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Africa Magic Appoints Victor Okhai as Head Judge for Eighth AMVCAs

Africa Magic, the continent’s leading provider of local entertainment content, has announced the appointment of Nigerian filmmaker, Victor Okhai, as Head Judge of the eighth Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs), billed to hold later this year in Lagos, Nigeria.
Victor Okhai is a seasoned producer, scriptwriter, cinematographer, director and film consultant. He is the current National President of the Directors’ Guild of Nigeria (DGN), founder and Director of IN-Short Film Festival, the biggest short film festival in Sub Saharan Africa, and a member of The Nigerian Oscar Selection Committee (NOSC). He has sat on and headed the jury of several local and international film festivals including The Audio Visual Awards (2009 – 2012), Cairo International Film festival (2009), shnit Worldwide Shortfilmfestival (2012), The Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (2013) and Ecrans Noir (2018) in Yaounde.
Speaking on Mr. Okhai’s appointment, Executive Head, Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice Nigeria, Dr. Busola Tejumola said, “We are delighted to have Mr. Okhai head the nomination and judging process for the eighth edition of the AMVCAs. He brings decades worth of knowledge and experience in the local and international film and TV industry to this critical role. We are certain his involvement in this edition will further reaffirm the AMVCAs’ commitment to professionalism in recognizing and showcasing exceptional works on the continent”.
In 2013, Victor Okhai was nominated as Africa’s foremost film promoter by Tanzania based Africa Film Development Association. He is a board member of the African Film Consortium (AFC) and the Mokolo project, an Africa film database supported by the German foreign Ministry and a member of the National Advisory Committee on film development in Nigeria to the Nigeria Film Corporation.
Commenting on his appointment as Head Judge, Mr. Okhai said: “I am delighted to be appointed Head Judge of the AMVCA for 2022. It is in my view, the most credible and the most glamorous award ceremony on the continent today. You, the viewers, will have a voice in the judging process, experienced industry practitioners will be on the jury and above all, Deloitte will verify and audit the process to guarantee the integrity of the awards. Winning the AMVCA is the ultimate badge of honour and recognition for excellence and hard work.”
Submissions for the eighth edition closed Friday, 28 January 2022 and nominees will be announced on a special broadcast on Africa Magic channels in March.
For this edition, Africa Magic announced a new category for Best Online Social Content Creator and the return of the Best Africa Magic Original Drama Series and Best Africa Magic Original Comedy Series bringing the total number of categories to 33, with 12 open to viewers’ vote and 21 decided by the AMVCA panel of judges. Some of the other categories include Best Movie in Southern, East and West Africa, Best Director and Best Cinematographer.
The eighth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards is brought to you by Africa Magic in association with MultiChoice and is proudly sponsored by Amstel Malta.
For more information, please visit the official Africa Magic website and follow all official handles of Africa Magic on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Disney+ now streaming in South Africa

Disney+, the streaming service from The Walt Disney Company (https://TheWaltDisneyCompany.
With over 1000 films, more than 1500 series and a slate of 200 exclusive Originals from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and general entertainment from Star, Disney+ offers fans the greatest stories, all in one place.
Previously announced, subscribers will have access to Star Wars’ “The Book of Boba Fett”, both seasons of “The Mandalorian” and, from 27 May, the highly anticipated “Obi-Wan Kenobi”. In addition, Disney+ will be the home of the entire Skywalker saga, with Star WarsEpisodes 1 through 9 streaming on the service.
Confirmed from launch, superhero fans will have access to over 60 Marvel Studios’ films including Academy Award®-nominated “Shang-Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings”, “Eternals”, “Avengers: Endgame” and “Captain Marvel”, and over 80 Marvel Studios’ series including “Moon Knight”, “Loki” and “WandaVision”.
Subscribers will also be able to enjoy over 100 titles from Disney and Pixar, including the entire “Toy Story” franchise, the Academy Award®-winning “Soul” and the Academy Award®-nominated “Luca”. From Walt Disney Animation Studios, stream the Academy Award®-winning “Encanto” which tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, and fan favorites “Frozen” and “Frozen 2”. Disney fans can also stream the Academy Award®-winning “Cruella” starring Emma Stone as the legendary “Cruella de Vil” and Disney’s “Jungle Cruise.”
National Geographic documentaries including “The Rescue” and “Free Solo”, from Academy Award®-winning directors and producers E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, will sit alongside popular National Geographic series such as “The World According To Jeff Goldblum” and “Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted”.
In general entertainment, subscribers will also be able to watch titles including the hit original comedy series “Only Murders in the Building,” limited series “Pam and Tommy”, “The Kardashians”, “Queens”, and mystery thriller “Death on the Nile”, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, as well as “The Simpsons” and back seasons of “Grey’s Anatomy”, “9-1-1″, and “Black-ish”.
With unprecedented access to Disney’s vault, beloved classics such as “Cinderella”, “Tangled”, “The Princess and the Frog”, and “The Little Mermaid”, will be available to stream alongside recent blockbusters like “Raya and the Last Dragon”. There will also be hundreds of Disney Channel series, shorts, and specials available to stream, including “Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir” and “Phineas and Ferb”.
Users will have access to features like high-quality viewing, up to four concurrent streams, 4k video quality for select titles and the ability to set up to seven different profiles, including the ability for parents to create pin-protected profiles, ensuring kids access age-appropriate content.
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Don’t Sleep On Fame! Big Brother Naija Returns For Seventh Season

