On Saturday, the 5th of March at Eko Hotel, the best of African cinema gathered for a night of excitement, entertainment, and red carpet glam as Africa Magic in association with MultiChoice and proud sponsors Amstel Malta, announced the winners of the 2016 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs).
The show, which was broadcast live on all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv, began with exciting displays on the red carpet, eventually culminating in a spectacular night for African cinema replete with exciting musical performances, comedic displays, and emotional speeches.
The event, hosted by the brilliant duo of IK Osakioduwa and South African TV host Minnie Dlamini, featured excellent performances by artists Flavour, Yemi Alade and Zonke, as well as brilliant comedic displays by Ugandan comic Salvador, and Thomas Gumede from South Africa.
A highlight of the evening was the receiving of the 2016 Industry Merit Award by Nollywood legends Sadiq Daba and Bukky Ajayi. An emotional Bukky Ajayi received a standing ovation from the audience who acknowledged her contributions to African film and cinema spanning over 50 years.
Another big winner of the night was Daniel K. Daniel, who took home the award for the best actor in a drama category for his role in A Soldier’s Story. Screen starlet Adesua Etomi took home the prize for best actress in a drama for her role in Falling.
The visibly excited Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju won the 2016 trailblazer award and was given a prize of an SUV from JAC motors.
Below is the full list of winners
| CATEGORY | WINNER |
| BEST OVERALL MOVIE (AFRICA) | |
| DRY | STEPHANIE LINUS |
| BEST WRITER OF A MOVIE/TV SERIES | |
| Ayanda | TRISH MALONE |
| BEST COSTUME | |
| DRY | UCHE NANCY |
| BEST MAKEUP | |
| Ayanda | LOUIZA CAROLE |
| BEST LIGHTING | |
| COMMON MAN | STANLEY OHIKHUARE |
| BEST DIRECTOR | |
| TELL ME SWEET SOMETHING | AKIN OMOTOSHO |
| BEST PICTURE EDITOR | |
| Rebecca | SHIRLEY FRIMPONG – MANSO |
| BEST DOCUMENTARY | |
| FAAJI AGBA | REMI VAUGHAN – RICHARDS |
| BEST ART DIRECTOR (MOVIE/TV SERIES) | |
| THE REFUGEES | FRANK RAJA ARASE |
| BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER | |
| TELL ME SWEET SOMETHING | PAUL MICHAELSON |
| BEST SOUND EDITOR (MOVIE/TV SERIES) | |
| DRY | MARQUEX JOSE GUILLERMO |
| CATEGORY | WINNER |
| BEST TELEVISION SERIES | ARIYIKE OLADIPO |
| BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY (MOVIE/TV SERIES) | FOLARIN FALANA |
| BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA (MOVIE/TV SERIES) | DANIEL K. DANIEL |
| BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY (MOVIE/TV SERIES) | FUNKE AKINDELE |
| BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA (MOVIE/TV SERIES) | ADESUA ETOMI |
| BEST MOVIE – SOUTHERN AFRICA | JOYCE MHANGO CHAVULA |
| BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR | SAMBASSA NZERIBE |
| BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS (MOVIE/TV SERIES) | TUNBOSUN AIYEDIHIN |
| BEST SHORTFILM OR ONLINE VIDEO | OLUSEYI AMUWA |
| BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE/TV SERIES – YORUBA | ABIODUN JIMOH AND JUMOKE ODETOLA |
| BEST MOVIE – WEST AFRICA (Drama/Comedy) | CHINNY ONWUGBENU, GENVIEVE NNAJI, CHICHI NWOKO |
| BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE/TV SERIES- IGBO | PAUL IGWE |
| BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE/TV SERIES – HAUSA | SALISU BALARABE |
| BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE/TV SERIES – SWAHILI | JOSEPHAT LUKAZA |
| BEST MOVIE – EAST AFRICA | ELIZABETH MICHAEL |
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