Over the weekend, Abel Mutua won big in Nigeria after taking home two awards from the just-concluded Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCAs).

Mutua won best writing in the film 'Untying Kanbtai' and Best Indigenous Language in 'Makosa NI Yangu.' 

Taking to social media, Mutua thanked his supporters.

"Four years ago, thanks to your unwavering support, we started this film journey. These right here are the fruits of your labour. A true depiction of The Wakurugenzi Effect. 2 nominations both converted into wins. Our region’s flag is up high. Thank you very much @africamagic. Through you, Africa gets to know that The East has something to offer.

For Untying Kantai I’d like to personally thank the Phil-It Think tank. You’re the reason the trophy is coming to Nairobi. My fellow writers @mercymutisya_ and @directorkenji. Your pen game is out of this world. @shigwanshiqo @dennismugooj your amazing ideas made the show what it became. @phil_director @michaelsmallzmunyoki and @directorkenji our super directors. Thank you for seeing the project through from the writing room to the screen. The entire cast and @philitproductions crew… You delivered exceptionally well. Barikiweni sana.

For Makosa ni yangu I’m sending a massive shout out To the cast, your performances brought truth and soul to the screen. You carried this story with such grace and power that audiences across the continent felt every moment. @pambo_mel @pascaltokodi @miss_brenda_michelle @qamuyubeats @just_obra, The entire Support Cast and Extras, you mean a great deal to us.

To the crew, under the leadership of @denise_madamproducer, @mkay_m_, @michaelsmallzmunyoki and @mohazain52 you guys outdid yourselves. From pre to post — you are the silent engines that made this machine move. From sleepless nights to last-minute fixes, you showed what it means to be the backbone of greatness.

This win is ours. Every light cue, every scene, every take — it all led to this moment. You are the epitome of excellence, and we are honored to have built this with you.

Asanteni sana. Let’s keep telling our stories. The world is watching.

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Abel Mutua Wins Two Prestigious Awards at AMVCA in Nigeria


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Here is the full list of winners from the AMVCAs.

Best Movie

  • Lisabi: The Uprising
  • Skeleton Coast
  • Suspicion
  • Inkabi
  • House Of Ga'a
  • Freedom Way - Winner
  • Christmas In Lagos
  • Farmer's Bride

Best Lead Actor

  • Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo)
  • Bucci Franklin (The Weekend)
  • Femi Branch (House of Ga'a)
  • Thapelo Makoena (Skeleton Coast)
  • Bimbo Manuel (Princess On A Hill)
  • Stan Nze (Suspicion)
  • Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors) - Winner
  • Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi - The Uprising)

Best Lead Actress

  • Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors) - Winner
  • Gbubemi Ejeye (Farmer's Bride)
  • Uzoamaka Onuoha (Agemo)
  • Uche Montana (Thinline)
  • Uzoamaka Aniunoh (Phoenix Fury)
  • Hilda Dokubo (The Uprising: Wives On Strike 3)
  • Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: Rise Of The Spectre)

Best Supporting Actress

  • Meg Otanwa – Inside Life
  • Tina Mba – Suspicion
  • Ireti Doyle – All's Fair in Love
  • Ini Dima-Okojie – Skeleton Coast
  • Mercy Aigbe – Farmer's Bride - Winner
  • Omoni Oboli – The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3
  • Darasimi Nnadi – Aburo

Best Supporting Actor

  • Gabriel Afolayan – Inside Life - Winner
  • Adedayo Adebowale Macaroni – Lisabi: The Uprising
  • Aliu Gafar – Seven Doors
  • Femi Jacobs – Freedom Way
  • Richard Mofe-Damijo – Christmas In Lagos
  • Uzor Arukwe – Suspicion
  • Mike Afolarin – House of Ga'a
  • Efa Iwara – Princess on a Hill

Best Director

  • House of Gaa
  • Inkabi
  • Seven Doors
  • Skeleton Coast
  • The Man Died - Winner
  • The Weekend

Best Cinematography

  • Agemo
  • Inkabi
  • Lisabi (The Uprising)
  • Skeleton Coast
  • Soft Love
  • The Legend of The Vagabond Queen Of Lagos - Winner
  • Yen Ara Asaase Ni

