That the nominees for the 2015 AMVCA’s are out and there was an exclusive nomination party with stars dressed to the nines is no news. The real news however, is how to vote your favorite act and how to get through the hassle that go with the process of voting.
While some nominations don’t add up (let’s get it straight, we cannot all get it) some nominations also seem out of place like the nomination of ‘The Meeting’ a movie released in 2012 for 2014 consideration, no best director nomination for Kunle Afolayan’s ‘October 1’ (yeah, I am an advocate) and the nomination of Kiki Omeli in the Short Film category instead of Stanlee Ohikhuare
It will be worthy to note, that not all categories are going to be voted for, some will be left to the judges discretion which we will hear and try to make sense of on the day of the ceremony. I would love a situation where we have a consultant, KPMG and the likes, give us an update on the number of votes received and the process involved in handling the votes and how the winners
where eventually picked in addition to the judges votes and not our usual run of the mill kind of events, but hey, if wishes where horses right?
where eventually picked in addition to the judges votes and not our usual run of the mill kind of events, but hey, if wishes where horses right?
Here are the actual categories that we can vote for:
Best Movie (Comedy)
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The Meeting – Rita Dominic
The Meeting – Rita Dominic
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A Letter from Adam – A Letter From Adam
A Letter from Adam – A Letter From Adam
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The Meeting – Mildred Okwo
The Meeting – Mildred Okwo
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30 Days in Atlanta – 30 Days In Atlanta
30 Days in Atlanta – 30 Days In Atlanta
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Jand Hustle – Ehizojie Ojesebholo
Jand Hustle – Ehizojie Ojesebholo
Best Movie (Drama)
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Devil in the Detail – Devil in the Detail
Devil in the Detail – Devil in the Detail
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Invasion 1897 – Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
Invasion 1897 – Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
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Secret Room – Simon Peacemaker/ Crey Ahanonu
Secret Room – Simon Peacemaker/ Crey Ahanonu
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A Place in the Stars – A Place In The Stars
A Place in the Stars – A Place In The Stars
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October 1 – Kunle Afolayan
October 1 – Kunle Afolayan
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Make.A.Move – Make.A.Move
Make.A.Move – Make.A.Move
Best Actor in a Comedy
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The Interview (Frank Donga) – Kunle Idowu
The Interview (Frank Donga) – Kunle Idowu
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The Meeting – Femi Jacobs
The Meeting – Femi Jacobs
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Meet the Adebanjos – Wale Ojo
Meet the Adebanjos – Wale Ojo
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Horn Free Day- Kelechi Udegbe
Horn Free Day- Kelechi Udegbe
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Fundi-Mentals – Gerald Langiri
Fundi-Mentals – Gerald Langiri
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The Last 3 Digits Nonso Diobi
The Last 3 Digits Nonso Diobi
Best Actress in a Comedy
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Folly – Joke Silva
Folly – Joke Silva
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When Love Happens – Weruche Opia
When Love Happens – Weruche Opia
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The Meeting – Rita Dominic
The Meeting – Rita Dominic
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A Letter from Adam – Lydia Forson
A Letter from Adam – Lydia Forson
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I Come Lagos – Nse Ikpe Etim
I Come Lagos – Nse Ikpe Etim
Best Actor in a Drama
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A Place in the Stars – Gideon Eche-Okeke
A Place in the Stars – Gideon Eche-Okeke
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Honeymoon Hotel – IK Ogbonna
Honeymoon Hotel – IK Ogbonna
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Unforgivable – Mike Ezuruonye
Unforgivable – Mike Ezuruonye
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Devil In The Detail – Adjetey Anang
Devil In The Detail – Adjetey Anang
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Brave – Wole Ojo
Brave – Wole Ojo
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Confusion Na Wa – OC Ukeje
Confusion Na Wa – OC Ukeje
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Secret Room – O.C Ukeje
Secret Room – O.C Ukeje
Best Actress in a Drama
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Make.A.Move – Ivie Okujaye
Make.A.Move – Ivie Okujaye
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Iyore – Rita Dominic
Iyore – Rita Dominic
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A Place in the Stars – Amaka Mgbor
A Place in the Stars – Amaka Mgbor
