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More photos from 2014 AMVCAs + Complete list of winners.

Funlola Aofiyebi-Raman
Desmond Elliot
Sheyi Shay
Agbani Darego
Gbenro Ajibade
Genevieve Nnaji
Linda Ejiofor
Chinedu Ikedieze, John Okafor and Osita Iheme
The 2014 AMVCAs went down successfully yesterday, 8th March 2014 at the Eko Hotel and Suites. Biggest award winners of the night were Nairobi Half-life and The Contract. They carted home 4 awards each. Flower Girl also scooped two awards. Some of my favourite winners include Funke Akindele, who had several nominations last year but didn’t win any. Fast-rising actor, Tope Tedela, Mercy Aigbe Gentry and Nse Ikpe Etim.
LIST OF WINNERS
1) Best Movie of 2013 – The Contract
2) Best Actress in a Drama Award – Tope Tedela (A Mile From Home)
3) Best Actress in a Drama Award – Nse Ikpe-Etim (Journey To Self)
4) Best Movie Drama – Frank Rajah Arase (The Price)
5) Best actor in a comedy award – Elvis Chucks
6) New era award – Rita Dominic (The Meeting)
7) Industry Merit Award – Peter Edochie
8) Trailblazer award – Michelle Bello
9) Best supporting actor in a Drama – Desmond Elliot (Finding Mercy)
10) Best supporting actress in a Drama – Bikiya Graham-Douglas ( Flower Girl)
11) Best Director – Shirley Frimpong-Manso (The Contract)
(12) Best Actor in a Comedy – Osita Iheme (The Hero)
(13) Best Online Video – Amarachukwu Onoh, (Mother Tongue)
(14) Best Short Film award – Walter ‘Waltbanger’ Taylaur (The Wages)
(15) Best Documentary award -Dr Gilbert Chigbo, (The Deadwood)
(16) Best Indigenous Language (Hausa) – Abba Muko Yakassai
(17) Best indigenous language Yoruba award – Mercy Aigbe
(18) Best indigenous language Swahili award – Njoki Muhoho (Mama Duka)
(19) Best Television Series (Comedy/Drama)award – Fred Phiri (Love Games Episode 6)
(20) Best video editor – Shirley Frimpong-Manso (The Contract)
(21) Best sound editor – Obi Emelonye and Luke Corradine (Last Flight to Abuja)
(22) Best Cinematographer – Christian Almesberger – (Nairobi Half Life)
(23) Best Writer in a Comedy award – Jigi Bello (Flower Girl)
(24) Best Lighting Designer – Mohamed Zain (Nairobi Half Life)
(25) Best writer in a Drama – Shirley Frimpong-Manso & Hertey Owusu (The Contract)
(26) Best Make-Up Artiste Award – Elayne Okaya (Nairobi Half Life)
(27) Best Costume Designer award – Chiemela Nwagboso (The Kingdom)
(28) Best Art Director award – Barbara Minishi (Nairobi Half Life)

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MERCY AIGBE'S HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED FILM, OSAS GOES TO THE CINEMAS THIS EASTER

Mercy Aigbe, no doubts is one actress who is a force to reckon with in the yoruba section of the Nollywood industry. The beautiful mother of one who became popular after her role in Ibadan-based Wemimo Olu Paul’s film has over the years become one of the most constant and successful actresses in the industry.
Born to Edo parents, the talented actress is setting a pace with her new movie (OSAS) which was shot in Benin, Delta, and Lagos.
Directed by actor Muyideen Ayinde, the suspence-filled, action-packed movie will be screened in Silverbird cinemas in Lagos,benin, Portharcourt and Abuja

SYNOPSIS
This hilarious movie centres on a weird local Benin girl who strives to be the best at everything she does.
After her admission into the university, she met a lady from a rich home who loves her so much
despite her egocentric nature.
They became best of friends and envy of all on campus. Lateron,
things turned sour between the two when they fell in love with the same guy.

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LOLA MARGRET TO PREMIERE LATEST MOVIE 'OMO OLORO' IN THE UK

 
Come February 10th 2012, talented thespian, Lola Margret also known as ‘Bisola Alanu’ will lead a couple of her colleagues, fans and friends to the United Kingdom to premier her latest masterpiece, ‘Omo Oloro’. Billed to take place at the prestigious Planet Nollywood from 8pm, lanky comedian and actor, Bolaji Amusan popularly known as Mr Latin will anchor the event while musical performances will be granted by fuji musician, Sefiu Alao amongst others.
 
Omo Oloro whose preview has generated lots of commendation within and outside the country stars Faithia Balogun, Mercy Aigbe, Lola Margret to mention a few, it was also directed by prolific and award-winning Bayo Tijani. Promotion for the movie is being handled by top UK promoter, Ade banks, tickets for the premier goes for 20pounds for a single person and 30pounds for double.
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