Genevieve, Stephanie, Aki, Omotola, Femi others to wow at AMVCA night

As the maiden edition of the much publicized African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA), holds tomorrow in Lagos, amid glitz, grandeur and glory, several leading names in Nollywood and the music industry will be adding verve and vim to the glamorous outing with their intimidating presence.
Leading the pack is legendary Nigerian Afro-beat King Femi Kuti and his full band, they will take to the stage this Saturday night, March 9, as the awards is screened live to over 50 countries on the African continent, on DStv and Gotv, respectively.
The festivities is expected to begin at 6:00 CAT, with an exciting, live, one-hour red carpet pre-show to be hosted by mourning television personality Denrele Edun, alongside AfricaMagic hosts, Helen Paul and Uti Nwachukwu (Jara), Dolapo Oni and Eku Edewor (53 Extra), Lawrence Maleka (StarGist) plus NicWang’ondu and Sarah Hassan (Mashariki Mix).

 AMVCA, which is to be hosted by Big Brother’s IK Osakioduwa and StarGist leading lady Vimbai Muntinhiri kicks off at exactly7.p.m.
The glittering two-hour and 30-minute gala is being held in association with MultiChoice and is headline sponsored by Amstel Malta.
Joining Femi Kuti on the music line-up is Tiwa Savage alongside award-winning Kenyan Afro-pop outfit, Sauti Sol.
Meanwhile, screen stars such as: Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki), Desmond Elliot, Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Gideon Okeke, Genevieve Nnaji, Ireti Doyle, Jim Iyke, Joseph Benjamin, Lizz Njagah, Majid Michel, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Osas Ighodaro, Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), Rita Dominic and Stephanie Okereke are all expected to take to the stage to present awards and further wow their fans.
In addition, a host of high profile guests from industry insiders to leading captains of industry will also attend the highly anticipated event, with a large contingent of guests jetting into Lagos from South, East and West African countries, specifically to be present on the night.
 Amazingly, all DStv and GOtv subscribers will be able to tune in and watch the awards, regardless of the bouquet to which they subscribe.
Commenting on AMVCA, M-Net Africa Managing Director Biola Alabi, had this to say:
“The AfricaMagic team has been focused and working hard to make it an unforgettable, inspiring celebration of African film success and TV talent. It’s our way of showing just how much we value what our artistes, both in front of and behind the scenes, contribute to our lives and the lives of our audiences...”
For more information on the awards, simply log on to www.africamagic.tv