How Omotola, Falz, Adekola, Others Win AMVCA 2018
The movie was produced by Phoebe Ruguru, and directed by Njue Kevin both from Kenyan.
The 6th annual AMVCA, which was held on Saturday at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos began with a red carpet at 4 p.m.
“18 Hours’’ movie casts include Nick Ndeda, Sue Wanjiru, Brian Ogola, Isaya Evans and Shirleen Wangari.
The movie emerged top out of five others nominated in that category.
They are “Potato Patahto’’, directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, “Alter Ego’’, directed by Moses Inwang, “Devil’s Chest’’, directed by Hassan Mageye, “Decent’’ directed by Awal Abdulfatai, and “The Road to Sunrise’’ directed by Shemu Joyah.
The nominees of this year’s edition were earlier announced via a televised broadcast on all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv on June 30, by Ghanaian actress and TV host, Joselyn Dumas, and Nigerian comedian and actor, Bovi.
With more than 120 nominations for 27 categories, filmmakers and actors from different African countries including Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Ghana, and Nigeria attended the event.
The 6th AMVCA, which featured heavyweights in the movie industry on the continent, saw them battle it out in all 27 categories. AMVCA is an annual event by Multichoice and Africa Magic, which recognises and honours film and television talents across the African continent.
Winners emerge through votes by members of the public. The first edition was held in Lagos on March 9, 2013, and was broadcast live in more than 50 countries.
Entries into the award ceremony are films and TV series that have been aired on DStv Channels in the previous year.
Below is the complete list of winners in the different categories:
Best Sound Editor
Tatu – Kolade Morakinyo and Pius Fatoke WINNER
Idahaso Trails – Stanlee Ohikhuare Alter Ego – Zezom Gnawni Ojukokoro – Dayo Thompson Hakkunde – James Coon Falcon
Best Picture Editor Idemuza – Aloaye Omoake 18 Hours – Mark Maina WINNER
Alter Ego – Moses Inwang/Tunde Bakare Hakkune – Asurf Oluseyi Hidden – Jibril Mailafia
Best Lighting Designer Movie/TV Series Tatu – Akpe Ododoru, Tunde Akinniyi WINNER Kada River – Godwin Gata Hidden – Agbo Kelly Lotanna – McBaror Children of Mud – Sunday Olalekan
Best Cinematography Movies/TV series Tatu – Akpe Ododoru Idemuza – Dickson Godwin T-Junction – Lester Millado The Torture – Rwamusigazi Kyakunzire Okafor’s Law – Yinka Edward WINNER Alter Ego – Bishop Blunt/Adeoye Adeniyi
Best Costume/Designer Movie or TV Series Tatu – Yolanda Okereke Isoken – Jade Osiberu Potato Potahto – Christie Brown Hakkunde – Joan Gbefwi The Bridge – Ngozi Obasi and James Bessinone WINNER
Best Short Film/Online Video The Housewife – Jay Franklin Jituboh Tolu – Nadine Ibrahim Penance – Micheal Ama Psalmist’ Akinrogunde WINNER Lodgers – Ken Ogunlola Tanwa, The Child We Wanted – Adenike Adebayo
Best Documentary The Flesh Business – Dennis Wanjohi WINNER Nightfall in Lagos – James Amuta God’s Wives – Bolanle Olukanni Omidan, Styles Defunct by Ayaworanho3d – Aderemi Davies Calabar Carnival: What the People Think – Oghenefego Ofili
Best Make Up Artist Movie/TV Series Tatu – Thelma Ozy Smith, Hakeem Effect OnilogboWINNER Ojukokoro – Sandra Oyiana What Lies Within – Cynthia Ububa Disguise – Hakeem Effect Lotanna – Nnenna Emekalam
Best Art Director Isoken – Jade Osiberu Tatu – Don Omope, Yolanda Okereke, Segun Arinze, Tolu Awobiyi Children of Mud – Imoh Umoren Lotanna – Tunji Afolayan WINNER Idahaso Trails – Stanlee Ohikhuare Hidden – Jibril Mailafia
