Wale Ojo beat a field consisting of notable actors such as Stan Nze, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Adedimeji Lateef and Gideon Okeke
By Kehinde Okeowo
British Nigerian actor, Wale Ojo has emerged as the Best Lead Actor at the 10th edition of the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).
He won the award for his performance in the movie, ‘Breath of Life’ at an event held at the Eko Hotel, Victorial Island, Lagos.
Wale Ojo beat a field consisting of notable actors such as Stan Nze, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Adedimeji Lateef and Gideon Okeke.
The ‘Best Lead Actress’ award went to Kehinde Bankole for her performance in the movie, ‘Adire’.
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BB Sasore-directed “Breath of Life” was the biggest winner of the night. However, this year, the competition was fierce, featuring standout showings from like ‘Over the Bridge’, ‘Mami Wata’, and ‘Jagun Jagun – The Warrior’.
The movie ‘Over the Bridge’ led the nominations with 12 categories, including Best Movie, Best Director, and Best Lead Actress, closely followed by fantasy thriller ‘Mami Wata’ with 11 nominations.
Here are the list of winners who were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the industry:
The Full List Of Winners:
Best Indigenous Movie (West Africa): Jagun Jagun
Best Makeup: Campbell Precious Arebamen (Mami Wata)
Best Art Direction: Abisola Omolade (Over The Bridge)
Best Costume Design: Lola Awe (Jagun Jagun: The Warrior)
Best Writing TV Series: Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (Tunde Babalola)
Best Sound Design: Grey Jones Ossai (Blood Vessel)
Best Editing: Antonio Ribeiro (The Black Book)
Best Cinematography: Over The Bridge (IKC)
Best Indigenous M-NET Original: Irora lya
Best Short Film: Broken Mask (Kagho Idhebor)
Best Unscripted M-NET Original: Nwuyee Bekee (Foreign Wives)
Best Scripted M-NET Original: Slum King (Chinenye Nworah)
Best Supporting Actress: Genoveva Umeh (Breath of Life)
Best Supporting Actor: Ademola Adedoyin (Breath of Life)
Trailblazer: Chimezie Imo
Best Lead Actress: Kehinde Bankole (Adire)
Best Lead Actor: Wale Ojo (Breath of Life)
Best M-NET Talent Factory: Her Dark Past
Best Series: (Unscripted) – GH Queens Season 2
Best Director: Bibi Sasore (Breath of Life)
Best Movie: Breath of Life
