Hosts of the AMVCA, IK and Vimbai on the red carpet.
From Nollywood to Ghollywood and further south of the continent, Africa’s biggest and brightest stars were in Lagos on Saturday night for the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.
If by some chance you didn’t get the magical ticket and missed the live show which aired last night, fret not, we are making up for it by posting red carpet photos (SCROLL DOWN FOR THOSE). It’s just like being there… except not really.
The AMVCA’s held at the Expo Hall at the popular Eko Hotel and Suites and honored the stars and filmmakers who make Africa’s fast-growing movie industry thrive. Veteran Nollywood stars like Richard Mofe Damijo, Genevieve Nnaji, Bimbo Akintola, Funke Akindele, Saint Obi and others took to the red carpet alongside new faces making waves in the industry.
It was a big night for relative newcomer OC Ukeje who won the the Best Actor in a Drama award for his role in “Two Brides and a Baby”. Another winner on Saturday night was Jackie Appiah who walked away with the Best Actress in a Drama series.
Movies from other parts of the continent were recognized as well, including “Man on Ground”, which scooped up four awards. The movie is directed by Nigerian filmmaker Akin Omotoso, but was filmed largely in South Africa. “Man on Ground” won the Best Movie Director, Best Cinematographer, Best Sound Editor and Best Picture Editor awards.
South African film “Othello Burning” was nominated in 14 of the 28 award categories and took home the best overall film.
That’s the recap, check out the photographs below.
Jide Kosoko
Actress Omotola, living up to her nick name, “Omosexy” in this gorgeous gown
Nollywood star turned politician, RMD, shows he can still rock the red carpet with the best of them!
Sure it’s just a profile picture of Tiwa Savage, but it’s a beautiful profile. The newly engaged singer paid tribute to the late Goldie Harvey during the awards ceremony.
Lip-licking Lynxx on the red carpet (we had to write that!)
Model and actor Alex
She is so stunning, she deserved the double photo. Rita Dominic on the red carpet
Dare to be smoking hot. Genevieve’s look was a show stopper on the red carpet. For more Gen photos click here
Love the fresh look? Ng’endo Mukii won the award for Best Short Film for her film “Yellow Fever”.
The Etisalat guy!!! Hafiz Oyetoro won the award for Best Actor in a Comedy
Bimbo Akintola on the red carpet
Chidi Mokeme on the red carpet
Segun Arinze laughing it up on the red carpet
Maureen Koech won the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama for the movie “Lies that Bind”.
Filmmaker Desmond Elliot on the red carpet
Some cast members of South Africa flick “Othello Burning”
Showbiz in the family! Zack Orji hits the red carpet with his son
It’s been a while since we’ve seen Saint Obi in a movie… a comeback is in order, right?
Nice post. Keep giving us more.
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