The MultiChoice-owned entertainment TV channel, Africa Magic, has announced the appointment of Nigerian filmmaker, Victor Okhai, as head Judge of the eighth Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.
The Executive Head, Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice Nigeria, Dr Busola Tejumola, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, adding that the event is billed to hold later this year in Lagos.
She 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, a board member of the African Film Consortium and the Mokolo project, an Africa film database supported by the German foreign ministry and also a member of the National Advisory Committee on film development in Nigeria.”
Speaking on his appointment, the statement quoted Okhai as saying, “I am delighted to be appointed head Judge of the AMVCA for 2022 which in my view, is 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.”
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