‘Why Did I Get Married?’ star, Tasha Smith, ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’ Cast Member, Bayo Akinfemi, Other Hollywood Stars, Confirmed for the 8th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.
AMVCAs to host Hollywood Stars at 8th Edition
Hollywood Stars; Tasha Smith, Bayo Akinfemi, Brandon Micheal Hall, Sidra Smith, Grant Housley for 8th AMVCAs
As part of activities for the 8th edition of Africa’s most prestigious award ceremony, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs), Africa Magic in association with MultiChoice Nigeria will host celebrity movie stars and film directors from Hollywood ahead of the awards ceremony taking place on Saturday, 14 May in Lagos.
The visiting Hollywood stars will be led by Tasha Smith, actress, director and producer, known for her role in the acclaimed films, ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ and its sequel, ‘Why Did I Get Married, Too?’. She will be joined by Bayo Akinfemi, a cast member of the popular television series, ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’ as well as Brandon Micheal Hall of the ‘God Friended Me’ series fame.
Also expected are Sidra Smith, award-winning Producer and Head of Essence’s Film and TV Studio and Grant Housley, Hollywood Producer, Writer and Director currently at Paramount Pictures, where he worked on some of the biggest films and most critically acclaimed television series in the world.
While in Nigeria, the stars will meet with #AMVCA8 nominees and other industry stakeholders. This historic visit is in line with MultiChoice and Africa Magic’s efforts in sustaining the Africa film making and storytelling momentum, through deliberate global collaboration. Find below the schedule:-
- Saturday May 7 – Opening Gala
- Sunday May 8 – Fashion Show
- Monday May 9- Young Film Makers Day
- Tuesday May 10 – Content Marketplace for Producers
- Wednesday May 11- Digital Content Day
- Thursday May 12 – Culture Day
- Friday May 13 – Hollywood meet / Nominees party
- Saturday May 14 – Main Event & Awards
The eighth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards is brought to viewers by Africa Magic in association with MultiChoice and is proudly sponsored by Amstel Malta.
For more information, visit http://africamagic.tv/AMVCA and follow all official handles of Africa Magic on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #AMVCA8
