8th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | |
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Date | 7 May 2022 |
Highlights | |
Best Film | Amina |
Best Actor | Stan Nze |
Best Actress | Osas Ighodaro |
Lifetime achievement | Taiwo Ajai-Lycett |
Most nominations | Amina |
The 2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards held on Saturday, 14 May 2022 at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.[1] It was set an 8-day event which started on Saturday, 7 May 2022, unlike previous 1 day events.[2][3][4]
The nominees were revealed by actors Adesua Etomi-Wellington and Daniel Etim Effiong on Saturday 19 March 2022 in a ceremony.[2] A total of 33 categories were announced, 12 of which are open to public voting.[4] Best Online Social Content Creator was introduced as a new category.[4]
The winner in the Best Soundtrack category won a ₦1 million prize.[2][4]
Stan Nze and Osas Ighodaro won the award in the Best Actor and Best Actress in a drama respectively for their roles in Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story. Ramsey Nouah won the Best Director award for the same film. Other award winners include Funke Akindele and Broda Shaggi in the Best Actor and Best Actress in a comedy categories. Amina by Izu Ojukwu & Okey Ogunjiofor win the award for the best overall film.[5]