A Nollywood actor, Stanley Nweze has criticized the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) organizers for neglecting actors from the southeast.
The AMVCA’s star-studded 8th edition took place over the weekend at the Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos.
At the presentation, actors like Funke Akindele, Stan Nze, Ramsey Nouah, Broda Shaggi, and Osas Ighodaro also received awards.
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On social media, however, there were fears that films made in Asaba and other regions of the country were also being overlooked.
However, In response to the incident, the actor also presented a case for Enugu and Asaba actors who are also not being honored at the award event in a post on his Instagram stories.
He also proposed changing the AMVCA to the Lasgidi/Lagos awards because actors from other states are not also recognized.
“The AMVCA (African Magic Viewers Choice Awards) sincerely should be changed to Lasgidi/Lagos awards or something else since there are a lot of good actors and crew members working extremely hard in other places under the same Nollywood that you people don’t recognize,” he said.
The full list of winners at the Africa Movie Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) eighth edition, have emerged.
The AMVCA, which was held at the Eko Hotels, Lagos State, was also hosted by IK Osakioduwa and South Africa’s Bonang Matheba.
Nigerian actress, Osas Ighodaro won the Best Dressed Female at the event, while Best Dressed Male was also by Denola Grey, each going home with a cash prize of N500,000.
Funke Akindele, who bagged nine nominations, won Best Actress in a comedy, while Broda Shaggi won Best Actor.
Producer and actress, Teniola Aladese won the Trailblazer award with a cash prize of one million naira, and also an extra gift of $2,000 dollars from the Hollywood star, Tasha Smith.
However, This year’s award also has a new category- ‘Best social media content creator’, by ‘Oga Sabinus’.
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