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2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards

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9th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
Date20 May 2023 (2023-05-20)
Highlights
Most nominationsAníkúlápó

The 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards was held between 18 and 20 May 2023.[1][2] The event included a series of pre-show activities with the actual award show held on 20 May 2023.[2][3]

The nominees were revealed by actors Bisola Aiyeola, Adjetey Anang, Jasmine Olarotimi and Nifemi Lawal on 16 April 2023 in a ceremony.[4] A total of 12 categories were open to public voting, while the other 21 categories were decided by a panel of judges headed by Femi Odugbemi.[2][4] The most nominations were earned by Kunle Afolayan's epic film, Anikulapo.[4]

The winner of the Best Soundtrack category won a ₦1 million prize.[5][6]

Awards

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Winners are listed highlighted in boldface

Best Actress In A Comedy/TV Series Best Actor In A Comedy Drama, Movie Or TV Series
Best Supporting Actress Best Supporting Actor
Best Actress In A Drama, Movie Or TV Series Best Actor In A Drama, Movie Or TV Series
Best Short Film or Online Video Best Indigenous Language – Yoruba
  • Teju's Tale – Teniola Zara King
  • The Song Maiden – Nkem Nwaturuocha
  • Sixteen RoundsUsama Mukwaya, Loukman Ali
  • Away  – Victor Onwudiwe & Goodnews Erico Isika
  • Pa Aromire – Adeoye Adetunji[11]
  • Convictus – Gbenga Salu
  • Love Language – Uzoamaka Aniunoh
  • Anikulapo'Kunle Afolayan
  • Ogeere Ololade – Tijani-Ebong
  • Abebi Seranko Seniyan – Funmi Bank Anthony & Abdullahi Abdulrasaq
  • Mr Raji – Okusanya Bayonle Samson
  • Morenikeji – Karamot Adeboye
Best Indigenous Language – Hausa Best Indigenous Language – Igbo
  • Aisha – Abubakar Bashir Maishadda[12]
  • Kwana Casa'In – Evans Ejiogu
  • Lulu Da A – Ty Shaban
  • Guzama – Nancy Yiljep
  • Ifediche – Brown Ene, Victor Onwudiwe & Ben Cassie
  • The Bride Price (Imego) – Trinity Ugonabo
  • Uhuruchi – Victor Iyke[13]
  • Ijeoma – Shileola A. Ibironke
  • Ego Mbute – Shileola A. Ibironke
Best Indigenous Language – Swahili Best Art Director
  • Safari – Phoebe Ruguru & Njue Kevin
  • Barakatatu – Malcom Hamisi
  • Click Click Bang – Philip Karanja Njenga [14]
  • Frida – Wilson Nkya & Jane Moshi
  • Mpiganaji – Daniel Manege
  • Dau – Freddy Feruzi
  • Mvanmizi (The Intruder) – Wilson Nkya
Best Costume Designer Best Lighting Designer
  • Crime & Justice – Francis Wanyahdeh
  • BrotherhoodMathew Yusuf[17]
  • Anikulapo – Lanre Omofaiye
  • Shanty Town – Walter Odhiambo
  • Ile Owo – Ismail Adewunmi
  • Four Four Forty Four  – Muri Salami
  • Diiche – Francis Wanyahdeh & Ebuka Enejere
  • Real Housewives of Lagos – Renaldo Van Den Berg, Emmanuel Patrick, David Otuokere
  • Tarella – Godwin Lawal
  • Flawsome – Segun Adeleke
Best Picture Editor Best Sound Editor
Best Sound Track Best Make Up
Best Writer Best Cinematographer
Best Movie Southern Africa Best Movie East Africa
  • Silver Lining – Emmanuel Mwape
  • Jewel – Elvis Chucks[22]
  • Ke Bona Spoko – Leburugraphy
  • Click Click Bang – Philip Karanja Njenga[23]
  • Karamoja – Eleanor Nwabiso
  • Bedroom Chains – Hassan Mageye
  • Baba Twins – Lucy Mwangi
  • Married to Work – Nadira Shakur
  • Dial M For Maya – Gashumba Emmanuel
  • Tembele – Mugisha Herbert Morris
  • Gacal – Omar Hamza
  • Mvamizi (The Intruder) – Wilson Nkya & Philipo Ngonyani
  • Frida – Wilson Nkya & Jane Moshi
Best Movie West Africa Best Overall Movie
Best Television Series The Multichoice Talent Factory
  • Crime & Justice – Yinka Edward[24]
  • Diiche – James Omokwe
  • The Plan – Dimbo Atiya, Rahama Sadau, Safina Mellisa
  • When are we getting married – Ife Olujuyigbe, Kayode Kasum
  • Visa on Arrival (Season 1) – Bovi Ugboma, Ann Obaseki
  • The Real Housewives of Lagos – Adeola Art-Alade & Dare Art Alade
  • Single Kiasi – Grace Kahaki & Philippe Bresson
  • Flawsome – Tola Odunsi & Akin Akinkugbe
  • County 49 – Millicent Ogutu
  • Game On (Season 2) –Vincent Nwachukwu
  • Leaked[25]
  • Revisit
  • Stinger
  • Cheza
  • A Quiet Intruder
  • Strings
Best Director Best Documentary
  • Awaiting TrialChude Jideowo
  • 100 of Us – Best Okoduwa
  • Truck Blind Spot – Nathaniel George
  • Green: The Amazons – Charles F. Solomon, Oluchi Nsofor, Aaron Olayemi & Famous Odion
  • Nigeria: The DebutNora Awolowo
  • Way to the Top – Charles F. Solomon
  • Baby Blues – Nora Awolowo
Best Online Social Content Creator Best Original Drama Series
  • Nollywood Epic Love Story Parody (The Finale) – Tee Kuro
  • Husband’s Side Chick – Steve Chuks
  • My Sweet Mother Inlaw – Isbae U
  • VIP Bathroom – Abiola
  • Back From the FutureElozonam & Kiekie[27]
  • Quick Pronunciations – Kenzy Udosen
  • Soldiers at War (Compilation) – Oluwadolarz & Abayomi Alvin
  • The Activist – Edem Victor
  • Fake Alert with Mercy Johnson – Adeaga Bukunmi
  • Iya Barakat Teropi Secxxion  – Bimbo Ademoye
  • Unmarried
  • Ricordi[7]
  • The Rishantes
  • To Have and to Hold
  • Accra Medic
  • Dirty Laundry
  • Njila
  • Pete
  • Junior Drama Club
  • A Infiltrada
  • Pazia
Best Original Comedy Series Best Unscripted Original
Best Original Telenovela
  • Itura
  • Covenant
  • Huba
  • Dede
  • Prestige
  • Salem
  • Mahinga
  • Mpali
  • Maida

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