Key stakeholders in the Nigeria movie industry will tomorrow, December 11, gather at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos for the announcement of the nominees of the fourth edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs). According to organisers of the awards, public voting opens immediately after the announcement and closes on Friday, February 26, 2016. The nominee announcement will be hosted by ace Kenyan broadcaster Larry Madowo and popular Nigerian comedienne, Chigurl. The Director, M-Net (West) Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said: “We are pleased to invite our viewers to tune in as Africa Magic announces nominees for the 2016 AMVCAs.
”The AMVCAs remain the most important celebration of film and television talent across Africa, and for the 2016 edition we have received over 2,500 entries. Everyone is undoubtedly excited and I urge viewers to tune in as we find out those who made the final cut.” Since the maiden edition in 2013, the AMVCAs have celebrated the contributions of African filmmakers, actors and technicians to the success of the continent’s film and television industry.
With the fourth edition, which is scheduled to hold in March 2016, there are awards in categories ranging from acting, directing to scriptwriting and cinematography, to newly announced categories like the Best Movie for West Africa, Best Movie for East Africa, and Best Movie for Southern Africa. Recall that popular Kenyan film producer, critic, and academic Njoki Muhoho was announced as the new head judge of the 2016 AMVCA recently.