NIGERIA- AfricaMagic, a World-class entertainment channel on DStv, is set to announce nominations for the much anticipated 2014 AfricaMagic Viewers Choice Award, as part of events marking the 10th Anniversary of this wonderful movie/entertainment channel.
According to a press release made available to CEOAFRICA.com by the channel, the nominees for the award which was first launched in September 2012, will be announced in a glamorous two-pronged event holding on Thursday, December 5, 2013 in Lagos, Nigeria.
The nomination announcement will be hosted by Stargist presenters, the beautiful Vimbai and her amiable co-host, Lawrence in a live broadcast. Joining them at this night of magic and celebration will be AfricaMagic Jara presenters, funny girl Helen Paul and the dapper looking Uti Nwanchukwu to host the AfricaMagic at 10 celebration.
While the award organisers hoped for a higher number of entries for the 2014 edition, submissions have so far exceeded expectations.
Entries for the awards which was scheduled to have closed on 18th October, was extended to 1stNovember 2013, as TV and film practitioners across the continent submitted entries in droves.
Hundreds of entries have so far been received across Africa, showing a high level of participation, which also confirms the success of the maiden edition.
The judging panel which convened in Johannesburg, South Africa to lend its expertise to the nominations process was led by film maker and documentary veteran, Femi Odugbemi, who in a media session explained in detail, the level of professionalism and dedication the judging panel exhibited throughout the process.
Joining the AfricaMagic family on stage to reveal the nominations and add colour to this wonderful event are some of the big names in Africa’s TV & film.
Meanwhile, DStv viewers all over the globe can be part of the celebration by tuning on to AfricaMagic Entertainment, channel 151, on Thursday, 5th December 2013 at 7:00pm to catch all the live action, as the best and brightest in African film and television are unveiled at the grand nomination ceremony.
