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Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
The ''Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards'' (AMVCA) are a set of accolades presented by MultiChoice recognizing outstanding achievement in television and film across Africa,, through an annual ceremony hosted in the Exhibition Center of the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria. The inaugural Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards ceremony was held on 9 March 2013, and was broadcast Broadcasting is the data distribution, distribution of sound, audio audiovisual content to dispersed audiences via a electronic medium (communication), mass communications medium, typically one using the electromagnetic spectrum (radio waves), ... live in more than 50 countries. Entries into the award ceremony are films and TV series that have been aired in the previous year. Ceremonies Categories The following are the 2018 categories: Statistics Most nominations By a film 10 and up By an individual Most wins By a film 4 and up References External links * Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desmond Elliot
Desmond Oluwashola Elliot (born 4 February 1974) is a Nigerian actor, director and politician. He was elected as a lawmaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency in the 11 April 2015 Nigerian General Elections. Elliot competed to become the ambassador for the Face of Hope Project, a non-profit combatting illiteracy amongst Nigerian youth. Early life Elliot was born to a Yoruba father from Olowogbowo in Lagos Island, Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria and an Igbo mother from Illah in Oshimili North, Delta State, South-South Nigeria. He received his primary education at Air Force Primary School and later attended St John's College, both in Jos. He studied economics at Lagos State University and graduated in 2003. Career Elliot was influenced by a friend to become an actor. He started playing roles in soap operas like ''Everyday People'', ''One Too Much'' and ''Saints and Sinners''. He is one of Nollywood's leading actors, having appeared in over tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Contract (2012 Film)
''Contract'' is a 2012 Ghanaian film produced by Yvonne Okoro and directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, starring Hlomla Dandala, Joseph Benjamin and Yvonne Okoro. It received six nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards The 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony honouring movies of 2012 was held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on 20 April 2013. The event was hosted by actress and former AMAA winner Ama K. Abebrese and Ayo Makun with many celebrities in attendance. ... including: ''Best Director'', ''Achievement In Screenplay'', ''Best Actor In A Leading Role'' and ''Best Actress In A Leading Role''. Cast *Hlomla Dandala as Peter Puplampo *Joseph Benjamin as Kuuku *Yvonne Okoro as Abena Boateng *Katouchka Addaquay as Sandra *Doris Ansah as Mrs. Poplampo *Jasmine Baroudi as Nadia *Magnus Brooks as Steve *Prince William Darlington as Doctor *Amanorbea Dodoo as Anna *Joseline Nketia as Nana Ama *Paul Pepera as Mr. Sawyer *Regina Sarfoa Adu as Nurse Reception 360nobs rat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
18 Hours
''18 Hours'' is a 2017 Kenyan drama film written and directed by Njue Kevin on his directorial debut. The cast includes Nick Ndeda, Sue Wanjiru, Brian Ogola, Isaya Evans and Shirleen Wangari. The film "follows a rookie paramedic who survives 18 hours in an ambulance for the life of a road accident casualty who is denied admission into hospital." The film, made history as being the first Kenyan picture to be nominated for the Best Overall film at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards ( AMVCA) bagging 4 other nominations in the 2018 awards. Plot Loosely based on the real-life paramedic Brian Odhiambo, the story gives a positive perspective on the healthcare system and that of a medic who will do whatever it takes to save the life of a patient. Zach works for Raven paramedics services. His job is to handle emergency cases. An emergency call comes in from a witness about an accident that has happened along a Highway. A pedestrian has been involved in a high speed hit and run whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
The 2018 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards was held 1 September 2018 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. Nominees were revealed on June 30, 2018.Fejiro OnohwosaComplete List Of AMVCA 2018 Nominees ''The Guardian'', 2 July 2018. Accessed 3 November 2019. Awards Winners are listed highlighted in boldface. References {{Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Entertainment events in Nigeria 2018 in Nigerian cinema Africa Magic Africa Magic is a collection of Pay TV entertainment channels that focus on African programming, most popularly Nigerian series and movies. ''Africa Magic'', which started off as single channel of the same name, is a brand owned by M-Net and no ... 2018 in Lagos Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards ceremonies September 2018 in Nigeria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Izu Ojukwu
Izu Ojukwu is a Nigerian film director. In 2007, he won ''Best Director'' for '' Sitanda'' at the 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards, which received nine nominations and won five awards at the event, including ''Best Picture'' and ''Best Nigerian Film''. Selected filmography (as director) *''4:4:44'' (2022) *''Amina Amina (or Aminah) is the loose transcription of two different Arabic female given names: * ʾĀmina (Arabic: آمنة, also anglicized as ''Aaminah'' or ''Amna'') meaning "safe one, protected" * ʾAmīna (Arabic: أمينة, also anglicized as ''Am ... (2021)'' *'' Power of One'' (2018) *'' '76'' (2016) *'' Alero's Symphony'' (2011) *''The Child'' (2010) *''Nnenda'' (2009) *''Distance Between'' (2008) *''Cindy's Note'' (2008) *''Minority Tension'' (2007) *'' White Waters'' (2007) *''Laviva'' (2007) *''The Broken Shield'' (2006) *'' Sitanda'' (2006) * 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards 2007 for Best Director *''GL 1 & 2'' (2005) *''Otondo'' (2004) *'' Across the Niger'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
76 (film)
