African music icon, 2baba is billed to perform as well as talented vocalists Mercy Aghedo, Adeniyi Timilehin Adeola, Ighwiyisi Jacobs, and eclectic dance group Dance Na The Main Thing (DNMT) who will all give special renditions of songs nominated for the Best Soundtrack award.
Contending for top honours
Africa’s top movie stars and filmmakers will contend for honours in various voting and non-voting categories in recognition of their exceptional work and contribution to the movie and film industry in Africa in the past year. Since its launch in 2013, the AMVCA has become the biggest stage to celebrate African talents in film and television and this year’s event promises to be one of its best yet.
Iconic performances and a tribute to Best Soundtrack
The Channel Director, Africa Magic Channels, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said: “As we celebrate another year of excellent work by African talents in film and television, we are excited to give our esteemed guests and viewers at home a show that will live long in their memory. On Saturday, March 14, a lineup of performances by some of Africa’s finest voices will be on show for guests and viewers from across Africa and the rest of the world. We urge viewers to tune in on all Africa Magic channels to find out what awards their favourite stars will be walking home with.”
Viewers can expect an evening of boundless fun at the AMVCAs as there will be more than enough songs to pick from 2baba’s phenomenal music catalog, while special renditions of AMVCA nominated soundtracks such as ‘Original Gangster’ by Sess, Reminisce and Adekunle Gold, ‘Tene’ by Larry Gaga and Flavour, ‘Stay With Me’ by Ighwiyisi Jacobs, ‘The Gift’ by Mercy Aghedo, and ‘Run’ by Timzil will add gloss to the event.
Here's a glimpse of what you can look forward to:
The seventh edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards will be broadcast on all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv from Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday14 March. There will be plenty gist around the red carpet, highlight moments and after-party vibes. Make sure you connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Download the DStv Now app available for Apple and Android to plan all your Africa Magic viewing magic.