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AMVCA8 Full Winner’s List

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It was a memorable night for celebrities and viewers alike as various winners took to the stage to receive the golden AMVCA accolade. Africa’s most prestigious film awards made its highly anticipated return after a two-year hiatus which was partly due to the COVID 19 pandemic. From first-time winners to amazing performances and red carpet moments that could give the Met Gala a run for its money, the 8th AMVCA lived up to expectations. The movies to crown the most winners were Ramsey Noah’sRattlesnake: The Ahanna Story and Izu Ojukwu’s Amina. While Stan Nze scooped the Best Actor in a Drama, Osas Ighodaro snapped the Best Actress in the same category, additionally, her powder blue bedazzled gown made her a double winner as she also took home the Best Dressed Award in the female category. On the other hand, Denola Grey remained undisputed snapping the Best Dressed Male award yet again. Read on for the full list of winners at the AMVCA8.

 

Best Actor in a Drama (Movie/TV Series)

Stan Nze – Rattlesnake

Best Actress in a Drama (Movie/TV Series)

Osas Ighodaro – Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story

Best Africa Magic Original Drama Series

Rishantes – Dimbo Atiya

Best Actress in a Comedy

Funke Akindele – Omo Ghetto (The Saga)

Best Actor in a Comedy

Broda Shaggi/Samuel Perry – Dwindle

Best Director (Movie)

Ramsey Nouah for Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story

Best Overall Movie

Amina by Izu Ojukwu & Okey Ogunjiofor

Best Africa Magic Original Comedy Series

The Johnsons – Rogers Ofime

Best Supporting Actor (Movie/TV Series)

Odunlade Adekola – Jankariwo

Best Supporting Actress (Movie/TV Series)

Omowunmi Dada – Country Hard

Best Soundtrack (Movie/TV Series)

Gold Coast Lounge – Pascal Aka & Raquel (From Ghana)

Best Movie – West Africa

Collision Course – Bolanle Austen-Peters, Joseph Umoibom & James Amuta

Best Movie – East Africa

The Girl In The Yellow Jumper – Morocco Omari

Best Movie – Southern Africa

Hairareb – Dantagos Jimmy-Melani

Best Short Film or Online Video

I Am The Prostitute Mama Described – Taiwo Ogunnimo

Best Documentary

If Objects Could Speak – Saitabao Kaiyare, Mumo Liku, Elena Schilling, Daniella Fritz, Ann Katrina Boberg

Read Also: Grammy Awards 2022 Full Winners List

Best TV series – Drama or Comedy

The Mystic River – Rogers Ofime

Best Online Social Content Creator

Oga Sabinus

Best Cinematographer

Muhammad Attah

Best Picture Editor

Tunde Aplowo for ‘Maria Ebun Pataki’

Best Art Director (Movie/TV Series)

Tunji Afolayan

Best Lighting Designer (Movie/TV Series)

Matthew Yusuf for Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story

Best Makeup

Balogun Abiodun for her work on Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story

Best Writer (Movie/TV Series)

Manie Oisomaye, Donald Tombia and Biodun Stephen for Introducing The Kujus

Best Indigenous Language Movie or Series (Igbo)

Uche Nnanna Maduka

Best Indigenous Language Movie or Series (Yoruba)

David Akande, Demola Yusuf, Edgard Leroy (Alaise)

Best Indigenous Language Movie or Series (Hausa)

Rogers Ofime (Voiceless)

Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Swahili)

Freddy Feruzi

Best Dressed Male

Denola Grey

Best Dressed Female

Osas Ighodaro

Industry Merit Award

Taiwo Ajayi-Lycett

Best Multichoice Talent Factory

Daisy Masembe for ‘Engaito’

Trailblazer Award

Teniola Aladese

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