The 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is lighting up Lagos at the Eko Hotel and Suites, with Lisabi: The Uprising emerging as the night’s early powerhouse.
The historical epic is dominating in technical categories, picking up wins in Best Makeup, Art Direction, and Indigenous Film (West Africa), among others.
Major Winners So Far:
Best Costume Design
Winner: Christmas in Lagos — Adedamola Adeyemi
Best Makeup
Winner: Lisabi: The Uprising — Hakeem Onilogbo
Best Art Direction
Winner: Lisabi: The Uprising
Best Sound/Sound Design
Winner: Suspicion
Best Editing
Winner: Inkabi — Tongai Furusa
Best Writing (TV Series)
Winner: Untying Kantai — Abel Mutua Musyoka
Best Writing (Movie)
Winner: Freedom Way — Blessing Uzzi
Best Indigenous Language Film (South Africa)
Winner: Mwizukanji
Best Indigenous Language Film (East Africa)
Winner: Makosa Di Tangu
Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa)
Winner: Lisabi: The Uprising
With the night still unfolding, Lisabi: The Uprising is leading the charge, reaffirming its place as a technical and cultural standout in African cinema.
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