The maiden edition of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards took place yesterday March 9th, 2013 amidst fun, glamour and excitement. The event which was primarily organized to reward outstanding talents in the movie industry gathered together some of Africa's best movie stars, producers and film makers.Anchored by Nigeria's IK Osakioduwa and Vimbai Mutinhiri from Zimbabwe, it was staged at the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos.Musical performances were granted by Femi Kuti, Tiwa Savage, EFYA, Banky W. Stars who graced the occasion include Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Desmond Elliot, Tunde Kelani, Olu Jacobs, Liz Benson, Joke Silva, Helen Paul, Chico Ejiro, Ireti Doyle, Desmond Eliot, Damilola Adegbite, Richard Mofe-Damijo…the list is endless.While some looked resplendent in their gorgeous outfits, some others appeared drab and goofy. Outfits of Rita Dominic, Genevieve Nnaji, Stephanie Linus, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and a few others were simple and overwhelming.
LIST OF WINNERS1) BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA
Perfect Picture | Jackie Appiah2) BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY
Dumebi the Dirty Girl | Mercy Johnson3) BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA
Two Brides and a Baby | O.C Ukeje4) BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR 
A Good Catholic Girl | Matthew Nabwiso5) BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY
House a Part | Hafiz Oyetoro6) BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS 
Lies that Bind | Maureen Koech7) BEST COSTUME DESIGNER
The Mirror Boy | Ngozi Obasi8) INDUSTRY TRAILBLAZER AWARD
Ivie Okujaiye9) BEST SHORT FILM
Yellow Fever | Ngendo Mukii10) BEST WRITER (COMEDY)
Skeem | Tim Greene11) BEST MOVIE DIRECTOR
The Mirror Boy | Obi Emelonye12) BEST LIGHTING DESIGNER
Otelo Burning | Dave Howe13) BEST ART DIRECTOR
Otelo Burning | Anita van Hemert & Chantel Carter14) BEST MOVIE
Otelo Burning | Sara Blecher15) BEST PICTURE EDITOR
Man on Ground | Aryan Kaganof16) BEST MOVIE (COMEDY)
Skeem | Tim Greene17) BEST MOVIE (DRAMA)
Man on Ground | Akin Omotoso/Fabian Adeoye Lojede/Hakeem Kae-Kazim/Rosie Motene18) BEST LOCAL LANGUAGE MOVIE (YORUBA)
Maami | Tunde Kelani19) BEST LOCAL LANGUAGE MOVIE (HAUSA)
Faida Nura | A. Ali/Hafizu Bello20) BEST LOCAL LANGUAGE MOVIE (SWAHILI)
The Ray of Hope | Sameer Srivastava/Sanjni Srivastava21) BEST WRITER (DRAMA)
The Mirror Boy | Obi Emelonye/Amaka Obi-Emelonye22) BEST TELEVISION SERIES
The XYZ Show | Godffrey Mwampembwa/Marie Lora-Mungai23) BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER
Man on Ground | Paul Michelson24) BEST MAKE-UP ARTIST
Otelo Burning | Jacqui Bannermen25). INDUSTRY MERIT AWARD
Olu Jacobs