy-Melani (Hairareb)
21. Best Documentary- Saitabao Kaiyare, Mumo Liku Elena Schilling, Daniela Fritz, Ann Katrina Boberg (If Objects Could Speak)
22. Best Actress in a Drama- Osas Ighodaro (Rattlesnake)
23. Best Actor in a Drama- Stan Nze (Rattlesnake)
24. Best Actress in a Comedy- Funke Akindele Bello (Omo Ghetto: The Saga)
25. Best Actor in a Comedy- Samuel Perry ‘Broda Shaggi’ (Dwindle)
26. Best Supporting Actress- Omowunmi Dada (Country Hard)
27. Best Supporting Actor (Movie or TV Series)- Odunlade Adekola (Jankariwo)
28. Best Short Film or Online Video- Taiwo Ogunnimo (I am the prostitute mama described)
29. Best Online Content Creator- Oga Sabinus
30. Best Overall Movie- Amina (Izu Ojukwu, Okey Ogunjiofor)
31. Best Director (Movie)- Ramsey Nouah (Rattlesnake)
32. Special recognition award – Tinsel
33. Trail blazer award- Teniola Aladese
34. Industry merit award- Taiwo Ajayi Lycett