Osas Ighodaro, Tobi Bakre, Bimbo Ademoye, Patience Ozokwo Win Big At AMVCA 2023 [Full List Of Winners]

The Africa Movie Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) held its ninth edition on Saturday night at Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The event which was hosted by media personality, IK Osakioduwa and former Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi, featured performances from artists like Tiwa Savage, Iyanya and Spyro.

The star-studded event was graced by renowned celebrities from the industry, with various categories recognizing and honoring exceptional talents.

Nollywood actress, Osas Ighodaro emerged as the recipient of the Best Actress in Drama award, while former Big Brother housemates made their mark as big winners.

Tobi Bakre claimed the title of Best Actor in Drama, Elozonam won in the Best Online Social Content Category, and Diane Russet clinched the award for Best Original Drama Series.

In recognition of her remarkable contributions to the movie industry, veteran actress Patience Ozokwor received the prestigious 2023 Industry Merit award.

Jade Osiberu’s film “Brotherhood” and Kunle Afolayan’s “Anikulapo” garnered multiple awards across different categories, showcasing their outstanding achievements.

Ex-BBNaija housemate, Beauty Tukura won the AMVCA Best Dressed award for the year (Female), while influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa received the Best Dressed award for the year (Male).

One of the surprises of the evening was Kunle Afolayan’s movie “Anikulapo” losing out on the best movie West Africa category to “Brotherhood.”

Despite receiving the highest number of nominations across 16 categories alongside films like “Choke,” “Kanaani,” “Red Carpet,” and “Four Four Forty-Four,” “Anikulapo” didn’t secure any wins in those categories. However, it did earn the distinguished accolade of Best Overall Movie.

The AMVCA event showcased the vibrancy and excellence of the African film industry, celebrating remarkable talents and their exceptional contributions to the cinematic landscape.

Full list of winners at the 9th AMVCA 2023

BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Osas Ighodaro (Man of God)

BEST DOCUMENTARY

Nora Awolowo – Baby Blues WINNER

BEST MOVIE EAST AFRICA

Click Click Bang – Philip Karanja Njenga WINNER

BEST MOVIE WEST AFRICA

Brotherhood – Jade Osiberu WINNER

BEST MOVIE SOUTHERN AFRICA

Elvis Chucks – Jewel WINNER

Best Online Social Content Creator

Elozonam, Kie Kie – Back From The Future

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 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 Supporting Actress Movie/TV Series

Efe Irele – Four Four Forty Four

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Abdisattar Ahmed – Gacal

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY- (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Bimbo Ademoye – Selina

BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggi) – Inside Life

BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Tobi Bakre – Brotherhood

THE MULTICHOICE TALENT FACTORY FILM

Leaked

BEST ORIGINAL DRAMA SERIES

Ricordi

Best Short Film

Adeoye Adetunji – Pa Aromire

Best Online Social Content Creator

Elozonam, Kie Kie – Back From The Future

Best Original Telenovela

Mpali

Best Unscripted Original

King Bugar

Best Original Comedy Series

Njoro Wa Uba

Industry Merit Award

Patience Ozokwor

Trailblazer Award

Angel Unigwe
Best Dressed Male

Enioluwa Adeoluwa

Best Dressed Female

Beauty Tukura

KanyiDaily had also reported how IK Osakioduwa taunted his colleague, Toke Makinwa, while calling for the creation of an award category for cosmetic surgeons at the AMVCA next year.