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2016 AMVCA: All The Winners
Below are the full list of
2016 African Magic Viewers’ choice award (AMVCA). The show which was hosted by media personality I.K Osakiodira was the fourth edition of the annual awards. It was a great night and was graced by actors from different African countries and was broadcast live across Africa.
They include:
1. Best Art Director: Frank Rajah (the Refugee)
2. Best TV Series Award:Ariyike Oladipo (Daddy’s Girls)
3. Best Make Up Artiste In A Movie or Series: Louiza Calore (for Ayanda).
4. Best Short Film Or Online Video Award : Oluseyi Amuwafo (A day with death)
5. Best Writer For Movie And TV Series: Trish Malone (Ayanda).
6. Best Lighting Designer Movie/TV: Stanley Ohikhuare (Common man)
7. Best Cinematographer: Paul Michealson (Tell me sweet something)
8. Best Sound Editor: Jose Guillermo (Cry)
9. Best Picture Editor: Shirely Trimpong Manso (Rebecca)
10. Best Costume Designer: Uche Nancy (Dry)
11. Best Local Language Movie/TV Series (Swahi Single Mtambalike (Kitendawali).
12. Best Indigenous Movie/TV Series (Hausa) Salisu Balarebe(Dandi Rowa)
13. Best Indigenous Movie/TV Series (Yoruba) Binta (Ofege)
14. Best Indigenous Movie/TV Series (Igbo) Paul Igwe (Usekwu Igbo)
15. Best Documentary: Remi Vaughan (Faaji Agba)
16. Best Supporting Actor In A Movie: Sambassa Nzeribe (A soldier’s story)
17. Best Supporting Actress: Tunbosum Aiyedihin (Before 30)
18. Best Actor in a Comedy Folarin Falz, The bah guy Falana (Jenifa’s Diary)
19. Best Actress In A Comedy: Funke Akindele (Jenifa’s Diary)
20. Trail Blazer Award: Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju
21. AMVCA 2016 Industry Merit Award: Bukky Ajayi and Sadiq Daba
22. Best Movie (Southern Africa): Joyce Chavura (Lilongwe)
23. Best Movie East Africa: Elizabeth Micheal (Mapenzi)
24. Best Movie West Africa (Genevieve), Chinny Onwugbenu and Chichi Nwoko (Road to Yesterday).
25. Best Actress in A Movie/Drama TV:Adesua Etomi (Falling).
26. Best Actor In A Movie/Drama TV Series: K Daniel (A Soldier;s Story)
27. The Best Director : Akin Omotosho (Tell Me Sweet Something)
28. Best Oveall Movie Stephanie Linus (Dry).
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My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
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Simi Joins Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
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Davido, Zlatan, Others In Attendance At Asake’s Atlanta Concert
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’