The 3rd edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’
Choice Awards ( AMVCA ) was held with much glitz and
glamour on March 7, 2015 at the Eko Hotel & Suites,
Victoria Island, Lagos.
Kunle Afolayan and his latest film, October 1 ran out landslide
winners as he got a total of nine awards collectively out of
twelve nominations. Mildred Okwo ‘s The Meeting was the
other big winner at the ceremony as it bagged a total of five
awards.
Here is the full list of winners at the ceremony…
Best Art Director
Pat Nebo – October 1
Best Television Series
Shuga
Best Make-Up Artist
Sacred by Lola Maja- October 1
Best Comedy Writer
Tunde Babalola – The Meeting
Best Drama Writer
Tunde Babalola – October 1
Best Cinematographer
Stanlee Ohikhuare – Verdict
Best Documentary
The Gift to the Nile -Yvonne Bassey
Best Lighting Designer
Lanre Omofaye – October 1
Best Short Film
Oblivious – Kiki Omeili
Best Indigenous Language – Hausa
Bincike – Hafizu Bello/Abubakar Bashir
Best Indigenous Language – Yoruba
Iya Alalake – Faithia Balogun
Best Indigenous Language – Igbo
Onye Ozi ( The Messenger) – Obi Emelonye
Best Indigenous Language – Swahili
Veve – Srika Hemi Lakhani
Best New Media – Online
Hard Times – Imoh Umoren
Best Supporting Actor
Blossom Chukwujekwu – Knocking on Heaven’s Door
Best Supporting Actress
Linda Ejiofor – The Meeting
Best Video Editor
Victoria Akujobi – Reflections
Best Movie
October 1 – Kunle Afolayan
Industry Merit Award
Amaka Igwe
Best Movie (Comedy)
The Meeting – Winner
Best Movie (Drama)
A place in the Stars – Steve Gukas
Best Actor in a Drama
OC Ukeje – Secret Room
Best Actress in a Drama
Kehinde Bankole – October 1 – Winner
Best Actress in a Comedy
Rita Dominic – The Meeting – Winner
Best Actor in a Comedy
Femi Jacobs – The Meeting
New Era Award
Ayo Makun (AY) – 30 Days in Atlanta
Best Movie Director
Kunle Afolayan – October 1
Best Costume Designer
Deola Sagoe/Obijei Oru – October 1 – Winner
Best Sound Editing
October 1 – Kulanen Ikyo
