AMVCAs: Entries open

John Ugbe, managing director, MultiChoice Nigeria, while speaking on the growing success of the awards, said: “There have been two editions of the AMVCAs and so far, the improvement that this award has brought to African film production cannot be ignored. For us at MultiChoice, the success of these awards further showcases our commitment to […]

John Ugbe, managing director, MultiChoice Nigeria, while speaking on the growing success of the awards, said: “There have been two editions of the AMVCAs and so far, the improvement that this award has brought to African film production cannot be ignored. For us at MultiChoice, the success of these awards further showcases our commitment to recognising the amazing skills that exist in this ever-growing industry.
“Furthermore, our continued investment demonstrates our dedication in helping unearth and celebrate talent in the whole continent. I have much confidence that the next edition in 2015 will leave an even bigger impact on the African film production industry than the previous two.”
Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, regional director for M-Net (West), described the African movie and television industry as one brimming with exciting talent, adding that: “At Africa Magic we contribute to the industry by not only giving these talents the platform to showcase their art and celebrating their achievements, we also encourage them to keep honing their craft.”
This year, a number of awards in different categories will be presented ranging from acting and directing to scriptwriting and cinematography. Other categories will include editing, make-up, sound and lighting among others.
The first edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards ceremony took place in Lagos in March 2013, and drew big names from across the continent’s TV and film industry. It saw the Best Actor and Best Actress in a Drama awards going to Nigeria’s OC Ukeje and Ghana’s Jackie Appiah, in the respective categories.
Last year, NseIkpe-Etim, Shirley Frimpong-Manso and veteran Pete Edochie were some of the awardees.