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)

Gossip & Gists: Nominees For Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2014 [Full List]

The nominees for the second edition of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) were announced on Thursday, December 5 at an event held to celebrate Africa Magic’s 10th Anniversary at the Landmark village, Victoria Island in Lagos.

Stephanie Linus, Rita Dominic, Funke Akindele and Genevieve Nnaji @ AMVCA 2013 Awards

The awards proper will hold in Lagos on Saturday, March 8, 2014. Check out the full nomination list below.

Best Actor in a drama

Juma Rajab Rashid – Siri Ya Mtungi (2A)
Majid Michel – Somewhere in Africa (2B)
Hlomla Dandala – Contract (2C)
Majid Michel – House of Gold (2D)
Tope Tedela – A Mile from Home (2E)

Best Actress in a drama

Stephanie Wilson – Living Funeral (3A)
Veronica Waceke – Higher Learning (3B)
Nse Ikpe-Etim – Journey To Self (3C)
Nkiru Sylvanus – Kiss And The Brides (3D)
Ivie Okujaye – The Volunteers (3E)

Best Supporting actress in a drama

Valerie Kimani – Higher Learning Episode 26 Season 3 (4A)
Jazmyn Batchan – Still Standing (4B)
Liz Ameye – Living Funeral (4C)
Nancy Handabile – Love Games Episode 7 (4D)
Tamara Eteimo – Desperate  House Girls (4E)
Bikiya Graham-Douglas – Flower Girl (4E)

Best supporting actor in a drama

David Mulwa – Higher Learning Episode 26 Season 3 (5A)
Ian Mbugua – House of Lungula (5B)
Desmond Elliot – Finding Mercy (5C)
Bimbo Manuel – Torn (5D)
Chris Attoh – Flower Girl (5E)

Best Movie (Drama)

Obi Emelonye – Last Flight to Abuja (6A)
Edwin Maina Kariuki – Nairobi Half Life (6B)
Udoka Oyeka & Orode Ryan – Living Funeral (6C)
Frank Rajah Arase – The Price (6D)
Frank Rajah Arase – Groom’s Bride (6E)
Chris Eneaji &  Jumafor Ajogwu – Murder at Prime Suites (6F)

Best actor in a comedy

Hlomla Dandala – Contract (7A)
John Okafor – Return of Sheri Koko (7B)
Osita Iheme – The Hero (7C)
Osita Iheme – The Fighter (7D)
Chinedu Ikedieze – The Hero (7E)

Best actress in a comedy

Funke Akindele – The Fighter (8A)
Funke Akindele – The Hero (8B)
Funke Akindele – The Return Of Sheri Koko (8C)
Mary Ogbonna – Clinic Matters (8D)
Jackie Appiah – Cheaters (8E)
Yvonne Okoro – Contract (8F)

Best Movie (Comedy)

Uche Jumbo – Lies Men Tell (9A)
Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Yvonne Okoro & Ken Attoh – Contract (9B)
Elvis Chucks – A Wish (9C)
Martins Onyebuchi Onyemaobi – The Fighter (9D)
Martins Onyebuchi Onyemaobi – The Hero (9E)

Best Make-up artist

Elayne Okaya – Nairobi Half Life
Olabimpe Cole – Lekki Wives
Alex Gakumo – Sumu La Penzi Episode 1 Season 1
Michael Wawuyo – The Felistas Fable
Rehema Samo – Siri Ya Mtungi
Israel Moses – A Wish
Rosemary Obika – Redemption

Gossip & Gists: Genevieve Nnaji, Funke Akindele Lose Out At Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, As OC Ukeje Wins Big

The first ever edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards was successfully held at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday, March 9, 2013.

The top winners of the night were Nigerian actor O.C Ukeje and Ghana’s Jackie Appiah, who walked away with the ‘Best Actor’ and ‘Best Actress’ award.

The biggest surprises of the night were actresses Genevieve Nnaji and Funke Akindele-Oloyede losing out in their respective categories. Genevieve lost out to Jackie Appiah in the ‘Best Actress’ category and Akindele-Oloyedey lost to Mercy Johnson in the ‘Best Actress – Comedy (Movies/TV)‘ category.

The ‘Best director’ award went to Anita van Hemert and Chantel Carter  for the South African 2011 Drama movie ‘Otelo Burning‘ while veteran filmmaker Tunde Kelani walked away with the award ‘Best Local Language Movie’ (Yoruba) for his latest film ‘Maami’

Long time actor Olu Jacobs received an Industry Merit Award for his outstanding achievements in the industry.

The Winners List below…

Best Actor – Drama (Movies/TV)
OC Ukeje – Two Brides and a Baby

Best Actress – Drama (Movies/TV)
Jackie Appiah – Perfect Picture

Best Supporting Actor – Drama (Movies/TV)
Matthew Nabwiso – A Good Catholic Girl

Best Supporting Actress – Drama (Movies/TV)
Maureen Koech – Lies that Bind

Best Actor – Comedy (Movies/TV)
Hafiz Oyetoro – House a Part

Best Actress – Comedy (Movies/TV)
Mercy Johnson – Dumebi the Dirty Girl

Best Costume Designer
Ngozi Obasi – The Mirror Boy

Best Short Film
Ngendo Mukii – Yellow Fever

Best Writer – Comedy
Tim Greene – Skeem

Best Sound Editor
Michael Botha & Joel Assaizky – Man on Ground

Best Movie Director
Obi Emelonye – The Mirror Boy

Best Lighting Designer
Dave Howe – Otelo Burning

Best Art Director
Anita van Hemert & Chantel Carter – Otelo Burning

Best Movie (Comedy)
Tim Greene – Skeem

Best Picture Editor
Aryan Kaganof – Man on Ground

Best Movie (Drama)
Akin Omotoso/Fabian Adeoye Lojede/Hakeem Kae-Kazim/Rosie Motene – Man on Ground

Best Local Language Movie (Yoruba)
Tunde Kelani – Maami

Best Local Language Movie (Hausa)
A. Ali/Hafizu Bello – Faida Nura

Best Local Langauge Movie (Swahili)
Sameer Srivastava/Sanjni Srivastava – The Ray of Hope

Best Writer (Drama)
Obi Emelonye/Amaka Obi-Emelonye – The Mirror Boy

Best Television Series
Godffrey Mwampembwa/Marie Lora-Mungai – The XYZ Show

Best Cinematographer
Paul Michelson – Man on Ground

Best Make-Up Artist
Jacqui Bannermen – Otelo Burning

Best Movie
Sara Blecher – Otelo Burning

Industry Trailblazer Award
Ivie Okujaiye

Industry Merit Award
Olu Jacobs