Africa’s biggest reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, is returning for a seventh season!
Announcing its return, MultiChoice has called for entries through online auditions which open on Sunday, 15 May and will close on Monday, 30 May 2022.
Interested participants are expected to record a two-minute video of themselves stating why they should be picked to be a BBNaija season seven housemate. Following this, they are to log on to www.africamagic.tv/BBAudition to fill out the online registration form and upload their videos. The online audition is free and open to interested male and female participants, who are of Nigerian nationality with a valid identity document. They must also be 21 years of age by July 1, 2022.
“We are set to make history once again with the seventh season of a show that is widely regarded as Africa’s biggest entertainment showcase and a major socio-economic driver in Nigeria. This season promises to top previous seasons in terms of production values, entertainment content and economic impact”, said John Ugbe, Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria.
On why the company is staging a seventh season, Ugbe said: “The BBNaija reality show remains one of our core investments in bringing quality TV entertainment to millions of our subscribers across the continent on our DStv and GOtv platforms and beyond through our online streaming service, Showmax. We are ramping up efforts to deliver another BBNaija experience to our customers, partner brands and fans of the show”.
Also making a return this season, is Abeg as headline sponsor with a new associate sponsor, Flutterwave.
For more information, please visit www.africamagic.tv/bigbrothernaija and follow the Big Brother Naija social media fan pages on Twitter @bbnaija, Instagram @bigbronaija and Facebook www.facebook.com/bigbrothernaija.
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Stan Nze, Osas Ighodaro, Funke Akindele, and more win at 8th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards

The 8th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has been held in Lagos, Nigeria with some of the award’s favourite stars back to winning ways, as well as many first time winners such as Stan Nze and Osas Ighodaro.
The awards ceremony took place at the Eko Hotels & Suites.
Check out the full list of winners below:
Best Actress in A Comedy or TV series – Funke Akindele (Omo Ghetto: The Saga)
Best Actor in Comedy in movie or TV series – Broda Shaggi/Samuel Perry (Dwindle)
Best Actress in Supporting Role – Omowunmi Dada
Best Actor in Supporting Role – Odunlade Adekola (Jankariwo)
Best Actress in Drama – Osas Ighodaro (Rattlesnake – The Ahanna Story)
Best Actor in Drama – Stan Nze (Rattlesnake)
Best Short Film or Online Video – Taiwo Ogunnimo (I Am the Prostitute Mama Described)
Best Indigenous Language – Yoruba – David Akande, Demola Yusuf and Edgard Leroy (Alaise)
Best Indigenous Language – Hausa – Rogers Ofime (Voiceless) – Uche Nnanna Maduka (Nne-Ka)
Best Indigenous Language – Swahili – Obambo (Freddy Feruzi)
Best Art Director – Tunji Afolayan (Amina)
Best Costume Designer – Millicent T. Jack (Amina)
Best Lighting Designer – Mathew Yusuf (Nneka the Pretty Serpent)
Best Picture Editor – Tunde Apalowo (For Maria Ebun Pataki)
Best Sound Editor – Jim Lively and James Nelson (Amina)
Best Sound Track – Pascal Aka And Raquel (Gold Coast Lounge)
Best Make-up Artist – Balogun Abiodun Omo Ghetto (The Sage)
Best Writer in a movie of TV series – Manie Oiseomaye, Donald Tombia and Biodun Stephen (Introducing the Kujus’)
Best Cinematographer – Muhammed Atta Ahmed (Rattlesnake – The Ahanna Story)
Best Movie Southern Africa – Dantagos Jimmy-Melani (Hairareb)
Best Movie East Africa – Morocco Omari (The Girl in The Yellow Jumper)
Best Movie West Africa – Collision Course (Bolanle Austen-Peter and Joseph Umoibom)
Overall Best Movie – Amina by Izu Ojukwu and Okey Ogunjiofor
Best Director – Ramsey Nouah (Rattlesnake – The Ahanna Story)
Best Documentary – Saitabao Kaiyare, Mumo Liku, Elena Schilling, Daniella Fritz, Ann Katrina Boberg (If Objects Could Speak)
Best Online Social Content Creator – Oga Sabinus (Mr Funny)
Best Africa Magic Original Drama Series – Dimbo Atiya (Rishante)
Best Africa Magic Original Comedy Series – Rogers Ofime (The Johnsons)
Special Recognition Award – TINSEL
Best Television Series: Drama or Comedy – Rogers Ofime
The ‘Industry Merit’ Award – Taiwo Ajayi Lycett
Multichoice Talent Factory – Daisy Masembe (ENGAITO).
Best Dressed Male powered by Amstel Malta – Denola Grey.
Best Dressed Female powered by Amstel Malta – Osas Ighodaro.
Trailblazer Prize powered by Amstel Malta – Teniola Aladese.
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Okyeame Kwame hosts ‘Recovery Stories’ TV show, highlighting the importance of “Insurance Pays” campaign

On April 23, 2022, The Insurance Pays Campaign aired the first episode of Recovery Stories, a TV talk show brought to you by Insurance Awareness Coordinators Group (IACG) and German Development Ministry (GIZ).
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