AMVCA 2017: FULL LIST OF WINNERS

The historic 5th annual Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards which took place at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos has finally come to an end as film and TV talents from across the continent etched their names into the record books.

The prestigious event was hosted by the dynamic duo, IK Osakioduwa, a Nigerian Television host as well as radio personality and South African Presenter, Actress and On Air personality Minnie Dlamini. This was their second run on the AMVCA stage after the incredible work they did last year.

 

  

It was an event of pride as different stars rocked the red-carpet with smashing outfits that got people talking.

Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele retained her crown for Best Actress in a comedy Series while first time ever long production movie 76 won the award for Best Movie.


Take a look at the full winners list below:

Best Shortfilm - Ogo Okpue - Cat Face

Best Sound Track/Original Score Movie/Tv Series - Michael 'The Truth' Ogunlade - The Encounter

Best Sound Editor (Movie/Tv Series) - Guy Steer – Vaya

Best Picture Editor (Movie/Tv Series) - Nnodim Chigozie & Paula Peterson - Oloibiri

Best Costume Designer Pat Egwurube - 76

Best Make Up Artist (Movie/Tv Series) - Hakeem Onilogbo Ajibola/Perekeme Odon - Oloibiri



Best Art Director (Movie/Tv Series) - Pat Nebo - 76

Best Writer Movie/Tv Series - Craig Freimond/ Tshabalira Lebakeng/ Anthony Mafela / David Majoka / Madoda Ntuli / Harriet Perlman / Robbie Thorpe – Vaya



Best Cinematographer (Movie/Tv Series) - Lance Gewer - Happiness Is A Four Letter Word

Best Lighting Designer (Movie/Tv Series) - Elliot Sewape - 93 Days

Best Documentary - Uga Carlini – Alison



Best Actor In A Drama - David Jones David

Best Actress In A Drama - Meg Otanwa

Best Drama – Tinsel



Best Actress In A Comedy - Deborah Anungwa

Best Actor In A Comedy             - Samuel Ajibola

Best Comedy - The Johnsons



Best Movie (South Africa) - Elvis Chuks - All About Love

Best Movie (East Africa) - Sarika Hemi Lakhani - Kati Kati

Best Movie (West Africa) - Rogers Ofime - Oloibiri

Best Television Series - Funke Akindele - Jenifas Diary



Best Indigenous Language Movie Or Tv Series – Swahili - Daudi Otieno Anguka - Zilizala

Best Indigenous Language Movie Or Tv Series – Igbo - Crey Ahanonu - Amonye-Bu-Onye

Best Indigenous Language Movie Or Tv Series – Hausa - Tijjani Shehu Yahaya - Yaki Da Zuciya

Best Indigenous Language Movie Or Tv Series – Yoruba - Abiodun Jimoh, Jumoke Odetola - Somewhere In The Dark



Best Actor In A Comedy Movie/Tv Series - Imeh Bishop Umoh - The Boss Is Mine

Best Actress In A Comedy Movie/Tv Series            Funke Akindele - Jenifas Diary

Best Actor In A Drama Movie/Tv Series - Sambasa Nzeribe - Slow Country

Best Actress In A Drama Movie/Tv Series - Rita Dominic - 76

Best Supporting Actor In A Dama Movie/Tv Series - Rotimi Salami - Just Not Married

Best Supporting Actress In A Dama Movie/Tv Series - Ebele Okaro Onyuike - Four One Love



Best Director (Movie) - Izu Ojukwu - 76

Best Overall Movie - Adonijah Owiriwa / Izu Ojukwu - 76