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Love or Something like That – Joselyn Dumas
Love or Something like That – Joselyn Dumas
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October 1 – Kehinde Bankole
October 1 – Kehinde Bankole
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Reflections – Aisha Kamara
Reflections – Aisha Kamara
Best Supporting Actress
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30 Days in Atlanta – Ada Ameh
30 Days in Atlanta – Ada Ameh
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The Meeting – Linda Ejiofor
The Meeting – Linda Ejiofor
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30 Days in Atlanta – Ese
30 Days in Atlanta – Ese
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Gidi Up – Iretiola Doyle
Gidi Up – Iretiola Doyle
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Confusion Na Wa – Tunde Aladese
Confusion Na Wa – Tunde Aladese
Best Supporting Actor
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A Place in the Stars – Segun Arinze
A Place in the Stars – Segun Arinze
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30 Days in Atlanta – Richard Mofe Damijo
30 Days in Atlanta – Richard Mofe Damijo
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Iyore – Yemi Blaq
Iyore – Yemi Blaq
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Knocking On Heaven’s Door – Blossom Chukwujekwu
Knocking On Heaven’s Door – Blossom Chukwujekwu
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When Love Happens – O. C. Ukeje
When Love Happens – O. C. Ukeje
Best New Media-Online
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Verdict – Stanlee Ohikhuare
Verdict – Stanlee Ohikhuare
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Ogas at the Top – Marie Lora-Mungai
Ogas at the Top – Marie Lora-Mungai
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Leeway – Eric Aghimien
Leeway – Eric Aghimien
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Hard Times – Imoh Umoren
Hard Times – Imoh Umoren
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Between The Lines – Likarion Wainaina
Between The Lines – Likarion Wainaina
In order to vote, here are the steps.
Step 1: Click on this link http://amvca2015-awards.dstv.com/, you will be taken to the AMVCA’s page below
Step 2: Click on a category, it will take you to the nominees list where you can vote. For instance, Best Actor in A Drama>List of Nominees>Vote
Once you click to vote, you will be taken to a log-in page
Step 3: Fill in your details and click register, that’s assuming you are a first time user, if you aren’t, then sign right up and an email notification will be sent to you for verification.
Click on ‘verify now’ button, complete your profile details and viola you are in!!!
While I thought that was it, in terms of registration and smooth sailing of the votes, until I was hit with a copy of annoying aspects that made me feel this was a painful process.
I just clicked vote, when I am not signing off 1,000,000 and still the option of voting 100times, what is the point of this question? As if that wasn’t enough for me, I got this message below:
What!!! What was the point of verifying my email address again? I am guessing the point of all this is so that they have our details so as to send us the unsolicited emails and text messages, however, this could avoided if, they insisted I input my
telephone number. Ah well, back to this:
telephone number. Ah well, back to this:
And then this:
And finally, this!
There you have the 3 easy steps to voting for your favorite act and guess what, you can do so 100times.
For the other categories check it out now…
Best Actor in a Comedy
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The Interview (Frank Donga) – Kunle Idowu
The Interview (Frank Donga) – Kunle Idowu
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The Meeting – Femi Jacobs
The Meeting – Femi Jacobs
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Meet the Adebanjos – Wale Ojo
Meet the Adebanjos – Wale Ojo
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Horn Free Day- Kelechi Udegbe
Horn Free Day- Kelechi Udegbe
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Fundi-Mentals – Gerald Langiri
Fundi-Mentals – Gerald Langiri
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The Last 3 Digits Nonso Diobi
The Last 3 Digits Nonso Diobi
Best Actress in a Comedy
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Folly – Joke Silva
Folly – Joke Silva
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When Love Happens – Weruche Opia
When Love Happens – Weruche Opia
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The Meeting – Rita Dominic
The Meeting – Rita Dominic
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A Letter from Adam – Lydia Forson
A Letter from Adam – Lydia Forson
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I Come Lagos – Nse Ikpe Etim
I Come Lagos – Nse Ikpe Etim
Best Actor in a Drama
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A Place in the Stars – Gideon Eche-Okeke
A Place in the Stars – Gideon Eche-Okeke
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Honeymoon Hotel – IK Ogbonna
Honeymoon Hotel – IK Ogbonna
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Unforgivable – Mike Ezuruonye
