Kunle Afolayan’s highly anticipated Netflix Original film, “Anikulapo,” has stolen the spotlight at the recently concluded 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).
The AMVCA, held on May 20, 2023, brought together the finest actors, directors, and filmmakers from across the continent for a night of recognition and celebration of their remarkable contributions to the world of cinema.
In a truly gratifying outcome, Patience Ozokwor, a veteran actress, was honored with the esteemed Industry Merit Award for her exceptional service to the industry.
The recognition acknowledges her significant impact and longstanding dedication to the Nigerian film industry.
However, it was Kunle Afolayan’s “Anikulapo” that stole the show, emerging as the star of the night with multiple awards in various categories.
Best Actor in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series)
Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggi) –
Best Actress in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series)
Bimbo Ademoye – Selina
Best Actor in a Drama – (Movie/TV Series)
Tobi Bakre – Brotherhood
Best Actress in a Drama – (Movie/TV Series)
Osas Ighodaro – Man of God
Best Supporting Actor (Movie/TV Series)
Abdisattar Ahmed – Gacal
Best Supporting Actress (Movie/TV Series)
Efe Irele – Four Four Forty Four
Adeoye Adetunji – Pa Aromire
Best Online Social Content Creator
Elozonam, Kie Kie – Back From The Future
King Bugar
Best Original Comedy Series
Best Original Drama Series
Best Art Director
Wale Adeleke – King Of Thieves (Agesinkole)
Best Costume Designer (Movie/TV Series)
Adeola Art-Alade – The Real Housewives of Lagos (Reunion Episode)
Best Lighting Designer (Movie/TV Series)
Mathew Yusuf – Brotherhood
Best Picture Editor (Movie/TV Series)
Holmes Awa & Daniel Tom – Crime & Justice
Best Sound Editor (Movie/TV Series)
Anu Afolayan – Anikulapo
Best Soundtrack (Movie/TV Series)
Kent Edunjobi – Anikulapo
Best Makeup (Movie/TV Series)
Maryam Ndukwe, Hakeem Effects Onilogbo – Shanty Town
Best Writer (Movie/TV Series)
Sola Dada – Anikulapo
Best Cinematographer (Movie/TV Series)
Loukman Ali – Brotherhood
Best Movie, Southern Africa
Best Movie, East Africa
Click Click Bang – Philip Karanja Njenga
Brotherhood – Jade Osiberu
Crime & Justice – Yinka Edward
Nigeria-the Debut – Nora Awolowo
Loukman Ali – Brotherhood
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Best Indigenous Language, Swahili (Movie/TV Series)
Philip Karanja Njenga – Click Click Bang
Best Indigenous Language, Yoruba (Movie/TV Series)
Anikulapo – Kunle Afolayan
Best Indigenous Language, Hausa (Movie/TV Series)
Aisha – Abubakar Bashir Maishadda
Best Indigenous Language, Igbo (Movie/TV Series)
Uhuruchi – Victor Iyke
Best Overall Movie, Africa
Anikulapo – Kunle Afolayan
