By Kunle SHONUGA
“18 Hours’’ has emerged the overall best movie for 2018 at the African Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA).
The movie was produced by Phoebe Ruguru, and directed by Njue Kevin both from Kenyan.
The 6th annual AMVCA, which was held on Saturday at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos began with a red carpet at 4 p.m.
TBI Africa reports that “18 Hours’’ movie casts include Nick Ndeda, Sue Wanjiru, Brian Ogola, Isaya Evans and Shirleen Wangari.
The movie emerged top out of five others nominated in that category.
They are “Potato Patahto’’, directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso, “Alter Ego’’, directed by Moses Inwang,
“Devil’s Chest’’, directed by Hassan Mageye, “Decent’’ directed by Awal Abdulfatai, and “The Road to Sunrise’’ directed by Shemu Joyah.
The nominees of this year’s edition were earlier announced via a televised broadcast on all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv on June 30, by Ghanaian actress and TV host, Joselyn Dumas, and Nigerian comedian and actor, Bovi.
With more than 120 nominations for 27 categories, filmmakers and actors from different African countries including Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Ghana, and Nigeria attended the event.
The 6th AMVCA, which featured heavyweights in the movie industry on the continent, saw them battle it out in all 27 categories.
AMVCA is an annual event by Multichoice and Africa Magic, which recognises and honours film and television talents across the African continent.
Winners emerge through votes by members of the public.
The first edition was held in Lagos on March 9, 2013, and was broadcast live in more than 50 countries.
Entries into the award ceremony are films and TV series that have been aired on DStv Channels in the previous year.
Below is the complete list of winners in the different categories: Best Sound Editor – Tatu – Kolade Morakinyo and Pius Fatoke WINNER. Idahaso Trails – Stanlee Ohikhuare, Alter Ego – Zezom Gnawni Ojukokoro – Dayo Thompson; Hakkunde – James Coon Falcon.
Best Picture Editor – Idemuza – Aloaye Omoake, 18 Hours – Mark Maina WINNER; Alter Ego – Moses Inwang/Tunde Bakare, Hakkune – Asurf Oluseyi, Hidden – Jibril Mailafia.
Best Lighting Designer Movie/TV Series – Tatu – Akpe Ododoru, Tunde Akinniyi WINNER, Kada River – Godwin Gata; Hidden – Agbo Kelly, Lotanna – McBaror, Children of Mud – Sunday Olalekan.
Best Cinematography Movies/TV series – Tatu – Akpe Ododoru, Idemuza – Dickson Godwin, T-Junction – Lester Millado, The Torture – Rwamusigazi Kyakunzire, Okafor’s Law – Yinka Edward WINNER, Alter Ego – Bishop Blunt/Adeoye Adeniyi.
Best Costume/Designer Movie or TV Series – Tatu – Yolanda Okereke, Isoken – Jade Osiberu, Potato Potahto – Christie Brown, Hakkunde – Joan Gbefwi, The Bridge – Ngozi Obasi and James Bessinone WINNER.
Best Short Film/Online Video: The Housewife – Jay Franklin Jituboh, Tolu – Nadine Ibrahim, Penance – Micheal Ama Psalmist’ Akinrogunde WINNER, Lodgers – Ken Ogunlola, Tanwa, The Child We Wanted – Adenike Adebayo.
Best Documentary: The Flesh Business – Dennis Wanjohi WINNER, Nightfall in Lagos – James Amuta, God’s Wives – Bolanle Olukanni, Omidan, Styles Defunct by Ayaworanho3d – Aderemi Davies, Calabar Carnival: What the People Think – Oghenefego Ofili, Best Make Up Artist Movie/TV Series, Tatu – Thelma Ozy Smith, Hakeem Effect Onilogbo WINNER, Ojukokoro – Sandra Oyiana, What Lies Within – Cynthia Ububa, Disguise – Hakeem Effect, Lotanna – Nnenna Emekalam.
Best Art Director: Isoken – Jade Osiberu, Tatu – Don Omope, Yolanda Okereke, Segun Arinze, Tolu Awobiyi, Children of Mud – Imoh Umoren, Lotanna – Tunji Afolayan WINNER, Idahaso Trails – Stanlee Ohikhuare, Hidden – Jibril Mailafia.
Best Soundtrack Movies/TV Series: M0 – Tom Koroluk, Banana Island Ghost – Enyi Omeruah and Funbi Ogunbanwo, Bella – Andrew Ahuura, Tatu – Evelle WINNER, Idahosa Trails – Oriri Osayamore, 18 Hours – Jacktone Okore.
Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series – Swahili: Super Modo – Sarika Hemi Lhakani WINNER,
Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series – Hausa: Mansoor – Ali Nuhu WINNER, Umar Sanda – Kamal S Alkali, Dadin Kowa Sabon Salo – Arewa24, Uwar Bari – Hamisu Lamido Iyantama, Rashinsani – Tiana Johnson.
