AMVCA 2024: 10th Year of Celebrating Excellence in African Cinema and Television

Set to take place on May 11, 2024, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, this year's AMVCA promises to be an unforgettable celebration of talent and creativity from across the African film and.....

The 10th Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) is here, and MultiChoice Nigeria has finally unveiled the full list of nominations! Set to take place on May 11, 2024, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, this year's AMVCA promises to be an unforgettable celebration of talent and creativity from across the African film and television industry.

For those unfamiliar, the AMVCA is an annual event that honors outstanding achievements in television, film, and digital content, showcasing the best of Nollywood and beyond. With 27 categories, including special recognition awards for Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer, there's plenty to look forward to.

This year's awards bring a notable change, including Best Actor and Best Actress categories, both Lead & Supporting, to be decided by the AMVCA jury led by renowned Nigerian filmmaker Femi Odugbemi. Meanwhile, the other eight categories are still open to public voting, ensuring that fans have a say in determining the winners. This decision underscores a commitment to honoring excellence across all facets of African cinema

Now, let's talk about some of the highlights of the nominations. In the fiercely contested Best Digital Content category, talents like Layi Wasabi, Lizzy Jay, and Elozonam Ogbolu are vying for top honors. Tolu Ajayi's "Over The Bridge" leads with 12 nominations, closely followed by C. J. Obasi's "Mami Wata" and other outstanding productions like "Jagun Jagun" and "Breath of Life."

Films like Funke Akindele's blockbuster "A Tribe Called Judah" and Editi Effiong's action thriller "The Black Book" have also garnered multiple nominations, showcasing the depth and diversity of African storytelling.

In the series categories, popular shows such as "Skinny Girl in Transit," "Slum King," and "MTV Shuga Naija" have secured nominations, reaffirming their status as audience favorites.

But it's not just about Nollywood. The AMVCA also recognizes excellence from other regions of Africa, with categories honoring filmmakers and content creators from West, East, and Southern Africa. This year's lineup reflects the richness and vibrancy of African cinema and television, celebrating diversity and innovation in storytelling.

Dr. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice, expressed excitement about the caliber of entries received, noting the exceptional quality and diversity prevalent in African cinema and television.

Public voting for the 10th AMVCA is underway on the website and will close at 10:00 pm WAT on April 28, 2024. As the countdown to the awards ceremony begins, anticipation mounts for a night of celebration, recognition, and inspiration in the world of African entertainment.

With such an impressive lineup of nominees, the 10th AMVCA promises to be a milestone celebration of African talent and creativity, setting the stage for another decade of excellence in film and television.