For those who have been living under a rock, the 6th annual AMVCA’s went down on the 1st of September at the Eko Hotel and suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria and it was a delightful event! If you are anything like us, your favorite part is the red carpet fashion and style that the celebrities bring… and all the memes people make afterwards!! Before we go into that what are the AMVCA’s?
The AMVCA is an annual event by Multichoice and Africa Magic, which recognizes and honors film and television talents across the African continent. Winners emerge through votes by members of the public. Think of it as the Oscars of the African continent, because we have to celebrate our own right??!!! This year, there was an interesting number of nominations. A movie called “Tatu” was the highest nominated movie, winning 4 awards in total for the night. Here is a list of all the winners and some links to easily accessible productions:
Best Sound Editor: Tatu – Kolade Morakinyo and Pius Fatoke
Best Picture Editor: 18 Hours – Mark Maina
Best Lighting Designer Movie/TV Series: Tatu – Akpe Ododoru, Tunde Akinniyi
Best Cinematography Movies/TV series: Okafor’s Law – Yinka Edward
Best Costume/Designer Movie or TV Series: The Bridge – Ngozi Obasi and James Bessinone
Best Short Film/Online Video: Penance – Micheal Ama Psalmist’ Akinrogunde
Best Documentary: The Flesh Business – Dennis Wanjohi
Best Make Up Artist Movie/TV Series: Tatu – Thelma Ozy Smith, Hakeem Effect Onilogbo
Best Art Director: Lotanna – Tunji Afolayan
Best Soundtrack Movies/TV Series: Tatu – Evelle
Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series – Swahili: Super Modo – Sarika Hemi Lhakani
Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series – Hausa: Mansoor – Ali Nuhu
Best Indigenous Language Movies or TV Series – Yoruba: Etiko Onigedu – Femi Adebayo
Best Indigenous Language Movies or TV Series – Igbo: Bound – Lilian Afegbai
Best TV/Drama/Comedy series: This Is It – Dolapo Adeleke
Best Movie East Africa: 18 Hours – Phoebe Ruguru
Best Movie West Africa: Isoken – Jade Osiberu
Best Movie Southern Africa: The Road to Sunrise – Shemu Joyah
Trail Blazer Award: Bisola Aiyeola
Industry Merit Award: Tunde Kelani
Best Writer Movie/TV Series: Alter Ego – Patrick Nnamani/Koye O/Moses Inwang
Best Supporting Actress: Lydia Forson – Isoken
Best Supporting Actor: Falz – New Money
Best Actress in a comedy and TV series: Nyce Wanueri – Auntie Boss
Best Actor in a comedy: Odunlade Adekola – A Million Baby
Best Actress in a Drama/TV Series: Omotola Jalade Ekeinde – Alter Ego
Best Actor in a Drama Series: Adjetey Anang – Keteke
Best Director: Jade Osiberu – Isoken
Best Overall Movie: 18 Hours – Phoebe Ruguru
Now for our favorite part!!! the memes and posts we have all been waiting for!!
#AMVCA2018
Tailor: Oga I'm done with your cloth. The material remain like 2 yards. What should i do with it?Man: I don't want rain to beat me
Tailor: say no more
??? pic.twitter.com/Pm5pKc9t2K— Ed Edd or Eddie (@Ed_whord) September 1, 2018
Omotola: I want to thank my husband for his support throughout my career
Twitter feminist:#AMVCA2018 pic.twitter.com/iYUTjLNPAy
— ?Klaus???? (@Nick_k1aus) September 1, 2018
When you’re late for the awards, but forgot to wash off your relaxer #AMVCA2018 pic.twitter.com/ltfnq2P3bR
— Funny Africa (@FunnyAfrica) September 1, 2018
Someone said he looks like tetracycline ??#AMVCA2018 pic.twitter.com/XbjI51GZNC
— Annora (@AnnoraSteve) September 1, 2018
If you got this far I think you deserve some accolades and 2 of our favourites
RETWEET For Broiler.
LIKE For Bam Bam. #AMVCA2018 pic.twitter.com/A8XJRAzFc3— A Y O ?? (@hay_whye) September 1, 2018
Lmaoooooo
My night has been made…..???#AMVCA2018 pic.twitter.com/E8b8oqdGnD— Thor's Héärtbeát (@adolbarbie) September 1, 2018
Congratulations to all the winners and more grease to the organisers of this event. #Africatotheworld.
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