Timi Dakolo, DNA, Waje, Lira set to thrill, as AMVCAs holds Saturday

Crew of October 1 at AMVCA 2015

Nigerian singer, TimiDakolo, and two of Africa’s leading vocalists Waje and Lira, are billed to perform at the fifth edition of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) holding at the Eko Hotel on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

Organisers say viewers can tune in to watch the show live on all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv from 4pm Nigerian time.

The AMVCA which started in 2013 will, according to promoters, get bigger with top contenders across Africa competing for honours in a number of voting, non-voting and online polling categories including the newly introduced recognition award for M-Net’s original productions.

The Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, said: “We are excited to once again celebrate the finest hands in African film and television. This is the fifth edition of the awards, and we urge viewers from all across Africa and the rest of the world to tune in on Saturday, the 4th of March as we find out who wins top honours this year. The show promises to be a great experience for our esteemed guests on the ground and the many viewers at home, as some of Africa’s biggest names in music will be performing.”

Managing Director of MultiChoice Nigeria, John Ugbe said: “We are delighted to once again bring the AMVCAs to our viewers across Africa. MultiChoice is a firm believer in recognising established and budding talent in the film and television industry, even as we remain committed to endeavors that recognise the hard work these talents put in every day, behind and in front of the cameras. We urge our viewers from across the country to catch the show as it promises to be truly exciting.”

The will be broadcast on all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv from 4pm Nigerian time.