Gossip & Gists: Kenya Tops Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Nominations

Over 15 Kenyan actors, directors, make-up artistes and cinematographers have been nominated for the second edition of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards holding next year.

Valerie Kimani nominated for ‘Best supporting actress in a drama’ for 2014 AMVCA

Some of the nominees include Edwin Maina Kariuki, Valerie Kimani, David Mulwa, Ian Mbugua, Elayne Okaya, Alex Gakumo, Elayne Okaya, Alex Gakumo, Catherine Kibugi, Ruth Ndulu Maingi, Mohamed Zain, Barbara Minishi, Christian Almesberger, Edwin Maina Kariuki and Njoki Muhoho.

The nominees were announced on Thursday, December 5 at Landmark village, Victoria Island. The award proper will be presented to deserving individuals in March 2014.

Best Movie (Drama)
Edwin Maina Kariuki – Nairobi Half Life (6B)

Best supporting actress in a drama
Valerie Kimani – Higher Learning Episode 26 Season 3 (4A)

Best Supporting actor in a drama
David Mulwa – Higher Learning Episode 26 Season 3 (5A)
Ian Mbugua – House of Lungula (5B)

Best Make-up artist
Elayne Okaya – Nairobi Half Life
Alex Gakumo – Sumu La Penzi Episode 1 Season 1

Best Costume Designer
Catherine Kibugi – Sumu La Penzi Episode 5
Ruth Ndulu Maingi – Lies That Bind Episode 2 Season 2

Best Lightning Designer
Mohamed Zain – Nairobi Half Life

Best Art Director
Barbara Minishi – Nairobi Half Life

Best Cinematographer
Christian Almesberger – Nairobi Half Life

Best Indigenous Language (Swahili)
Edwin Maina Kariuki – Nairobi Half Life
Njoki Muhoho – Mama Duka

Best Documentary
Sonia Maingi – Tumanka Goes To School
Peter Murimi – Matatu: My Life, My Art
Peter Murimi – Guardians of the Wild
David Campbell – Shamba Shape Up

Best Television Series comedy/Drama
Grace Kahaki Munthali – Prem Episode 2

Best Movie Director
Tosh Gitonga – Nairobi Half Life

Best New Media-online video
Dorothy Ghettuba & Oyunga Pala – Next Big Host (1D)