The nominees for the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) have been unveiled, setting the stage for one of the biggest nights for the celebration of African film and TV.
This year, seven Showmax Nigeria Originals have earned eight nominations across six categories, cementing their place among the best in the industry.
Here are the titles
Princess on a Hill
Directed by Abiola Sobo and Tolu Ajayi, Princess on a Hill tells the story of Zara Osara (Onyinye Odokoro), a young woman who is plunged into boardroom politics as she unexpectedly rises through the ranks after being named the winner of a reality show. Additionally, the series features Bimbo Manuel and Efa Iwara, who were both nominated for Best Lead Actor and Best Supporting Actor respectively. Other nominations for Princess on a Hill include Best Scripted Series, Best Editing and Best Writing – TV Series
Cheta M
Directed by James Omokwe, Cheta M Season 2 continues to tell the story of Adanna and Nnanna, whose love is threatened by spiritual and political forces as well as personal sacrifices.
Nominated for the Best Series (Scripted) and Best Writing – TV Series categories, the epic drama features Kingsley Nwachukwu, Oluchi Amajuoyi, and more.Cheta M Season 2 is currently streaming, with new episodes dropping weekly.
My Fairytale Wedding
Can a failsafe method guarantee true love? My Fairytale Wedding answers this through the lives of three friends: Moji, Tima, and Precious. Directed by Dimeji Ajibola, the four-part limited series tells a modern-day love story with a focus on Moji’s story as she tries to hasten her process to happily ever after with the use of charms, in this case, ‘kanyanmata.’
The limited series enlists Nollywood stars Ini Edo, Ramsey Nouah, Daniel Etim-Effiong, Carolyna Hutchings, Kanayo O Kanayo, Shaffy Bello, Ayo Mogaji, Tina Mba, Lilian Esoro, and more.
The Caller
In a thrilling and haunting tale, an infidelity-exposé segment on Koki Mandla’s show triggers a hostage situation where the hard-headed egoistical radio host must talk down an angry soldier from killing his wife and children live on air.
The Caller features Nice Githinji, Brenda Mwai, and Joe Kinyua, and was nominated in the Best Indigenous M-Net Original, Best Indigenous Language (East Africa), and Best Scripted M-Net Original categories.
Italo
With the central theme of human trafficking, Italo tells the story of three women at three distinct stages of their lives – all trafficked but with different aftermath decisions. The Rogers Ofime series explores the greed and pain behind human trafficking through Itohan, the trafficker; Esosa, the escaped victim; and Omotola, the discontent teenager.
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Masked as a love story between Collins and Esosa, Italo pulls at every heartstring while exploring the aftermath of these women’s decisions and how they connect as victims. Nominated for the Best Scripted M-Net Original, Italo stars Angela Eguavoen, Frankincense Eche-Ben, Henry Iyobosa Legemah, and more.
Uriri
In Uriri, a drama set in 14th-Century Urhobo, a legendary wrestler, Ogaga, grapples with his inner darkness and a predetermined destiny as he overcomes seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The drama that weaves a tale of brotherhood and destiny explores a compelling narrative of love as Ogaga’s path intersects with that of Serome, creating a tapestry of personal and communal challenges against a backdrop of rich cultural history.
The series starring Seun Ajayi, Osarehia Oronsaye, and Philip Asaya was nominated in the Best Scripted M-Net Original category.
Style Magnate
Style Magnate is a Showmax Nigeria Original fashion and design competition that featured 20 talented up-and-coming fashion designers who were handpicked through a rigorous audition process. In competition for a life-changing prize of 100 million Naira worth of prizes, including a 10 million Naira cash prize, a three-month internship, and a one-bedroom loft apartment, the show through the guardianship of the leading Style Magnate is Nigerian fashion designer and icon Mai Atafo and fashion principal Yolanda Okereke. These designers battled it out for the ultimate Style Magnate title. Produced by Abisola Omolade, Style Magnate earned the nomination for Best Series Unscripted.
Other shows nominated for the AMVCAs available on Showmax include:
Best Unscripted M-Net Original: Husband Material, Overall Best, Nigerian Idol season 9, Pastor Wants A Wife
Best Series Unscripted: Wa Milele
Best Indigenous M-Net Original: Onye Agbata Obim, Mai Shayi, Amoanimaa’s Era, Zi M Uzo, Subterranea
Best Writing TV Series: Untying Kantai
Best Indigenous Language (East Africa): Wa Milele
Best Scripted M-Net Original: Kam U Stay, All Mine
Best MultiChoice Talent Factory: Deadbeat, Everything Light Touches, Gone
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