At this year’s African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA), held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Eko Hotel in Lagos, just like any other event there were those who had a good night and those who had a forgettable one.
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Join our WhatsApp ChannelLeading the charge with 12 nominations, Over the Bridge, closely followed by Mami Wata, which secured 11 nods. However, the Prime Video original Breath of Life, with five wins, won the most awards this year.
These are the top 5 most talked about snubs at the 2024 AMVCA
Afamefuna
Kayode Kasum’s Nwa Boi Story, Afamefuna, was nominated in four major categories, including Best Supporting Actor, Best Lead Actor, Best Writing in a Movie, and Best Director, only to depart empty-handed, denied the recognition it so profoundly deserved.
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A Tribe Called Judah
Funke Akindele’s billion naira blockbuster, A Tribe Called Judah, commanded the spotlight with five nominations, including Best Supporting Actor, Best Lead Actress, Best Makeup, Best Writing in a Movie, and Best Movie. Despite its record breaking success at the box office, Akindele and her crew left empty handed.
Mami Wata
CJ Obasi’s international masterpiece, Mami Wata, captured audiences with its enigmatic allure, amassing 11 nominations. Yet, amidst the fervour, only Campbell Precious won an award.
The Real Housewives of Lagos (Season 2)
Despite capturing the near accurate portrayal of Lagos housewives , the second season of The Real Housewives of Lagos left the award show without it’s due recognition, yielding to the allure of Gh Queens (Season 2) in the Best Unscripted Series category.
The Black Book
Editi Effiong’s cinematic masterpiece, The Black Book, forged from the crucible of creativity, garnered nominations in five distinguished categories. Alas, amidst the array of contenders, only Antonio Ribeiro’s prowess in editing emerged victorious.
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