Nollywood remake Living in Bondage the big winner at MultiChoice and M-Net's 7th 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards held in Lagos, Nigeria (+ full list of winners).

by Thinus Ferreira

After not taking place in 2019, MultiChoice and M-Net restaged its Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards on Saturday night despite growing concerns over the spread of the Covid-19 novel coronavirus across Africa, with the 7th edition of the pan-African awards ceremony that took place at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria where the Nolly-remake film Living in Bondage was the big winner.

MultiChoice Africa flew TV and film execs, various on-screen talent, producers and crew, as well as media from various African countries to Nigeria where coronavirus cases have been confirmed, for Saturday night's awards show with hosts Amina Abdi Rabar and IK Osakioduwa.

The awards show that was broadcast live across sub-Saharan Africa on DStv's various Africa Magic channels packaged by M-Net, was held in Lagos at the same time as MultiChoice and M-Net staged the 3rd 2020 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards inside the TicpetPro Dome in Johannesburg for South African viewers.

Living in Bondage, by Steve Gukas - a 2019-remake of the 1992 Nollywood classic - snagged the Best Overall Movie trophy, along with awards for Best director for a film, Best supporting actor for a film, Best cinematographer, Best soundtrack, Best writer, Best sound editor, as well as Best Actor in a drama.

Here is the full list of winners of the 7th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards:

Best Makeup
Lilian Omozele Paul (God Calling)

Best Costume Designer
Dimeji Ajibola (Ratnik)

Best Picture Editor
Tosin Igho and Byryan Dike (Elevator Baby)

Best Sound Editor (Movie/TV series)
Cristina Aragon (Living in Bondage)

Best Lighting and Designer (Movie/TV series)
Cardoso (God Calling)

Best Cinematographer
John Demps (Living in Bondage)

Best Documentary
Beverly Naya (Skin)

Best Soundtrack (Movie/TV series)
Larry Gaaga and Flavour (Living in Bondage)

Best Writer (Movie/TV series)
Asinogu Nicole and CJ Obasi (Living in Bondage)

Best Indigenous Language (Movie/TV series - Swahili)
Raveet Sippy Chadha (Subira)

Best Indigenous Language (Movie/TV series - Hausa)
Muhammad T. Finisher (Tuntube)

Best Indigenous Language Movie/TV series - Yoruba)
Yewande Famakin (Alubarika)

Best Indigenous Language Movie/TV Series - Igbo)
Victor Iyke (Nne)

Best TV Series - drama/comedy
Anis Halloway (Truth)

Best Short Film or Online Video
Bola ‘Enigma’ Akanbi (Thorn)

Best MultiChoice Talent Factory Film
Promises (East Africa)

Best Movie: Southern Africa
Dalitso (Abraham Kabwe)

Best Movie: East Africa
Plan B (Sarah Hassan)

Best Movie: West Africa
Living in Bondage (Steve Gukas)

Industry Merit Award
Peter Igho

Best Supporting Actress in a Movie or TV series
Gloria Sarfo (The Perfect Picture: 10 Years Later)

Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or TV series
Pascal Tokodi (Disconnect)

Best Actress in a Comedy (Movie/TV series)
Funke Akindele (Moms At War)

Best Actor in a Comedy (Movie or TV Series)
Chibunna “Funny Bone” Stanley (Smash)

Best Actress in a Drama (Movie/TV Series)
Toyin Abraham (Elevator Baby)

Best Actor in a Drama (Movie/TV Series)
Timini Egbuson (Elevator Baby)

Best Dressed Male
Mike Edwards

Best Dressed female
Mercy Eke

Trailblazer Award
Swanky J.K.A

Best Director
Ramsey Noah (Living in Bondage)

Best Overall Movie
Living in Bondage


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