Brotherhood, Anikulapo Dominate AMVCA 2023 Awards – Complete Winners’ List

The highly anticipated 9th edition of the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) took place on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the prestigious Eko Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria.

The Live News reports that the event was a star-studded affair, honoring the remarkable talents and achievements in the film industry across Africa.

One of the highlights of the night was the presentation of the Industry Merit Award to the legendary actress, Patience Ozokwor, for her exceptional contribution to the industry. Ozokwor’s remarkable career has spanned decades, and this well-deserved recognition acknowledged her invaluable service to African cinema.

Jade Osiberu’s “Brotherhood” and Kunle Afolayan’s “Anikulapo” emerged as the big winners of the evening, securing multiple awards in various categories.

Osiberu’s “Brotherhood” captivated audiences with its exceptional storytelling, while Afolayan’s “Anikulapo” showcased his directorial prowess and artistic vision.

Here is the complete list of winners from the AMVCA 2023:

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: Mpali

Best Unscripted Original: King Bugar

Best Original Comedy Series: Njoro Wa Uba

Best Original Drama Series: Ricordi

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: Loukman Ali – Brotherhood

The Multichoice Talent Factory Film: Leaked

Best Indigenous Language, Swahili – Movie/TV Series: Philip Karanja Njenga – Click Click Bang

Best Indigenous Language, Yoruba – Movie/TV Series: Anikulapo – Kunle Afolayan

Best Indigenous Language, Hausa (Movie/TV Series) Aisha – Abubakar Bashir Maishadda

Best Indigenous Language, Igbo (Movie/TV Series) Uhuruchi – Victor Iyke

Best Overall Movie, Africa Anikulapo – Kunle Afolayan

Industry Merit Award Patience – Ozokwor

The Trailblazer Award – Angel Onigwe

Best Dressed Male – Enioluwa Adeoluwa

Best Dressed Female – Beauty Tukura

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