Nollywood actor, Kunle Remi, has clarified a viral social media comment about the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, saying his earlier comparison with the Academy Awards was not meant to be taken seriously.
The controversy began after the actor shared a video from the Oscars, where Michael B. Jordan was seen having his award engraved shortly after his win. In his initial reaction, Remi suggested that winners at the AMVCA do not receive their plaques immediately, a comment that quickly gained traction across social media and entertainment platforms.
The remark sparked debate among fans and industry watchers, with many questioning the standards of African award shows and drawing comparisons with their international counterparts.
However, in a follow-up video posted shortly after, Remi dismissed the claim, stating that his comment was made in jest.
“I was just messing around and it was all a joke,” he said, noting that the reaction to his post had been more intense than he anticipated.
The actor also reaffirmed his support for the AMVCA, describing it as the only African awards platform that can be compared to the Oscars.
“AMVCA is the only African show you can even compare to the Oscars,” he added.
He further disclosed that he remains actively involved with the awards and will be present at this year’s edition.
“I’ll be at this year’s AMVCA, in fact, I’m working with them on this one,” he said.
Despite the clarification, the exchange has drawn wider attention to how awards are handled at the AMVCA, as conversations around production quality and global standards continue to shape perceptions of Africa’s growing film and television industry.