Best Soundtrack Movies/TV Series M0 – Tom Koroluk Banana Island Ghost – Enyi Omeruah and Funbi Ogunbanwo Bella – Andrew Ahuura Tatu – Evelle WINNER Idahosa Trails – Oriri Osayamore 18 Hours – Jacktone Okore Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series – Swahili Super Modo – Sarika Hemi Lhakani WINNER
Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series – Hausa Mansoor – Ali Nuhu WINNER Umar Sanda – Kamal S Alkali Dadin Kowa Sabon Salo – Arewa24 Uwar Bari – Hamisu Lamido Iyantama Rashinsani – Tiana Johnson
Best Indigenous Language Movies or TV Series – Yoruba Alakiti – Abiodun Jimoh, Jumoke Odetola Adaba – Adebayo Salami Etiko Onigedu – Femi Adebayo WINNER Egun Iran Kinni – Oyindamola Awotidebe Ogun Sengese – Ibironke Ojo
Best Indigenous Language Movies or TV Series – Igbo Bound – Lilian Afegbai WINNER Ofuobi – Victor Oyke Uwa Na Eme Nyughari – Tiana Johnson Oge Nkem – Tiana Oboyi Johnson Ego Malaysia – Iyooh James Chidozie Best TV/Drama/Comedy series Gina and Friends – Paul Igwe Professor Johnbull – Tchidi Chikere Papa Ajasco Reloaded – Wale Adenuga This Is It – Dolapo Adeleke WINNER Relatives – Tunde Adegbola
Best Movie East Africa 18 Hours – Phoebe Ruguru WINNER Devil’s Chest – Hassan Mageye The Forbidden – Kizito Samuel Saviour Rain – Mathew & Eleanor Nabwiso Bella – Math Bish
Best Movie West Africa Potato Potahto – Shirley Frimpong-Manso Alter Ego – Moses Inwang – Esther Eyibo Isoken – Jade Osiberu WINNER Tatu – Don Omope, Yolanda Okereke, Segun Arinze, Tolu Awobiyi Children of Mud – Imoh Umoren Lotanna – Ifan Micheal
Best Movie Southern Africa Descent – Awal Abdulfatai The Road to Sunrise – Shemu Joyah WINNER Salute! – Phillipe Talavera Jomako Black Democracy – Abraham Kabwe Nyasaland – Joyce Mhango Chavula Trail Blazer Award Bisola Aiyeola WINNER Industry Merit Award Tunde Kelani WINNER Best Writer Movie/TV Series Idemuza – Alaoye Omoake Soul Tie – Kehinde Joseph Idahosa Trails – Stanlee Ohikhuare 18 Hours – Njue Kevin The Torture – Mulindwa Richard Alter Ego – Patrick Nnamani/Koye O/Moses InwangWINNER Hakkunde – Tomi Adesina
Best Supporting Actress Toyin Abraham – Tatu Dorcas Shola Fapson – Banana Island Ghost Funlola Afofiyebi-Riami – Tatu Ebele Okaro – Blackrose Lydia Forson – Isoken WINNER Emem Inwang – Alter Ego Best Supporting Actor Saidi Balogun – Banana Island Ghost Tomiwa Edun – Banana Island Ghost Falz – New Money WINNER Kunle Idowu – Idahosa Trails Gabriel Afolayan – Okafor’s Law Wale Ojo – Betrayal Best Actress in a comedy and TV series Rita Dominic – Big Fat Lie Adesua Etomi – 10 days in Sun city Queen Nwokoye – Excess Luggage Bimbo Ademoye – Backup Wife Dakore Akande – Isoken Nyce Wanueri – Auntie Boss WINNER
Best Actor in a comedy Kalu Ikeagwu- Dr Meekam IK Ogbonna – Excess Luggage Blossom Chukwujekwu – The Big Fat Lie Odunlade Adekola – A Million Baby WINNER OC Ukeje – Potato Potahto Jimmy Olukoya – Guy Man Best Actress in a Drama/TV Series Agaba Joan – The Torture Keira Hewatch – The Witness Box Miriam Kayode – Children of Mud Cinderella Sanyu – Bella Omotola Jalade Ekeinde – Alter Ego WINNER Lilian Echelon – Black Rose
Best Actor in a Drama Series Wale Ojo – Alter Ego Kalu Ikeagwu – Benevolence Rushabiro Raymond – The Torture Adjetey Anang – Keteke WINNER Adjetey Anang – Sidechic Gang Chris Attoh – Esohe
Best Director Moses Inwang – Alter Ego Aloaye Omoake – Idemuza Asurf Oluseyi – Hakkunde Don Omope – Tatu Jade Osiberu – Isoken WINNER Mulindwa Richard – The Torture Shirley Frimpong-Manso – Potato Potahto
Best Overall Movie Potato Potahto – Shirley Frimpong-Manso Alter Ego – Moses Inwang 18 Hours – Phoebe Ruguru WINNER Devil’s Chest – Hassan Mageye Descent – Awal Abdulfatai The Road to Sunrise – Shemu Joyah.
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