Best Editing

  • Inkabi (Tongai Furusa) - Winner
  • Christmas in Lagos (Martini Akande)
  • Skeleton Coast (Jordan Koen)
  • Soft Love (Holmes Awa, Paballo Modingoane)
  • Lisabi: The Uprising (Anthill Studios)
  • Princess on a Hill (Laughter Ephraim, Peter Ugbede)

Best Costume Design

  • Aníkúlápó (The Rise of the Scepter)
  • Christmas in Lagos - Winner
  • House of Gaa
  • Lisabi

Best Makeup

  • Aníkúlápó (The Rise of the Scepter)
  • Inside Life
  • Farmer's Bride
  • Lisabi (The Uprising) - Winner
  • Seven Doors
  • Suspicion

Best Digital Content Creator

  • Iyo Prosper Adokiye - Winner
  • Maryam Apakagi-Greene
  • Elozonam Ogbolu, Hoviare Freedom, Chiamaka Uzokwe
  • Jide Pounds Ibitoye
  • Ariyiikedimples, Brain Jotter

Best Documentary

  • Mai DùnDún - Winner
  • I Will Remember You
  • On Your Own
  • Walvis Tale

Best Series Scripted

  • Cheta M
  • Inside Life - Clarence Peters - Winner
  • Princess on a Hill
  • Roses & Ivy
  • Seven Doors

Best Series Unscripted

  • Ebuka Turns Up Africa
  • Skillers: The Building Reality Show
  • Style Magnate
  • Take Me Home
  • Wa Milele - Winner

Best Writing - Movie

  • A Ghetto Story
  • Christmas in Lagos
  • Freedom Way - Winner
  • House of Gaa
  • Skeleton Coast
  • The Weekend

Best Writing - TV Series

  • Aníkúlápó (Rise of the Spectre)
  • Cheta M
  • Princess on a Hill
  • Roses & Ivy
  • Seven Doors
  • Untying Kanti - Winner

Best Art Direction

  • Aníkúlápó (Rise of the Spectre)
  • Christmas in Lagos
  • Farmer's Bride
  • Lisabi (The Uprising) - Winner
  • Seven Doors
  • The Man Died

Best Sound Design

  • Beast of Two Worlds
  • Freedom Way
  • Inkabi
  • Lisabi (The Uprising)
  • Seven Doors
  • Suspicion - Winner

Best Music/Score

  • Freedom Way
  • Inkabi
  • Seven Doors - Winner
  • Skeleton Coast
  • Soft Love

Best Short Film

  • Brukaci - Winner
  • Sukari
  • The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Seyi Ajayi
  • What Are You Truly Afraid Of?

Best Unscripted M-Net Original

  • Husband Material
  • Nigerian Idol (Season 9) - Winner
  • Overall Best
  • Pastor Wants a Wife

Industry Merit Award

Nkem Owoh and Sani Mu'Azu - Winners

Trailblazer Award

Kayode Kasumu - Winner

Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)

  • Seven Doors
  • Lisabi: The Uprising - Winner
  • Kaka
  • Anikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre
  • Mai Martaba

Best Indigenous Language (East Africa)

  • The Caller
  • Empty Grave
  • Makosa ni Yangu - Winner
  • Sabotage
  • Wa Milele (Forever?)

Best Indigenous Language (South Africa)

  • Walvis Tale
  • The Vow
  • Mwizukanji - Winner
  • Man of Gold
  • Lukas

Best Indigenous M-Net Original

  • Mai Shayi
  • The Caller
  • Show Me The Way
  • Ebighi Ebi
  • Subterranea
  • Onye Agbata Obim
  • Amoanimaa's Era
  • Z im Uzo - Winner

Best Scripted M-Net Original

  • Uriri
  • All Mine
  • My Fairytale Wedding - Winner
  • Italo
  • The Caller
  • Kam U Stay

Best MultiChoice Talent Factory

  • Gone (West Africa)
  • Everything Light Touches (West Africa) - Winner
  • The Immersive Alarm (East Africa)
  • Deadbeat (East Africa)
  • Mwananga (Southern Africa)
  • Rivals in Time (Southern Africa)