2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards


The 2018 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards was held 1 September 2018 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.
Nominees were revealed on June 30, 2018.

Awards

Winners are listed highlighted in boldface.
Best Sound EditorBest Picture Editor

  • Kolade Morakinyo and Pius Fatoke - Tatu
  • * Stanlee Ohikhuare - Idahaso Trails
  • * Zezom Gnawni - Alter Ego
  • * Dayo Thompson - Ojukokoro
  • * James Coon Falcon - Hakkunde
  • 18 Hours - Mark Maina
  • * Idemuza – Aloaye Omoake
  • * Alter Ego – Moses Inwang/Tunde Bakare
  • * Hakkune – Asurf Oluseyi
  • * Hidden – Jibril Mailafia
  • Best SoundtrackBest Lighting Designer
  • Tatu - Evelle
  • * M0 – Tom Koroluk
  • * Banana Island Ghost – Enyi Omeruah and Funbi Ogunbanwo
  • * Bella – Andrew Ahuura
  • * Idahosa Trails – Oriri Osayamore
  • * 18 Hours – Jacktone Okore
  • Tatu – Akpe Ododoru, Tunde Akinniyi
  • * Kada River – Godwin Gata
  • * Hidden – Agbo Kelly
  • * Lotanna – McBaror
  • * Children of Mud – Sunday Olalekan
  • Best CinematographyBest Costume Designer
  • Okafor's Law - Yinka Edward
  • * Idemuza – Dickson Godwin
  • * T-Junction – Lester Millado
  • * The Torture – Rwamusigazi Kyakunzire
  • * Tatu – Akpe Ododoru
  • * Alter Ego – Bishop Blunt/Adeoye Adeniyi
  • The Bridge – Ngozi Obasi and James Bessinone
  • * Tatu – Yolanda Okereke
  • * IsokenJade Osiberu
  • * Potato PotatoChristie Brown
  • * Hakkunde – Joan Gbefwi
  • Best Short Film/Online VideoBest Documentary
  • Penance - Micheal Ama Psalmist’ Akinrogunde
  • * Tolu – Nadine Ibrahim
  • * The Housewife – Jay Franklin Jituboh
  • * Lodgers – Ken Ogunlola
  • * Tanwa: The Child we Wanted – Adenike Adebayo
  • * Alter Ego – Bishop Blunt/Adeoye Adeniyi
  • The Flesh Business – Dennis Wanjohi
  • * Nightfall in Lagos – James Amuta
  • * God's WivesBolanle Olukanni
  • * Omidan, Styles Defunct by Ayaworanho3d – Aderemi Davies
  • * Oghenefego Ofili – Calabar Carnival: What the People Think
  • Best Makeup ArtistBest Art Director
  • Tatu - Thelma Ozy Smith, Hakeem Effect Onilogbo
  • * Ojukokoro – Sandra Oyiana
  • * What Lies Within – Cynthia Ububa
  • * Disguise – Hakeem Effect
  • * Lotanna – Nnnenna Emekalam
  • Lotanna – Tunji Afolayan
  • * Isoken – Jade Osiberu
  • * Tatu – Don Omope, Yolanda Okereke, Segun Arinze, Tolu Awobiyi
  • * Children of Mud – Imoh Umoren
  • * Idahosa Trails – Stanlee Ohikhuare
  • * Hidden – Mailafia
  • Best SoundtrackBest Indigenous Language
  • Tatu - Evelle
  • * Mo – Tom Koroluk
  • * Banana Island Ghost – Enyi Omeruah and Funbi Ogunbanwo
  • * Bella – Andrew Ahuura
  • * Idahosa Trails – Oriri Osayamore
  • * 18 Hours – Jacktone Okore
  • Super Modo – Sarika Hemi Lhakani
  • Best Indigenous Language Best Indigenous Language
  • Mansoor - Ali Nuhu
  • * Umar Sanda – Kamal Alkali
  • * Dadin Kowa Sabon Salo – Arewa24
  • * Uwar Bari – Hamisu Lamido Iyantama
  • * Rashinsani – Tianah Johnson
  • Etiko Onigedu - Femi Adebayo
  • * Alakiti – Abiodun Jimoh and Jumoke Odetola
  • * AdabaAdebayo Salami
  • * Egun Iran Kinni – Oyindamola Awotidebe
  • * Ogun Sengese – Ibironke Ojo
  • Best Indigenous Language Best TV/Drama/Comedy
