Africa’s most adored names in film making are in Nigeria for the 4th edition of the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards.

The awards ceremony, which kicked off with nominees’ cocktail party at Eko Hotel, Friday evening, is playing host to key industry professionals drawn from the continent’s booming and emerging markets.

Nigerian stars Genevieve Nnaji, Ramsey Nuoah as well as Ghana’s Van Vicker, John Dumelo and Fred Nuamah, Founder of the Ghana Movie Awards, attended the event, which saw an electrifying live band performance.

Still one of Africa’s biggest nights in movies, the AMVCA acknowledges the contribution made by Pan African filmmakers, actors and technicians to the success of the continent’s film & television industries.

It honours the rich entrepreneurial and creative spirit of the African filmmaker.

Winners at tonight’s event will receive the prestigious AMVCA trophy.

Organizers maintain the scheme will endeavour to cultivate and inspire new talent within the various Pan African industries through its development programme. Content and technical Master Classes took place prior to the awards evenings.

Ghana is making a strong case this year with some six nominations;

1. Silverain – Best Movie

2. Silverain – Best Movie West Africa

3. Silverain – Best Costume Designer

4. Majid Michel- Best Actor in a Comedy

5. Van Vicker- Best Actor in a Comedy

6. Nana Mensah – Best Actress Comedy