''76'', formerly ''Lions of '76'', is a 2016 Nigerian historical fiction drama film directed by Izu Ojukwu and produced by Adonaijah Owiriwa and Izu Ojukwu. It stars Ramsey Nouah, Chidi Mokeme, Rita Dominic and Ibinabo Fiberesima. Set six years after the civil war, a young officer from the Middle Belt gets into a romantic relationship with an O-level student from the South-eastern region. However, their relationship is strained by constant military postings. The soldier gets accused of being involved in the unsuccessful 1976 military coup and assassination of General Murtala Mohammed and the heavily pregnant wife gets entangled in an emotional dilemma. The historical account in ''76'' went through a seven-month approval period at the Nigerian Military before filming started. The film, which is set in the 1970s, was shot in Ibadan, Oyo. The film, which was shot on 16-millimeter film with an Arriflex 416 camera, was in production for about five years. Plot summary Set six year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
The 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held on March 5, 2017, at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Nominees were revealed on December 14, 2016. In the event, Several top stars and top movies were nominated part of which was the movie '' '76'' got a record-breaking 14 nominations. Awards References {{Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Entertainment events in Nigeria 2017 in Nigerian cinema Africa Magic Africa Magic is a collection of Pay TV entertainment channels that focus on African programming, most popularly Nigerian series and movies. ''Africa Magic'', which started off as single channel of the same name, is a brand owned by M-Net and no ... 2017 in Lagos Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards ceremonies March 2017 in Nigeria Victoria Island, Lagos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephanie Linus
Stephanie Okereke Linus (born as Stephanie Onyekachi Okereke; 2 October 1982) is a Nigerian actress, film director and model. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress, the 2006 Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress, and three nominations for ''Best Actress in a Leading Role'' at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2005, 2009 and 2010. She was also the runner up for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant of 2002. In 2011, she was honoured by the Nigerian government with a national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, MFR. Stephanie is also a scriptwriter, a Producer and a Director. Early life and education Stephanie Okereke was born in Ngor Okpala, Imo State. She is the sixth child of Mary and Chima Okereke's eight children. She completed her primary and secondary education in Delta State. She studied at the University of Calabar in Cross River State, where she graduated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dry (2014 Film)
''Dry'' is a 2014 Nigerian drama film directed by Stephanie Linus and starring Stephanie Okereke, Liz Benson, William McNamara, Darwin Shaw and Paul Sambo. On 20 July 2013, a teaser trailer for the film was released, in response to the Child marriage controversy ongoing in Nigeria at the time. The film's theme focuses on Vesicovaginal fistula condition and underaged marriage among young women, narrating the ordeal of a thirteen-year-old girl. Plot A thirteen-year-old girl, Halima (Zubaida Ibrahim Fagge), is married off to Sani (Tijjani Faraga) a 60-year-old man, who constantly rapes her, by her poor uneducated parents. Halima gets pregnant and suffers Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF) after child delivery; she's consequently abandoned by her husband and discriminated in the society. Zara (Stephanie Okereke), a medical doctor who also suffered a horrific childhood meets Halima; she tries to help her get through her situation and also save other young women under such circumstanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minnie Dlamini
Minenhle Dlamini (born 7 July 1990), known as Minnie Dlamini, is a South African on-air personality, actress and model. In 2010 she was selected as the new presenter for the ''SABC 1'' Friday live-music show ''Live Amp''. Early life and education She was born to Jabulani and Queen Dlamini in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. She had her early education at Northlands Girls’ High School before she proceeded to the University of Cape Town where she studied film, media, drama and economics ncomplete/excluded Personal life On 8 July 2017, she married Quinton Jones in a traditional marriage which took place in Glenn Hills, Durban North; before, they went on to do the white wedding on 16 September with exclusive coverage rights sold to Multichoice for R6-million. On 13 October, through Vuzu Amp on DStv, she debuted the first episode of ''Minnie Dlamini: Becoming Mrs Jones'', a three-part reality docu-series which documents her pre-wedding and post-wedding journey. On ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
The 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held on March 5, 2016 at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. It was hosted by Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa and Minnie Dlamini. Nominees were revealed on December 11, 2015 by Kenyan journalist Larry Madowo and Nigerian comedian Chigurl. Winners and nominees References {{Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Entertainment events in Nigeria 2016 in Nigerian cinema Africa Magic Africa Magic is a collection of Pay TV entertainment channels that focus on African programming, most popularly Nigerian series and movies. ''Africa Magic'', which started off as single channel of the same name, is a brand owned by M-Net and no ... 2016 in Lagos Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards ceremonies March 2016 in Nigeria Victoria Island, Lagos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunle Afolayan
Kunle Afolayan (born 30 September 1975) is a Nigerians, Nigerian actor, producer, and director. He is credited for elevating the quality of Nollywood movies through larger budgets, shooting on 35mm, releasing in Movie theater, cinemas, and improving cliché Nollywood storylines. His directing credits include the ''Aníkúlápó'' franchise, ''The Figurine,'' ''Phone Swap'', ''October 1 (film), October 1,'' and ''Citation (film), Citation.'' Afolayan is the CEO of Golden Effects Pictures, a Nigerian film and production company incorporated in 2005. Early life and education Afolayan is of Igbomina-Yoruba people, Yoruba descent and is from Kwara State. His father, Ade Love, was a theatre and film director and his mother, Adeola, also worked in the theater. He has four siblings, Gabriel Afolayan, Aremu Afolayan, Moji Afolayan—all actors—and Anu Afolayan, Anu Afoloyan, a film composer. Afoloyan attended Nigerian Model Primary School in Lagos, and then went on to Federal Gover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |