Entries opened in early January and will close on Sunday, 15 February 2026, inviting filmmakers and content creators across the continent to submit their work for consideration.

The AMVCA remains MultiChoice’s flagship initiative dedicated to recognising, celebrating, and rewarding exceptional African storytelling across film and television.

The 12th edition will once again spotlight the growth, creativity, and global potential of Africa’s entertainment industry, while reinforcing the AMVCA’s position as the continent’s most prestigious awards platform.

The 12th AMVCA is proudly headlined by Don Julio as Lead Sponsor, marking a continued evolution of the awards into a premium, culturally influential celebration of African excellence, creativity, and craftsmanship.

Building on a legacy of recognising both established and emerging talent, the 12th AMVCA introduces key enhancements that deepen its pan-African reach. Notably, this edition expands its Indigenous Language categories with the introduction of:

• Best Indigenous Language – North Africa
• Best Indigenous Language – Central Africa

These additions reflect the AMVCA’s commitment to Pan-Africanism, cultural preservation, and equitable representation, ensuring that Africa’s diverse languages, regions, and creative voices are more fully celebrated on a continental stage.

The 12th AMVCAs will feature 32 award categories, including 18 jury-decided categories and 11 audience-voted categories, alongside two special recognition awards for Lifetime Achievement and one Trailblazer award. Eligible entries must have been broadcast or publicly screened between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025. Feature-length films must have been screened in cinemas, on linear television, and/or on streaming platforms to qualify.

All submissions must be completed online via the official AMVCA portal, with full preview copies uploaded as screened or broadcast. Detailed guidelines, eligibility criteria, and submission requirements are available at www.africamagic.tv/amvca.

Renowned for its celebration of African talent, iconic red-carpet moments, fashion, and cultural impact, the 12th AMVCA promises another unforgettable celebration of African film, television, and creative expression. The awards ceremony will take place in Lagos, Nigeria, in May 2026, with further details to be announced in the coming months.

For more information on submissions, guidelines, and updates, visit www.africamagic.tv/amvca and follow Africa Magic on Facebook and Instagram.

The announcement, broadcast live on Africa Magic channels, highlights the remarkable contributions of filmmakers, actors, and storytellers shaping African entertainment.

The awards ceremony is set for May 10, 2025, at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. Public voting is now open on the Africa Magic website until May 4.

This victory is far from ordinary – it was the only award won by a Ghanaian at this year’s event.

GH Queens was up against strong contenders like Real Housewives of Lagos and Nightlife in Lasgidi.

As the only Ghanaian winner at this year’s AMVCA, GH Queens’ success at the AMVCAs puts a spotlight on the growing talent and captivating stories emerging from Ghana’s entertainment scene.

“Wow, this is incredible! Honestly, I didn’t think GH Queens would win against such amazing shows,” Ayebea ‘BZ’ Darko, producer of the show, said. “Huge thanks to Africa Magic and Multichoice for supporting the show, the AMVCAs for recognizing us, and Pepsi for sponsoring the event. This is a huge honor for the entire team, and we’re so proud to bring this award back to Ghana!”

GH Queens gives a candid glimpse into the lives of four relentless and ambitious women in Ghana’s entertainment scene.

The show is currently streaming on Showmax.

Ayebea BZ Darko won the award for her reality tv series dubbed “GH Queens” which aired on Akwaaba magic, Show Max & GH One TV.

Season 1 of GH Queens was first launched in 2021 and season 2 followed in 2022 – 2023 with Ayebea BZ Darko as the show’s executive producer.

Her reality tv series brought together a diverse cast of talented women, providing a platform for their unscripted stories to be heard and celebrated far and near.

The two seasons of the show has captivated audiences across Ghana and beyond and has sparked conversations and inspired a new generation of entertainers in the country.

Ayebea BZ Darko is a natural storyteller who was raised in Ghana amidst the vibrant rhythms and rich cultural tapestry of the country.

Her recognition in the world of entertainment has come years after she has dedicated herself to mastering her craft and showcasing it to the world.

Before launching GH Queens, she worked with TV3, a national free to air television station in Ghana.

She also worked on concepts such as Dirty Rave and Afrochella, and her work has always captured the essence of Ghanaian culture while pushing boundaries and breaking new ground.

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It is also an opportunity for celebrities to showcase their fashion prowess on the red carpet.

Year after year, the event becomes a runway for glamorous looks and stylish ensembles, with celebrities competing to make a lasting impression with their outfits.

From timeless elegance to bold and daring fashion statements, these stars once again proved that African fashion is at the forefront of global style trends.

On May 11th, 2024, the 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos State, Nigeria.

The award is presented by MultiChoice to recognize outstanding achievements in television and film.

Kehinde Bankole, who starred in “Adire,” took home the Best Lead Actress award, while Wale Ojo, who starred in “Breath of Life,” won the Best Lead Actor award.

Here are some of the best-dressed celebrities who graced the red carpet at the AMVCA:

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The AMVCA, an annual award presented by MultiChoice, recognises outstanding achievements in television and film.

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The organisers also revealed ace filmmaker, director, producer and pioneer Academy Director of the MultiChoice Talent Factory, Femi Odugbemi as head judge of the awards.

In her press conference held in Nigeria today, Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice described the 10^th AMVCA as a celebration to mark a decade of brilliance, innovation, and the sheer magic of African storytelling on screen.

“The AMVCA has established itself as the benchmark for excellence in the African film industry. This edition is not just the celebration of excellence in filmmaking, but also a heritage of an award that has improved careers and boosted talent development on the continent”.

Dr. Tejumola further disclosed that the pool of quality entries this year will be a significant task the jury and head judge to review.

“For this edition, we received entries from films and talent across Africa. Shortlisting has begun and we will now move to the judging phases. For this special edition, we are making changes to the award categories. The Best Actor and Best Actress, as well as Best Supporting Actor and Actress categories will now be determined by the jury. We are also delighted to announce ace filmmaker, director and producer, Femi Odugbemi, as the Head Judge for the 10th AMVCA.

“In partnership with our sponsors, Amstel, Pepsi, Promasidor and Martell, we call on Africa to join in this celebration, as we begin with the announcement of final nominees in each category, live across all Africa Magic channels, on March 24, at 8pm. The voting portal will open immediately after the announcement,” Tejumola said. 

The 10th AMVCA’s two-day celebration will kick start on the 10th May with the Young Filmmakers and Content Creators event in the morning, followed by the Cultural Day and Opening Night celebration in the evening and the Main Awards Ceremony the night of 11^th of May 2024.

Commenting on the task before the award jury, Odugbemi said: “This prestigious award is celebrated for its unwavering dedication to excellence, and the jury remains steadfast in ensuring only the most outstanding works earn a spot on the nomination list. Having served as the head judge in previous editions, I can unequivocally state that evaluating the remarkable submissions by talent across Africa is an extremely challenging task I assure everyone that the final selection will truly represent the best in the field”.

Other sponsors of the 10^th AMVCAs include TECNO, Verve, QuickTeller, Tiger Beer, MTN and Indomie. The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards is an annual accolade presented by MultiChoice recognizing outstanding achievements in film and television production in Africa.

With a career spanning almost two decades, she said in a interview on TV3, monitored by Adomonline.com, that she has seen the good, bad and mostly the ugly side of the industry.

Pertinent of her struggles is the discrimination and blacklisting she battled with being an actress dominated on the local side.

She found her feet in the Kumawood industry before moving to mainstream Gollywood which has proved to be somewhat a ‘curse’ to her.

Gloria described herself as one of the greatest industry survivors having triumphed from the targeting, sidelining and ‘pull-him-down’ attempts from her colleagues.

She revealed there were times when her own colleague declined to work with her because they felt she was too local and below their level.

Due to her fluency in Twi language, she said her colleagues argued that she would not meet global standards, and her feature in local series Efiewura made it even worse.

“I have a story,; I am one of the greatest industry survivors. Anytime I talk about that I get emotional’. I am very passionate about what I do but I kept being denied roles because of some strange reasons. Even most of my colleagues when I am being casted alongside, they declined to work with me. I know a lot of people but I don’t wanna mention names,” she said while holding back tears.

In a rather sharp contrast, her role in The Perfect Picture – 10 Years Later – a movie she rattled Twi language – won her an Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award.

She appeared in just four roles and two montages, yet she expressed belief grace shown on her.

She was the only Ghanaian to be nominated in 2021 and one of the few to boast of an AMVCA award.

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The actress was the only Ghanaian to get a nomination for Best Actress in a comedy movie or TV series for her role in the “Red Carpet” movie.

Roselyn is standing against  Mercy Johnson and Funke Akindlele, both for Battle On Buka Street, Albert Oluwatoyin – Visa On Arrival, Bimbo Ademoye – Selina, FGrace Wacuka – Married to Work, and Mercy Johnson – Passport.

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Roselyn becomes one of the few Ghanaians to receive an AMVCA nomination aside Pascal AKA, Raquel, Gloria Sarfo, Lydia Forson and Adjetey Anang.

Reacting to the nomination, Roselyn Ngissah said she is honored to be included in the category.

Kunle Afolayan’s Netflix Original, Anikulapo, emerged as the star of the night with 16 nominations while Shanty Town followed with 11 nominations.

Below is a full list of the nominees:

BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY – (MOVIE/TV SERIES) – Public Voting

Adokiye Horsfall (Romeo WJ) – Inside Life

Charles Etubiebi – Just Friends

Charles Inojie – City Hustler

Chinedu Ikedieze – Aki and PawPaw

Kunle Idowu – Unintentional

Nedu Ani (Nedu Wazobia) – Inside Life

Nkem Owoh – Battle On Buka Street

Nosa Afolabi – The Razz Guy

Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggi) – Inside Life

Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggi) – Survivors

BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA (MOVIE/TV SERIES) – Public Voting

Blossom Chukwujekwu – The Trade

Chidi Mokeme – Shanty Town

Chimezie Imo – Choke

Daniel Etim-Effiong – Kofa

Femi Adebayo – King of Thieves (Agesinkole)

NKakalukanyi Patriq – Tembele

O.C. Ukeje – Black Mail

Richard Mofe Damijo – Four Four Forty Four

Tobi Bakre – Brotherhood

Tope Tedela – All The Colours Of The World Are Between Black and White

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY- (MOVIE/TV SERIES) – Public Voting

Albert Oluwatoyin – Visa On Arrival

Bimbo Ademoye – Selina

Roselyn Ngissah – Red Carpet

Funke Akindele – Battle On Buka Street

Grace Wacuka – Married to Work

Mercy Johnson – Battle On Buka Street

Mercy Johnson Onogie – Passport

THE MULTICHOICE TALENT FACTORY FILM

A Quiet Intruder

Cheza

Leaked

Revisit

Stinger

Strings

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE – SWAHILI – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Daniel Manege – Mpiganaji

Freddy Feruzi – Dau

Malcom Hamisi – Barakatatu

Philip Karanja Njenga – Click Click Bang

Phoebe Ruguru & Njue Kevin – Safari

Wilson Nkya – Mvanmizi – The Intruder

Wilson Nkya & Jane Moshi – Frida

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE YORUBA (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Funmi Bank Anthony Abdullahi Abdulrasaq Abebi Seranko Seniyan

Karamot Adeboye – Morenikeji

Kunle Afolayan – Anikulapo

Okusanya Bayonle Samson – Mr Raji

Ololade Tijani-Ebong – Ogeere

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE – HAUSA – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Abubakar Bashir Maishadda – Aisha

Evans Ejiogu – Kwana Casa’in

Nancy Yiljep – Guzama

Ty Shaban – Lulu Da Andalu

BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE – IGBO – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Brown Ene, Victor Onwudiwe, Ben Cassie – Ifediche

Shileold A. Ibironke – Ijeoma

Shileold A. Ibironke – Ego Mbute

Trinity Ugonabo – The Bride Price (imego)

Victor Iyke – Uhuruchi

BEST OVERALL MOVIE – AFRICA

Femi Adebayo – King of Thieves (Agesinkole)

Funke Akindele – Battle on Buka Street

Jade Osiberu – Brotherhood

Kayode Kasum – Ile Owo

Kunle Afolayan – Anikulapo

Mugisha Herbert Morris – Tembele

Winifred Mena-Ajakpovi – Four Four Forty Four

BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA -(MOVIE/TV SERIES)- Public Voting

Bimbo Ademoye – Anikulapo

Enado Odigie – Flawsome

Immaculata Oko Kasum – Ile Owo

Ini Dima-Okojie – Flawsome

Ini Edo – Shanty Town

Nimo Loveline – The Planters Plantation

Nse Ikpe-Etim – Shanty Town

Osas Ighodaro – Man of God

Queen Nwokoye – Strained

Scarlet Gomez – Wura

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR – (MOVIE/TV SERIES) – Public Voting

Abdisattar Ahmed – Gacal

Bucci Franklin – The Razz Guy

James Webbo – County 49

Jeffroberts Walusimbi – Bedroom Chains

O.C. Ukeje – Brotherhood

Taiwo Hassan – Anikulapo

Yinka Quadri – Anikulapo

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS – (MOVIE/TV SERIES) – Public Voting

Dorcas Shola Fapson – Man of God

Efe Irele – Four Four Forty Four

Gina Castel – Kofa

Ivie Okujaye – On Your Own

Sola Sobowale – Anikulapo

Teniola Aladese – Love in a Pandemic

Toni Tones – Brotherhood

BEST SHORT FILM – Public Voting

Adeoye Adetunji – Pa Aromire

Gbenga Salu – Convictus

Nkem Nwaturuocha – The Song Maiden

Teniola Zara King – Teju’s Tale

Usama Mukwaya, Loukman Ali – Sixteen Rounds

Uzoamaka Aniunoh – Love Language

Victor Onwudiwe, Goodnews Erico Isika – Away

BEST ONLINE SOCIAL CONTENT CREATOR – Public Voting

Abiola – VIP Bathroom

Adeaga Bukunmi – Fake Alert with Mercy Johnson

Bimbo Ademoye – Iya Barakat Teropi Secxxion

Edem Victor – The Activist

Elozonam , Kie Kie – Back From The Future

Isbae U – My Sweet Mother In-law

Kenzy Udosen – Quick Pronunciations

Oluwadolarz and Abayomi Alvin – Soldiers at War (Compilation)

Steve Chuks – Husband’s Side Chick

Tee Kuro – Nollywood Epic Love Story Parody (The Finale)

BEST ORIGINAL TELENOVELA – Public Voting

Covenant

Dede

Huba

Itura

Mahinga

Maida

Mpali

Prestige

Salem

BEST UNSCRIPTED ORIGINAL – Public Voting

Come Play Naija

Judging Matters

Kan-See-Me

King Bugar

Off Air with Gbemi & Tools

Rock that Aisle Again

Sakofa

BEST ORIGINAL COMEDY SERIES – Public Voting

Co-Habits

Flatmates

Mussulando

My Siblings and I

Njoro Wa Uba

Popi

RSM

The Johnsons

The Return of Original Comedy

Uncle Limbani

BEST ORIGINAL DRAMA SERIES – Public Voting

A Infiltrada

Accra Medics

Dirty Laundry

Junior Drama Club

Njila

Pazia

Pete

Ricordi

The Rishantes

To Have and To Hold

Unmarried

BEST ART DIRECTOR – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Olalekan Isiaka – Shanty Town

Olatunji Afolayan – Battle On Buka Street

Olugbenga Ogunshina and Joy Kadiri – Brotherhood

Pat Nebo & Temple Chima Adighije – Crime & Justice

Toka Mcbaror – Almajiri

Uche Nwaohiri & Tunde Lawal – Diiche

Wale Adeleke – King Of Thieves (Agesinkole)

BEST COSTUME DESIGNER – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Adeola Art-Alade – The Real Housewives of Lagos Reunion Episode

Bolanle Austen-Peters, Clement Effanga, Juliana Dede – Man of God

Bunmi Fashina , Tiannah Empire & Secrets of April – Shanty Town

Ezugworie Franca – Brotherhood

Kingsley Okoye Rex – Nnewi The Land of Gold

Millicent Jack – Four Four Forty Four

Toyin Ogundeji – Anikulapo

BEST LIGHTING DESIGNER – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Francis Wanyahdeh – Crime & Justice

Francis Wanyahdeh & Ebuka Enejere – Diiche

Godwin Lawal – Tarella

Ismail Adewunmi – Ile Owo

Lanre Omofaiye – Anikulapo

Mathew Yusuf – Brotherhood

Muri Salami – Four Four Forty Four

Renaldo Van Den Berg, Emmanuel Patrick, David Otuokere – Real Housewives of Lagos

Segun Adeleke – Flawsome

Walter Odhiambo – Shanty Town

BEST PICTURE EDITOR – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Adio Solanke – Ile Owo

Banjo Onyekachi, Winston Aig-Ohioma, Oluwaseun Adeosun – Diiche

Holmes Awa & Daniel Tom – Crime & Justice

Kimera Paul – Tembele

Martini Akande – Brotherhood

Sanjo Adegoke – King of Thieves (Agesinkole)

Steve Sodiya – Ijakumo the Born Again Stripper

Temitope Folarin – Anikulapo

Valentine Chukwuma – Battle on Buka Street

BEST SOUND EDITOR – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Anu Afolayan – Anikulapo

Dare Olaitan, Adio Solanke – Ile Owo

Fredrick Karumba – Click Click Bang

Grey Jones – The Set Up 2

Ismail Kyobe Ssebowa – Bedroom Chains

Kazeem Agboola – Ijakumo the Born Again Stripper

Kolade Kayode Morakinyo – Shanty Town

Kolade Morakinyo, Pius Fatoke – Battle On Buka Street

Q Rodney Abia, Angelo Anosike, Kayode Kasum – Obara’ M

Shiloh Godson – Black Mail

BEST SOUND TRACK – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Abiola Olayinka, Habeeb Adebayo – L.I.F.E.

Adam Songbird and Tolu Obanro – King of Thieves (Agesinkole)

Gbas Gbos by Tolu Obanro and Adam Songbird – Battle on Buka Street

Jaysynths and Hotkid – Shanty Town

Joel Christian Goffin – Black Mail

Kent Edunjobi – Anikulapo

Q Rodney Abia, Angelo Anosike, Kayode Kasum – Obara’ M

BEST MAKE UP – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Carina SFX – The Trade

Feyzo Artistry – Ile Owo

Francisca Otaigbe – King of Thieves (Agesinkole)

Hakeem Effects Onilogbo – Anikulapo

Hakeem Effects Onilogbo, Jemila Sedik – Battle on Buka Street

Maryam Ndukwe , Hakeem Effects Onilogbo – Shanty Town

Sandra Oyiana-Ogbeni – Tarella

BEST WRITER – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Funke Akindele, Jack’enneth Opukeme, Stephen Oluboyo, Jemine Edukugho – Battle on Buka Street

Jade Osiberu – The Trade

Sodi Kurubo, Stephanie Dadet and Victor Aghahowa – Diiche (Episode 5)

Sola Dada – Anikulapo

Tunde Apalowo and Jeffery Musa David – Kanaani

Uche Ateli – Choke

Yinka Laoye – King of Thieves (Agesinkole)

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER – (MOVIE/TV SERIES)

Charles Oleghe – Diiche

Ekuka Ishaq – Tembele

Idowu Adedapo – Ijakumo the Born Again Stripper

Idowu Adedapo (Mr Views) – Flawsome

Jonathan Kovel – Shanty Town

Jonathan Kovel – Anikulapo

Loukman Ali – Brotherhood

Mex Ossai, Philip Okpokoro, Esmond Igho, KC Obiajulu, Goke Oyerinde – Real Housewives of Lagos

Paul Gambit – Jolly Roger

Yinka Edward – Crime & Justice

BEST MOVIE SOUTHERN AFRICA

Elvis Chucks – Jewel

Emmanuel Mwape – Silver Lining

Leburugraphy – Ke Bona Spoko

BEST MOVIE EAST AFRICA

Click Click Bang – Philip Karanja Njenga

Elenor Nabwiso – Karamoja

Gashumba Emmanuel – Dial M for Maya

Hassan Mageye – Bedroom Chains

Lucy Mwangi – Baba Twins

Mugisha Herbert Morris – Tembele

Nadira Shakur – Married to Work

Omar Hamza – Gacal

Wilson Nkya & Jane Moshi – Frida

Wilson Nkya & Philipo Ngonyani – Mvamizi (The Intruder)

BEST MOVIE WEST AFRICA

Brotherhood – Jade Osiberu

Chris Odeh – Choke

Kayode Kasum Obara’ M

Kunle Afolayan – Anikulapo

Rent-A-Studio & Native Media TV – Kanaani

Samira Yakubu – Red Carpet

Winifred Mena Ajakpoviv – Four Four Forty Four

BEST TELEVISION SERIES

Adeola Art-Alade & Dare Art Alade – Real Housewives of Lagos

Bovi Ugboma, Ann Obaseki – Visa On Arrival (Season 1)

Dimbo Atiya, Rahama Sadau, Safina Mellisa – The Plan

Grace Kahaki & Philippe Bresson – Single Kiasi

Ife Olujuyigbe, Kayode Kasum – When are we getting married

James Omokwe – Diiche

Millicent Ogutu – County 49

Tola Odunsi & Akin Akinkugbe – Flawsome

Vincent Nwachukwu – Game On (Season 2)

Yinka Edward – Crime & Justice

BEST DOCUMENTARY

Best Okoduwa – 100 of Us

Charles F. Solomon – Way to the Top

Charles F. Solomon; Oluchi Nsofor; Aaron Olayemi; Famous Odion – Green: The Amazons

Chude Jideonwo – Awaiting Trial

Nathaniel George – Truck Blind Spot

Nora Awolowo – Nigeria-the Debut

Nora Awolowo – Baby Blues

BEST DIRECTOR

Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo – King of Thieves (Agesinkole)

Babatunde Apalowo – All The Colours of the World are between Black and White

Bolanle Austen – Peters Man of God

Dimeji Ajibola – Shanty Town

Jade Osiberu – The Trade

Kunle Afolayan – Anikulapo

Loukman Ali – Brotherhoods

Mugisha Herbert Morris – Tembele

Obi Emelonye – Black Mail

Tolu Ajayi, Fiyin Gambo, Ifeoma Chukwuogo, James Omokwe – Diiche

Pascal and Raquel earned a plaque for Best Soundtrack in a movie for their masterpiece Gold Coast Lounge.

He, together with his team and other casts of the movie; Zynnell Lydia Zuh and Adjetey Anang, mounted the stage for their acceptance speech.

Their victory came with N1 million cheque and a recognition of their collective efforts.

Meanwhile, Adjetey Anang was also nominated for the Best Supporting Actor in a movie under the same Gold Coast Lounge project.

The category was however won by Odunlade Adekola.

That notwithstanding, Adjetey Anang has one AMVCA award to his credit.

During the 6th edition of AMVCA in 2018, he and actress Lydia Forson gabbed their awards respectively for Best Actor in a Drama series and Best Supporting Actress respectively.

The award show happened on Saturday, May 14 to recognize outstanding performances in television, film, and overall entertainment.

While some walked away with enviable award for various categories, others became the talk of town due to their elegant and breathtaking looks.

Actress, Nana Akua Addo was one of the few who captivated the guests with her simple yet unique style.

Known for her peculiar fashion choice, Nana Akua Addo dropped her usual gown and represented as a Japanese Geisha doll.

According to her, Geisha which literally means art person is an embodiment of art in it’s fullest, an expression of elements, colours, beauty, grace and discipline.

This is what informed her outfit choice as she said the intention is to educate and exhibit the culture of Japan.

The showstopper rocked her custom made dress which was ensembled with multi colours and embroidery.

Her fans, including Nigerians have gushed over her looks and have given her another bragging right as one of Ghana’s most fashionable female celebrities.

Seun, a photographer who returned from the United Kingdom, had attended the movie awards event and mingled with celebrities without knowing he carried the deadly virus in him.

Falling ill, he was quickly taken for testing which came out positive to the shock of celebrities who attended the awards event.

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Expressing gratitude for a speedy recovery, he wrote:

The elephant has left the building. #covid19defeated. Firstly all glory belongs to God. I want to thank everybody that has shown support, stood in the gap in prayer, offered messages of encouragement.

I miss my #LagosCovidGang2020 (ward mates) already. I can’t wait till they are all out. Thank you @lagosstategovt Special thanks to Prof Akin Abayomi the Commisioner of Health, what a great man.

Watch Seun when he arrived home below:

According to him, they may have come into contact with a person who has tested positive for the coronavirus.

He further urged the individuals to contact health workers should they notice any coronavirus-related symptoms.

His tweets read:

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I hereby notify you that all participants at the African Magic viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA) held on 14th March at @EkoHotels may have come in contact with one of the confirmed cases in Lagos and are most likely to have been exposed to #COVID19 Infection.

Attendees at the said event are therefore advised to:

Observe strict self- isolation ]and also] call our #TollFree line if they notice any of the #COVID19 related symptoms. Let’s #TakeResponsibility by practicing #SocialDistancing to prevent the spread of the virus.

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Gracing the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), a scheme to reward deserving achievements in the film industry, Nana Akua Addo rocked an elegant gown which warranted eyes gazing at her.

The actress who has made her name for slaying on the red carpets ruled supreme on the night as compliments were flying in the air for her choice of apparel.

The couture which was designed by an Indian fashion icon was all she needed to grab and hold attention, making her invincible while other invitees practically looked invisible.

The elegant Akua Addo rocked the cream angelic sculpture gown with a watermelon-like clutch and a low hair to spark out the beauty of the designs.

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She was nominated for her role in Shirley Frimping Manso’s ‘Perfect Picture: 10 Years Later’.

Gloria Safo was the only Ghanaian nominated for this year’s AMVCA.

The actress beat Nigeria’s Toni Tones, Eucharia Anunobi, Tina Mba, Mary Lazarus who were nominated for their role in ‘King of Boys’, ‘The Foreigner’s God’, ‘The Set-Up’ and ‘Size 12’ respectively to win the award.

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Prior to the event, she told JoyNews’ Doreen Avio that she was grateful that her work was recognised even though she did not have many scenes in that movie.

According to her, the nomination meant the hard work she put in to execute that role was appreciated.

However, because of the outbreak of coronavirus, Gloria Sarfo was unable to travel to Nigeria to receive the award.

The AMVCA was held last weekend at EKO Hotel & Suites in Lagos, Nigeria. Ghana left empty-handed after failing to win in any of the categories it received nominations in.

The movie ‘Ghana Must Go’, produced by the actress, received nominations in the Best Director category for Frank Rajah and also got nominated for the Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Movie/TV Series for Kofi Adjorlolo as well as four other categories but did not win.

Speaking to Joy News’ Doreen Avio, Yvonne blamed her loss on Ghanaians not voting.

“It means people didn’t vote that’s what it means. When you say this, people get angry. They go and watch the thing (award shows) and go like why are Nigerians only winning, why are South Africans winning but it’s a viewer’s choice awards, you’re meant to vote so that the one that you want to win, would win. And you’ll realize that we have that problem.”

She explained further “We talk a lot about supporting, oh yes! Let her go, we’re so proud of you but nobody goes out there to vote if you look at Big Brother and all these shows, the person cannot win if you don’t vote. So you’ll realize that for my last movie ‘Contract’, the ones (awards) I won were all by the jury and not by popular votes so that should tell you that Ghanaians don’t know how to vote and when you don’t win, they would want to ask you why you didn’t or, get angry and say why are Nigerians winning. It’s because they vote for their people. No matter how terrible the movie is, they go out there and vote because they want their country to win.”

The actress, who has featured in both Ghanaian and international movies, urged Ghanaians to vote for their own and not just celebrate nominations.

“What’s most important is that, next time, let’s not just celebrate the person or the fact that she’s been nominated. Yeah being nominated is fantastic but trust me, winning is the best. So next time, let’s go out there and vote for Ghana, vote for your people so that they can win but the fact that we were nominated and at least Ghana represented, I think it’s a beautiful thing but it would have been better if I won.”

When asked to share her thoughts on the reason why her works were the only ones recognised for the awards, she said;

“I don’t know because I didn’t watch any of the movies and don’t know the movies churned out last year or last two years but it’s a very competitive award show.”

The actress further noted that “sometimes, a movie not making it doesn’t mean it’s not good. It’s good, better, best, so it’s like your movie might be good but there are better ones or, you didn’t follow due process so because of that and due to a certain reason, your movie will be disqualified. And these things, they wouldn’t come and tell you that your movie was disqualified but you just won’t make it so in the end, your movie might have been great, but you wouldn’t get to that point.”

To her, she is not disappointed that she did not win anything at this year’s awards.

source: Hitz fm