By Odunmorayo Oke and Nneoma Obiageri
11 May 2024 | 10:44 pm
The 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held on May 11, 2024, was a night of celebration and unexpected outcomes. Among the surprises, Funke Akindele’s highly acclaimed movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah,’ failed to secure a win. The film received five notable nominations. ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ is a film that had significant attention…
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The 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held on May 11, 2024, was a night of celebration and unexpected outcomes.
Among the surprises, Funke Akindele’s highly acclaimed movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah,’ failed to secure a win. The film received five notable nominations.
‘A Tribe Called Judah’ is a film that had significant attention within and outside Nollywood. It was among the top contenders at the award ceremony.
Significantly, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ made history as the first Nigerian film to gross 1 billion Naira ($1.1 million) in domestic theatres.
READ ALSO: “A Tribe Called Judah” Is 2023 Highest Grossing Film
The movie was nominated for the Best Movie, Best Actress for Funke Akindele, and Best Supporting Actor for Timini Egbuson.
In the run-up to the awards, it was expected that it would sweep all the awards in its nominated categories. Especially seeing the success it amassed when it was released.
However, the final results at the AMVCA did not reflect this sentiment. ‘Breath of Life’ was the standout winner, sweeping the major acting categories.
READ ALSO: AMVCA 2024: The Full List Of Winners
While A Tribe Called Judah may not have won this time, the nominations alone show the quality and the talent of its cast and crew.
As the dust settles on the 2024 AMVCA, there is no doubt that the film has already made its mark in Nollywood.
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