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The prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) which is scheduled to take place in Lagos on May 10, 2025, has introduced a new category, Best Music Score, for its 11th edition.
TheNewsGuru reports that the award’s organizers, Multichoice held a press conference on Thursday to unveil the plans for this year’s ceremony.
According to the organizers, the 2024 AMVCA will be a four-day celebration, running from May 7 to 10, and will honour outstanding achievements in film production, culture, fashion, music, and other aspects of African entertainment.
Busola Tejumola, head of content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice, stressed the importance of recognizing African storytelling and its impact on global audiences.
“We honor the legacy of African storytelling, ensuring our stories remain in the spotlight for generations to come. Year after year, we are witnessing an explosion of high quality production from across the continent,” she said.
“African filmmakers are telling bold, diverse and compelling stories that captivate audiences both home and abroad. Make no mistakes, the world is watching.”
Also, nominations list will be announced on March 23 at 7 pm across all Africa Magic channels, and voting will commence immediately after.
This year’s ceremony will feature 28 voting and non-voting categories, including two special recognition awards.
The winners in 18 categories will be decided by a panel of judges led by renowned film director and producer Femi Odugbemi, while fans will vote for the remaining 10 categories on the Africa Magic website.