  • Bound - Lilian Afegbai
  • * Ofuobi – Victor Oyke
  • * Uwa Na Eme Nyughari – Tianah Johnson
  • * Oge Nkem – Tianah Oboyi Johnson
  • * Ego Malaysia – Iyooh James Chidozie
  • This Is It - Dolapo Adeleke
  • * Gina and FriendsPaul Igwe
  • * Professor JohnbullTchidi Chikere
  • * Papa Ajasco ReloadedWale Adenuga
  • * Relatives – Tunde Adegbola
  • Best Movie East AfricaBest Movie West Africa
  • 18 Hours - Phoebe Ruguru
  • * Devil's Chest – Hassan Mageye
  • * The Forbidden – Kizito Samuel Savior
  • * The Rain – Mathew & Eleanor Nabwiso
  • * BellaMatt Bish
  • Isoken - Jade Osiberu
  • * Potato PotahtoShirley Frimpong-Manso
  • * Alter EgoMoses Inwang & Esther Eyibo
  • * Tatu – Don Omope, Yolanda Okereke, Segun Arinze, Tolu Awobiyi
  • * Children of Mud – Imoh Umoren
  • * Lotanna – Ifan Michael
  • Best Movie Southern AfricaBest Writer in Movie/TV series
  • The Road to Sunrise - Shemu Joyah
  • * Descent – Awal Abdulfatai
  • * Salute – Philippe Talavera
  • * Jomako Black Democracy – Abraham Kabwe
  • * NyasalandJoyce Mhango Chavula
  • Alter Ego - Patrick Nnamani, Moses Inwang & Koye O
  • * Idemuza – Alaoye Omoake
  • * Soul Tie – Kehinde Joseph
  • * Idahosa Trails – Stanlee Ohikhuare
  • * 18 HoursNjue Kevin
  • * The Torture – Mulindwa Richard
  • * Hakkunde – Tomi Adeshina
  • * The Torture – Mulindwa Richard
  • Best Supporting ActressBest Supporting Actor
  • Lydia Forson - Isoken
  • * Dorcas Shola FapsonBanana Island Ghost
  • * Funlola Aofiyebi-RaimiTatu
  • * Ebele OkaroBlackrose
  • * Toyin Abraham - Tatu
  • * Emem Inwang - Alter Ego
  • Falz - New Money
  • * Saheed BalogunBanana Island Ghost
  • * Tomiwa EdunBanana Island Ghost
  • * Kunle IdowuIdahosa Trails
  • * Gabriel Afolayan - Okafor's Law
  • * Wale Ojo - Betrayal
  • Best Actress in a ComedyBest Actor in a Comedy
  • Nyce Wanjeri - Auntie Boss!
  • * Rita Dominic - Big Fat Lie
  • * Adesua Etomi10 Days in Sun City
  • * Queen NwokoyeExcess Luggage
  • * Bimbo Ademoye - Backup Wife
  • * Dakore Akande - Isoken
  • Odunlade Adekola - A Million Baby
  • * Kalu IkeagwuDr. Meekam
  • * IK OgbonnaExcess Luggage
  • * Blossom ChukwujekwuThe Big Fat Lie
  • * OC Ukeje - Potato Potahto
  • * Jimmy Olukoya - Guy Man
  • Best Actress in a DramaBest Actor in a Drama
  • Omotola Jalade Ekeinde - Alter Ego
  • * Agaba Joan - The Torture
  • * Keira HewatchThe Witness Box
  • * Miriam Kayode – Children of Mud
  • * Cinderella Sanyu - Children of Mud
  • * Lilian Echelon - Blackrose
  • Adjetey Anang - Keteke
  • * Wale Ojo – Alter Ego
  • * Kalu Ikeagwu – Benevolence
  • * Rushabiro Raymond – The Torture
  • * Adjetey Anang - Sidechic Gang
  • * Chris Attoh - Esohe
  • Best DirectorBest Overall Movie
  • Jade Osiberu - Isoken
  • * Moses Inwang - Alter Ego
  • * Aloaye Omoake – Idemuza
  • * Asurf Oluseyi – Hakkunde
  • * Don Omope - Tatu
  • * Mulindwa Richard - The Torture
  • * Shirley Frimpong-Manso - Potato Potahto
  • 18 Hours - Phoebe Ruguru
  • * Potato Potahto – Shirley Frimpong-Manso
  • * Alter Ego – Moses Inwang
  • * Devil's Chest – Hassan Mageye
  • * Descent - Awal Abdulfatai
  • * Road to Sunrise - Shemu Joyah
  • Trailblazer AwardIndustry Merit Award
  • Bisola Aiyeola
  • Tunde Kelani