The 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) festivities kick off on Friday with the Cultural Day event, marking the official beginning of the series of activities preceding the Award Night on Saturday.

Attendees grace the event, bedecking the venue with their exquisite traditional attire, presenting a captivating blend of African heritage and the glamour of the film awards.

Stealing the spotlight among the celebrities are the Akpofures (Neo and Venita), Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, media personality Symply Tacha, Kunle Remi, OAP, DOTUN and others.

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The award night will see the return of IK Osakioduwa as host and live performances by talented music stars.

The 10th AMVCA will see winners emerge from 25 categories comprising 16 non-voting, nine audience voting categories, and recipients of two recognition awards – Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer Awards.

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The 10th AMVCA will see winners emerge from 25 categories comprising 16 non-voting, nine audience voting categories, and recipients of two recognition awards – Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer Awards.

One of the standout nominations this year is ‘Breath of Life’, nominated in 10 categories.

They include Best Lead Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Writing in Movie: BB Sasore and Best Costume Design. Others are Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Editing, Best Sound Design, Best Art Direction and Best Movie.

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Veteran Nigerian singer, Tony Tetuila, has received a briefcase of cash after an encounter with the self-acclaimed African Giant, Burna Boy, at a popular nightclub.

The chance meeting between the two musicians occurred recently at a vibrant hotspot in Lagos, where Burna Boy reportedly gifted Tetuila with a sum of millions of naira.

In a video circulated online, Tetuila was captured on stage, performing one of his hit singles, ‘E Go Better,’ surrounded by a scatter of $100 bills intermixed with bundles of N500 notes.

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Amidst his performance, Tetuila momentarily paused the show to acknowledge the presence of Burna Boy, showering him with accolades as the “Giant of Africa,” much to the delight of the audience.

Impressed by Tetuila’s acknowledgement, Burna Boy reciprocated the gesture by rising from his seat, a subtle nod of gratitude to the veteran singer.

Following the exchange of mutual respect, Burna Boy took the gesture a step further by dispatching a custom-designed briefcase, brimming with bundles of N500 notes, symbolising his appreciation for Tetuila’s homage.

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Tony Tetuila had in February, this year, hinted at working with Afrobeats star, Burna Boy, on the remix of his hit song, My Car.

‘My Car’ was a hit song released by Tetuila in 2001. The song went on to make waves nationwide.

In an interview with Daddy Freeze, Tetuila said he would like to feature the Grammy-winning singer on the remix of the hit song.

A video of Fuji musician, Kwam1, performing at a function has got people talking.

The singer’s interaction with one of his male fans who walked up the stage to dance with him has caused a stir online.

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