Best Indigenous Language Movies or TV Series – Yoruba: Alakiti – Abiodun Jimoh, Jumoke Odetola, Adaba – Adebayo Salami, Etiko Onigedu – Femi Adebayo WINNER, Egun Iran Kinni – Oyindamola Awotidebe, Ogun Sengese – Ibironke Ojo.
Best Indigenous Language Movies or TV Series – Igbo: Bound – Lilian Afegbai WINNER, Ofuobi – Victor Oyke, Uwa Na Eme Nyughari – Tiana Johnson, Oge Nkem – Tiana Oboyi Johnson, Ego Malaysia – Iyooh James Chidozie.
Best TV/Drama/Comedy series: Gina and Friends – Paul Igwe, Professor Johnbull – Tchidi Chikere, Papa Ajasco Reloaded – Wale Adenuga, This Is It – Dolapo Adeleke WINNER, Relatives – Tunde Adegbola.
Best Movie East Africa: 18 Hours – Phoebe Ruguru WINNER, Devil’s Chest – Hassan Mageye, The Forbidden – Kizito Samuel Saviour, Rain – Mathew & Eleanor Nabwiso, Bella – Math Bish.
Best Movie West Africa: Potato Potahto – Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Alter Ego – Moses Inwang – Esther Eyibo, Isoken – Jade Osiberu WINNER, Tatu – Don Omope, Yolanda Okereke, Segun Arinze, Tolu Awobiyi, Children of Mud – Imoh Umoren, Lotanna – Ifan Micheal.
Best Movie Southern Africa: Descent – Awal Abdulfatai, The Road to Sunrise – Shemu Joyah WINNER, Salute! – Phillipe Talavera, Jomako Black Democracy – Abraham Kabwe, Nyasaland – Joyce Mhango Chavula.
Trail Blazer Award: Bisola Aiyeola WINNER.
Industry Merit Award: Tunde Kelani WINNER
Best Writer Movie/TV Series: Idemuza – Alaoye Omoake, Soul Tie – Kehinde Joseph, Idahosa Trails – Stanlee Ohikhuare, 18 Hours – Njue Kevin, The Torture – Mulindwa Richard, Alter Ego – Patrick Nnamani/Koye O/Moses Inwang WINNER, Hakkunde – Tomi Adesina.
Best Supporting Actress: Toyin Abraham – Tatu, Dorcas Shola Fapson – Banana Island Ghost, Funlola Afofiyebi-Riami – Tatu, Ebele Okaro – Blackrose, Lydia Forson – Isoken WINNER, Emem Inwang – Alter Ego, Best Supporting Actor, Saidi Balogun – Banana Island Ghost, Tomiwa Edun – Banana Island Ghost, Falz – New Money WINNER, Kunle Idowu – Idahosa Trails, Gabriel Afolayan – Okafor’s Law, Wale Ojo – Betrayal.
Best Actress in a comedy and TV series: Rita Dominic – Big Fat Lie, Adesua Etomi – 10 days in Sun city, Queen Nwokoye – Excess Luggage, Bimbo Ademoye – Backup Wife, Dakore Akande – Isoken, Nyce Wanueri – Auntie Boss WINNER.
Best Actor in a comedy: Kalu Ikeagwu- Dr Meekam, IK Ogbonna – Excess Luggage, Blossom Chukwujekwu – The Big Fat Lie, Odunlade Adekola – A Million Baby WINNER, OC Ukeje – Potato Potahto, Jimmy Olukoya – Guy Man.
Best Actress in a Drama/TV Series: Agaba Joan – The Torture, Keira Hewatch – The Witness Box, Miriam Kayode – Children of Mud, Cinderella Sanyu – Bella, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde – Alter Ego WINNER, Lilian Echelon – Black Rose.
Best Actor in a Drama Series: Wale Ojo – Alter Ego, Kalu Ikeagwu – Benevolence, Rushabiro Raymond – The Torture, Adjetey Anang – Keteke WINNER, Adjetey Anang – Sidechic Gang, Chris Attoh – Esohe.
Best Director: Moses Inwang – Alter Ego, Aloaye Omoake – Idemuza, Asurf Oluseyi – Hakkunde, Don Omope – Tatu, Jade Osiberu – Isoken WINNER, Mulindwa Richard – The Torture, Shirley Frimpong-Manso – Potato Potahto.
Best Overall Movie: Potato Potahto – Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Alter Ego – Moses Inwang, 18 Hours – Phoebe Ruguru WINNER, Devil’s Chest – Hassan Mageye, Descent – Awal Abdulfatai, The Road to Sunrise – Shemu Joyah.
