People talk about African film industry which is Nollywood (Nigerian Movies) to me and nothing was done to improve content or reward the diligent and hard woking ones until few years ago when AMAA was introduced. Since then, they have been improvement in the industry. Other organisations like City People and Co had tried celebrating the artistes some years back but lack of funds and poor organisation killed the idea.
In total, 28 awards in 26 categories were created and celebrated. They ranged from acting, directing, script-writing, cinematography, editing, make-up, sound, lighting and costuming.
In all, there was no category for CHRISTIAN or religious films. Mike Bamiloye and others have been producing fantastic christian films both in English and the Yoruba language for years. How come a category was not created for christian or gospel films? Are they not good enough or they want to leave God out of it? I hope not. It is GOD that gives us all the talent. Without the creative juices from God flowing through all the artistes, writers, directors' bodies, they will be no ideas, concepts or filming. So whoever knows them, should counsel them well. We must give glory to God in all that we do.
These are some of the Artistes making the industry tick and the winners.
OC Ukeje
Winner / Best Actor in a Drama - AMVCA 2013
Jackie Appiah Winner / Best Actress in a Drama- AMVCA 2013
Olu Jacob receiving his Industry Merit Award
Taiwo Ajayi Lycett - veteran. Watched her as a kid on 'SOME MOTHERS DO HAVE THEM'.
Genevieve Nnaji at the AMVCA. Surprisingly 'MIRROR BOY' won the best Movie Director, Best Costume Designer, Best Writer but did not win best Actress. I am a fan of Genny so was disappointed. You know what, my Genevieve is still the best. She is a real actress in acting, dressing, grooming and general outlook. Still looking trim and posh after all these years. She is like an old wine better as its getting older. Wish her better luck next year.
DESMOND ELLIOTS
Majid
Osita Iheme
These are the Legends of Nollywood, Olu Jacobs and Joke Silver (Mrs. Jacobs)
This is one of the upcoming actresses, Eden Law. Nollywood and Hollywood should better look out for her. Although it would have been good if she practised what she learnt in the University. But you know, people respond to trend or passion differently.
Diezani Allison Madueke Representative of President Goodluck Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan described the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) as cultural liberation for Africa. The President recalled that before the advent of Nollywood 20 years ago, Nigeria had relied on other countries for television and video dramas, but now the reverse is the case. He said that following the independence of most African countries in the 60s and 70s, the first thing on the mind of the leaders was political liberation and integration. This moved them to create Organisation of African Unity, now known as African Union (AU), and on the economic side Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). But on the Entertainment side, most especially drama, we dont have a union bringing us together except celebration like AMVCA. Hear him:
Africa recognised the fact that irrespective of the artificial boundaries that separate us, our needs and aspirations had no borders,With the Awards scheme like the AMVCA, the President believes there is a cultural liberation of the
continent from the western world
.
Vimbai realised that night that presenting a programme on the television or Radio is different from hosting an award programme where you are standing in front of thousands of people. The tension she was going through was felt by everyone at the show and at home. Next time she will think twice before applying. Her boldness, courage and arrogance in the Big Brother House flew out of the doors. She was practically screaming as her nerves let her down.
OTELO BURNING won the best Movie of the year.
Sara Blecher when receiving the Award said it took them eight years to produce the Film. 8 years in Africa? I was really surprised because in Nigeria , the ibo merchants take 2 weeks to produce and market. We had a lot of nonsense then and honestly I dont watch. I hope other producers will emulate this and take their time to attend to details that make a good and interesting films.
Congratulations to all winners and better luck next time to losers. I hope we will have more entries next time.
Winners at the maiden edition of the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2013
Best Costume Designer – Ngozi Obasi (The Mirror Boy)
Best make up Artiste – Jacgui Bannermen (Otele Burning)
Best Art Director – Anita Van Hermet & Chantel Carter (Otelo Burning)
Best Lighting Design – Dave Howe (Otele Burning)
Best Cinematography – Paul Michelson (Man on Ground)
Best Writer in a Comedy – Tim Greene (Skeem)
Best Local Language Swahili – Sameer Srivastava (The Ray of Hope)
Best Local Language Hausa – A. Ali and Hafizu Bello (Faida Nura)
Best Local Language Yoruba – Tunde Kelani (Maami)
Best Television Series – Godfrey & Marie Lora-Mungai (The XYZ Show)
Best writer Drama – Precious & Amaka Obi Emelonye. (The Mirror Boy)
Best Short Film – Ngendo mukii (Yellow Fever)
Best Actress in a Comedy – Mercy Johnson (Dumebi the Dirty Girl)
Best Actor In A Comedy – Hafiz Oyetoro (House Apart)
Best Supporting Actress In A Drama – Maureen Koech (Lies that Bind)
Best Supporting Actor In A Drama – Mathew Nabwiso (A Good Catholic Girl)
Best Actress In A Drama – Jackie Appiah (Perfect Picture)
Best Actor In A Drama – O.C Ukeje (Two Brides And A Baby)
Best Movie Director – Akin Omotoso (Man On Ground)
Best Comedy Movie – Tim Greene (Skeem)
Best Movie In A Drama – Obi Emelonye (The Mirror Boy)
Best Movie Overall – Othelo Burning by Sara Blecher
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