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.Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video) 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. Below is the list of winners: 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 The Multichoice Talent Factory Film Leaked 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
