AMVCA 2024: ‘Breath of Life’ Sweeps Top Honours, Kehinde Bankole and Wale Ojo Triumph as Best Actress and Actor!

Nigerians Kehinde Bankole and Wale Ojo emerged victorious as they clinched the titles of Best Actress and Best Actor, respectively, at this year’s AMVCA 2024 awards. The coveted Best Movie award went to “Breath of Life,” beating out other formidable contenders in the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), often likened to the Nigerian equivalent of the Oscars.

The star-studded event, which brought together numerous luminaries from the entertainment industry, celebrated outstanding achievements across various categories. Notable winners included Chimezie Imo, who received the Trailblazer Award, and Isaac Ayomide Olayiwola, whose work “Medical Negligence and Copyright Infringement” earned him the Best Digital Content accolade.

In the acting realm, veterans and rising stars were recognised for their remarkable performances. Demola Adedoyin’s portrayal in “Breath of Life” earned him the Best Supporting Actor award, while Genoveva Umeh’s role in the same movie secured her the Best Supporting Actress title. Wale Ojo and Kehinde Bankole shone brightly as they clinched the titles of Best Lead Actor and Best Lead Actress, respectively.

Behind the scenes, the industry’s unsung heroes were also honoured for their contributions. Categories such as Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Sound Design recognised the technical excellence in bringing stories to life on the screen.

In addition to the competitive categories, special recognition was given to exemplary individuals such as Esther Idowu Phillips (Iya Rainbow) and Richard Mofe Damiji (RMD) through the Industry Awards.

This year’s edition of the AMVCA marked a departure from the usual voting process, garnering praise from fans worldwide for its innovative approach to selecting winners. While some enthusiasts rooted for favourites like “A Tribe Called Judah,” ultimately, the competition showcased the diversity and depth of talent within the African entertainment industry.

Here are the complete list of winners of the 2024 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA):

Trailblazer Award:

• Chimezie Imo

Industry Awards:

• Esther Idowu Phillips (Iya Rainbow)
• Richard Mofe Damiji (RMD)

Best Digital Content:

• “Medical Negligence and Copyright Infringement” – Isaac Ayomide Olayiwola (Layi Wasabi)

Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa):

• “Jagun Jagun” – Femi Adebayo

Best Supporting Actor:

• Demola Adedoyin (“Breath of Life”)

Best Supporting Actress:

• Genoveva Umeh (“Breath of Life”)

Best Lead Actor:

• Wale Ojo (“Breath of Life”)

Best Lead Actress:

• Kehinde Bankole (“Adire”)

Best Cinematography:

• “Over The Bridge” – KC Obiajulu

Best Editing:

• “The Black Book” – Antonio Ribeiro

Best Sound Design:

• “Breath of Life” and “Blood Vessel” – Grey Jones Ossai

Best Art Direction:

• “Over The Bridge” – Abisola Omolade

Best Costume Design:

• “Jagun Jagun: The Warrior” – Lola Awe

Best Makeup:

• “Mami Wata” – Campbell Precious

Best Writing TV Series:

• “Volume” – Mona Ombogo

Best Writing in a Movie:

• “Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti” – Tunde Babalola

Best Director:

• “Breath of Life” – BB Sasore

Best Movie:

• “Breath of Life”

Best Documentary:

• “Lobola, A Bride’s True Price?”

Best Scripted Series:

• “Itura”

Best Unscripted Series:

• “Gh Queens” (Season 2)

Best Indigenous Language (East Africa):

• “Ormoilaa Ogol (The Strong One)”

Best Indigenous Language (South Africa):

• “Motshameko O Kotsi”

Best Multichoice Talent Factory Movie:

• “Her Dark Past”

Best Scripted M-Net Original:

• “Slum King”

Best Unscripted M-Net Original:

• “Nwuyee Bekee (Foreign Wives)”

Best Indigenous M-Net Original:

• “Irora Iya”

Best Short Film:

• “Broken Mask”

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