Unforgivable – Mike Ezuruonye
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Devil In The Detail – Adjetey Anang
Devil In The Detail – Adjetey Anang
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Brave – Wole Ojo
Brave – Wole Ojo
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Confusion Na Wa – OC Ukeje
Confusion Na Wa – OC Ukeje
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Secret Room – O.C Ukeje
Secret Room – O.C Ukeje
Best Actress in a Drama
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Make.A.Move – Ivie Okujaye
Make.A.Move – Ivie Okujaye
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Iyore – Rita Dominic
Iyore – Rita Dominic
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A Place in the Stars – Amaka Mgbor
A Place in the Stars – Amaka Mgbor
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Love or Something like That – Joselyn Dumas
Love or Something like That – Joselyn Dumas
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October 1 – Kehinde Bankole
October 1 – Kehinde Bankole
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Reflections – Aisha Kamara
Reflections – Aisha Kamara
Best Art Director (Movie/ TV)
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October 1 – Pat Nebo
October 1 – Pat Nebo
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Secret Room – Crey Ahanonu/Simon Peacemaker
Secret Room – Crey Ahanonu/Simon Peacemaker
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Veve – Ayako Bertolli
Veve – Ayako Bertolli
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Verdict – Stanlee Ohikhuare
Verdict – Stanlee Ohikhuare
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Prince of Barmah – Frank Rajah Arase
Prince of Barmah – Frank Rajah Arase
Best Cinematographer (Movie/ TV)
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October 1 – Yinka Edward
October 1 – Yinka Edward
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A Place in the Stars – John Demps/ Harald Beeker/ Manuel Lapiere
A Place in the Stars – John Demps/ Harald Beeker/ Manuel Lapiere
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The Antique – Dj Tee
The Antique – Dj Tee
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Verdict – Stanlee Ohikhuare
Verdict – Stanlee Ohikhuare
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Secret Room – Lukman Abdulraman/Simon Peacemaker
Secret Room – Lukman Abdulraman/Simon Peacemaker
Best Comedy Writer (Movie/ TV)
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The Meeting – Tunde Babalola
The Meeting – Tunde Babalola
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Clinic Matters Episode 203 – Adekunle Salawu
Clinic Matters Episode 203 – Adekunle Salawu
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When Love Comes Around – Zynnell Zuh and David Amah
When Love Comes Around – Zynnell Zuh and David Amah
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When Love Happens – Seyi Babatope/Diche Enuwa/Temitope Bolade
When Love Happens – Seyi Babatope/Diche Enuwa/Temitope Bolade
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A Letter from Adam – Lydia Forson
A Letter from Adam – Lydia Forson
Best Costume Designer (Movie/ TV)
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October 1 – Deola Sagoe/Obijei Oru
October 1 – Deola Sagoe/Obijei Oru
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Dazzling Mirage – Adebimpe Adebambo
Dazzling Mirage – Adebimpe Adebambo
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Rush TV Series -Tiona Wangechi
Rush TV Series -Tiona Wangechi
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Love or Something like That – Nana Akua Manso
Love or Something like That – Nana Akua Manso
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Under Your Skin – Ngozi Jombo
Under Your Skin – Ngozi Jombo
Best Documentary
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The Gift of the Nile – Yvonne Bassey
The Gift of the Nile – Yvonne Bassey
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These Past Times – Katman
These Past Times – Katman
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Shashamane Southern Ethiopia – Yvonne Bassey
Shashamane Southern Ethiopia – Yvonne Bassey
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Paradox Of Life – Katman Dayil
Paradox Of Life – Katman Dayil
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The Masai Mara Adventure – Yvonne Bassey
The Masai Mara Adventure – Yvonne Bassey
Best Drama Writer (Movie/ TV)
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A Place in the Stars – Ita Hozaife And J.K. Amalou
A Place in the Stars – Ita Hozaife And J.K. Amalou
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Devil in the Detail – Shirley Frimpong-Manso
Devil in the Detail – Shirley Frimpong-Manso
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Iyore – Frank Rajah Arase
Iyore – Frank Rajah Arase
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Yellow Cassava – Damijo Efe Young
Yellow Cassava – Damijo Efe Young
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October 1 – Tunde Babalola
October 1 – Tunde Babalola
Best Lighting Designer
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October 1 – Lanre Omofaye
October 1 – Lanre Omofaye
