The 8th edition of the prestigious African Magic Viewers Choice Awards(AMVCA) held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island to its usual glitz and glamour.

Za cvw is a gathering of industry professionals and lovers of African movies and television.

The event, often referred to as Africa’s most prestigious film award ceremony, was held at Eko Hotel and Suites, with media presenter Ik Osakioduwa and South African celebrity Bonang Matheba serving as hosts.

After a two-year hiatus, the AMVCA made a big comeback, featuring brilliant musical performances from Yemi Alade, Dbanj, the top 12 Nigerian Idols contestants and the collaboration everyone cannot stop talking about, Labaja x Rema.

The event also debuted a new category to recognize content creators’ efforts.

The live audience and viewers were treated to a series of happy tears, support, and heartfelt speeches from nominees who received various awards as well as a few prizes.

Here is a full list of winners:

Best Overall film

  • Amina - Izu Ojukwu & Okey Ogunjiofor
Best Actress In a Drama
  • Osas Ighodaro - Rattlesnake : The Ahanna Story
Best Actor in a Drama
  • Stan Nze - Rattlesnake : The Ahanna Story
Best Actress in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series)
  • Funke Akindele-Bello - Omo Ghetto the SSag
Best Actor in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series)
  • Broda Shaggi - Dwindle
Best Supporting Actress (Movie/TV Series)
  • Omowummi Dada - Country Hard
Best Supporting Actor (Movie/TV Series)
  • Odunlade Adekola - JankaStor
AMVCA Trailblazer Award
  • Teniola Aladese
Best Director
  • Ramsey Nouah - Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story
Best Art Director (Movie/TV series)
  • Tunji Afolayan - Amina
Best Picture Editor
  • Tunde Apalowo - For Maria Ebun Pataki
Best Sound Editor (Movie/TV series)
  • Jim Lively and James Nelson - Amina
Best Lighting Designer (Movie/TV Series)
  • Mathew Yusuf for Rattlesnake- The Ahanna Story
Best Writer (Movie/TV Series)
  • Manie Oiseomaye, Donald Tombia and Biodun Stephen - Introducing The Kujus
Best Cinematographer
  • Muhammed Atta Ahmed - Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story
Best Makeup
  • Balogun Abiodun - Omo Ghetto The Saga
Best Costume Designer
  • Millicent T. Jack - Amina
Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Swahili)
  • Freddy Feruzi – Obambo
Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Hausa)
  • Rogers Ofime for Voiceless
Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Yoruba)
  • David Akande, Demola Yusuf and Edgard Leroy - Alasie
Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Igbo)
  • Uche Nnanna Maduka - 'Nne-Ka
Best Television Series (Drama/ Comedy)
  • Rogers Ofime -The Mystic River
Best Documentary
  • Saitabao Kaiyare, Mumo Liku, Elena Schilling, Daniella Fritz and Ann Katrina Boberg - If Objects Could Speak
Best Short Film Or Online Video
  • Taiwo Ogunnimo - I Am The Prostitute Mama Described
Best Online Social Content Creator
  • Oga Sabinus - Mr Funny
Best Movie (Southern Africa)
  • Hairareb- Dantagos Jimmy-Melani
Best Movie (East Africa)
  • The Girl In The Yellow Jumper- Morocco Omar
Best Movie (West Africa)
  • Collision Course - Bolanle Austen-Peters and Joseph Umoibom
Best Soundtrack (Movie/TV Series)
  • Gold Coast Lounge - Pascal Aka and Raquel
Best Africa Magic Original Comedy Series
  • The Johnsons
Best Africa Magic Original Drama Series
  • The Rishantes' - Dimbo Atiya
Best Multichoice Talent Factory
  • Daisy Masembe - Engaito

Industry Merit Award

  • Taiwo Ajayi-Lycett



    • Best Dressed Male/Female
    • Denola Grey/ Osas Ighodaro

    Nollywood actress, Osas Ighodaro and actor cum influencer, Denola Grey, both received recognition as the Best Dressed Female and Male in the 2022 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

    Ighodaro stormed the red carpet in a silver and gold lace dress, while Denola Grey thrilled the attendees with his three-piece beaded suit.

    Known as one of the most notable awards in Africa’s entertainment industry, celebrities annually showcase their fashion style as fans get to vote for their favourites to clinch the most anticipated ‘Best Dressed’ award.

    Other celebrities such as Bimbo Ademoye, Adunni Ade, Belinda Effah, and others, were enlisted as participants in the category.

    Fans visited the Africa Magic official Instagram page to vote for their favourite celebrity with the best outfits.

    As Osas Ighodaro and Denola Grey emerged with the highest scores, they were given the prestigious ‘Best Dressed’ awards and each got N500,000.