Nigerian soul singer, Timi Dakolo and
two of Africa’s leading vocalists Waje and Lira, are billed to
perform at the fifth edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’
Choice Awards (AMVCAs) holding tonight at the Eko Hotel, Victoria
Island, Lagos.
Viewers can tune in to watch the show
live on all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv from 4pm Nigerian
time.
The AMVCA is the biggest celebration of
film and television talent across Africa with the first edition
holding in 2013. This year being the fifth edition, the show promises
to be even bigger with top contenders from across Africa competing
for honours in a number of voting, non-voting and online polling
categories including the newly introduced recognition award for
M-Net’s original productions.
The Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi
Mba-Uzoukwu, said: “We are excited to once again celebrate the
finest hands in African film and television. This is the fifth
edition of the awards, and we urge viewers from all across Africa and
the rest of the world to tune in on Saturday, the 4th of March as we
find out who wins top honours this year. The show promises to be a
great experience for our esteemed guests on the ground and the many
viewers at home, as some of Africa’s biggest names in music will be
performing.”
Viewers should expect an evening of
fun, excitement and stellar performances from Africa’s finest
musical talents including TimiDakolo and leading African songstresses
Waje and Lira. Also performing at the AMVCAs are the winner of the
first edition of The Voice Nigeria A’rese alongside other Voice
talents Chike and the newly signed Mavin Records acts, the DNA twins.
John Ugbe, the Managing Director of
MultiChoice Nigeria, said: “We are delighted to once again bring
the AMVCAs to our viewers across Africa. MultiChoice is a firm
believer in recognizing established and budding talent in the film
and television industry, even as we remain committed to endeavours
that recognise the hard work these talents put in every day, behind
and in front of the cameras. We urge our viewers from across the
country to catch the show as it promises to be truly exciting.”
The nomination list for the award was
earlier released in December 2016 with Nollywood’s historical drama
movie entitled ‘76’ topping the list with a record-breaking 14
nominations.
The categories of awards to be given to
nominees include: Best Art Director, Best Actress and Best Actor.
Others are Best Movie Producer, Best Make-Up Artist and Best
Cinematography amongst others, the Best Overall Movie, which is the
most coveted prize at the movie fiesta will also be awarded.
The AMVCA acknowledges and celebrates
contributions made by Pan African filmmakers, actors and technicians
to the success of the continent’s film & television industries.
* Will bring you live coverage from the awards venue..
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