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The Antique – Dj Tee
The Antique – Dj Tee
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Verdict – Stanlee Ohikhuare
Verdict – Stanlee Ohikhuare
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Fundi-Mentals – John Wambugu
Fundi-Mentals – John Wambugu
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Tales of Eve – Caged Tajudeen Abdulazeez
Tales of Eve – Caged Tajudeen Abdulazeez
Best Local Language Hausa
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Bincike – Hafizu Bello/Abubakar Bashir
Bincike – Hafizu Bello/Abubakar Bashir
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Maja – Abba Miko Yakassai
Maja – Abba Miko Yakassai
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Shagun Doka – Andrew Ohio Ohiorenoya
Shagun Doka – Andrew Ohio Ohiorenoya
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Mai Farin Jini – Uzee Concept
Mai Farin Jini – Uzee Concept
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Ni Da Matata – Abba Miko Yakassai
Ni Da Matata – Abba Miko Yakassai
Best Local Language Igbo
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B For Boy -Uche Nwa dili
B For Boy -Uche Nwa dili
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Onye Ozi (The Messenger) -Obi Emelonye
Onye Ozi (The Messenger) -Obi Emelonye
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Har Da Mijina – Uzee Concept
Har Da Mijina – Uzee Concept
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Olanma – Onyekachukwu Okeke
Olanma – Onyekachukwu Okeke
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Saint Ossai – Collins Ezenwa
Saint Ossai – Collins Ezenwa
Best Local Language SWAHILI
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Network – John Kallage
Network – John Kallage
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Veve – Sarika Hemi Lakhani
Veve – Sarika Hemi Lakhani
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Mama Duka – Njoki Muhoho
Mama Duka – Njoki Muhoho
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Almasi – Almasi
Almasi – Almasi
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Mdundiko – Timothy Conrad
Mdundiko – Timothy Conrad
Best Local Language YORUBA
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Olosa – Temitayo Adeniyi
Olosa – Temitayo Adeniyi
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Dagbere – Oluwole Cole
Dagbere – Oluwole Cole
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Dada
Oni Paki -Fidelis Duker
Dada
Oni Paki -Fidelis Duker
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Alakada 2 – Alakada2
Alakada 2 – Alakada2
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Iya Alalake – Faithia Balogun
Iya Alalake – Faithia Balogun
Best Make-Up Artist
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October 1 – Sacred
October 1 – Sacred
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Verdict – Stanlee Ohikhuare
Verdict – Stanlee Ohikhuare
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Iyore – Matthew Alechenu Hyacient
Iyore – Matthew Alechenu Hyacient
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A Place In The Stars – Chinwem Elevoh / Sandra Udoewah
A Place In The Stars – Chinwem Elevoh / Sandra Udoewah
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The Meeting – Juliette Okoli
The Meeting – Juliette Okoli
Best Movie (Comedy)
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The Meeting – Rita Dominic
The Meeting – Rita Dominic
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A Letter from Adam – A Letter From Adam
A Letter from Adam – A Letter From Adam
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The Meeting – Mildred Okwo
The Meeting – Mildred Okwo
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30 Days in Atlanta – 30 Days In Atlanta
30 Days in Atlanta – 30 Days In Atlanta
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Jand Hustle – Ehizojie Ojesebholo
Jand Hustle – Ehizojie Ojesebholo
Best Movie (Drama)
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Devil in the Detail – Devil in the Detail
Devil in the Detail – Devil in the Detail
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Invasion 1897 – Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
Invasion 1897 – Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
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Secret Room – Simon Peacemaker/ Crey Ahanonu
Secret Room – Simon Peacemaker/ Crey Ahanonu
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A Place in the Stars – A Place In The Stars
A Place in the Stars – A Place In The Stars
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October 1 – Kunle Afolayan
October 1 – Kunle Afolayan
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Make.A.Move – Make.A.Move
Make.A.Move – Make.A.Move
Best Movie Director
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Invasion 1897 – Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
Invasion 1897 – Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
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A Place in the Stars – Steve Gukas
A Place in the Stars – Steve Gukas
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Secret Room – Eneaji Chris
Secret Room – Eneaji Chris
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Verdict – Stanlee Ohikhuare
Verdict – Stanlee Ohikhuare
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Potomanto – Potomanto
Potomanto – Potomanto
Best New Media-Online
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Verdict – Stanlee Ohikhuare
Verdict – Stanlee Ohikhuare
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Ogas at the Top – Marie Lora-Mungai
Ogas at the Top – Marie Lora-Mungai
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Leeway – Eric Aghimien
Leeway – Eric Aghimien
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Hard Times – Imoh Umoren
Hard Times – Imoh Umoren
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Between The Lines – Likarion Wainaina
Between The Lines – Likarion Wainaina
Best Movie Of 2014
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Invasion 1897 – Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
Invasion 1897 – Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
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Yellow Cassava – Zeb Ejiro
Yellow Cassava – Zeb Ejiro
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October 1 – Kunle Afolayan
October 1 – Kunle Afolayan
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A Place in the Stars – A Place In The Stars
A Place in the Stars – A Place In The Stars
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Iyore – Frank Rajah Arase
Iyore – Frank Rajah Arase
Best Short Film
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Verdict – Stanlee Ohikhuare
Verdict – Stanlee Ohikhuare
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Not Right – Not Right
Not Right – Not Right
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Brave – Lowladee (Adeleke Dolapo)
Brave – Lowladee (Adeleke Dolapo)
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Oblivious – Kiki Omeili
Oblivious – Kiki Omeili
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The Throne – Jibril Mailafia
The Throne – Jibril Mailafia
Best Sound Editing
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A Place in the Stars – Susan Penington
A Place in the Stars – Susan Penington
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October 1 – Kulanen Ikyo
October 1 – Kulanen Ikyo
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Render To Caesar – Michael Ogunlade
Render To Caesar – Michael Ogunlade
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Gidi Up – Muhammed Atta & Jadesola Osiberu
Gidi Up – Muhammed Atta & Jadesola Osiberu
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Love or Something like That Kofi Boachie-Ansah
Love or Something like That Kofi Boachie-Ansah
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The Antique – Flo
The Antique – Flo
Best Video Editor
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A Place in the Stars – Antonio Ribeiro
A Place in the Stars – Antonio Ribeiro
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Veve – Roselidah Taabu Obala
Veve – Roselidah Taabu Obala
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October 1 – Mike Steve-Adeleye
October 1 – Mike Steve-Adeleye
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Devil in the Detail – Nana Akua Manso
Devil in the Detail – Nana Akua Manso
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Reflections – Victoria Akujobi
Reflections – Victoria Akujobi
Best Supporting Actress
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30 Days in Atlanta – Ada Ameh
30 Days in Atlanta – Ada Ameh
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The Meeting – Linda Ejiofor
The Meeting – Linda Ejiofor
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30 Days in Atlanta – Ese
30 Days in Atlanta – Ese
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Gidi Up – Iretiola Doyle
Gidi Up – Iretiola Doyle
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ConfusionNa Wa – Tunde Aladese
ConfusionNa Wa – Tunde Aladese
Best Supporting Actor
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A Place in the Stars – Segun Arinze
A Place in the Stars – Segun Arinze
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30 Days in Atlanta – Richard Mofe Damijo
30 Days in Atlanta – Richard Mofe Damijo
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Iyore – Yemi Blaq
Iyore – Yemi Blaq
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Knocking On Heaven’s Door – Blossom Chukwujekwu
Knocking On Heaven’s Door – Blossom Chukwujekwu
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When Love Happens – O. C. Ukeje
When Love Happens – O. C. Ukeje
Best Television Series
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The Xyz Show – Godfrey Mwampembwa
The Xyz Show – Godfrey Mwampembwa
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Jack Okell – Georgia Arnold
Jack Okell – Georgia Arnold
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Rush TV Series – Rush Series
Rush TV Series – Rush Series
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Gidi Up – Jadesola Osiberu
Gidi Up – Jadesola Osiberu
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Maliposa
Maliposa
– Mingeli Palata
Public voting is now open and will close on Saturday, February 28, 2015. Click here to vote http://amvca2015-awards.dstv.com/.
The 2015 AMVCAs ceremony will hold on Saturday March 7 2015.
