The hosts for the highly anticipated ninth Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) have been officially revealed, stirring up excitement among fans.
South African model and Miss Universe 2019, Zozibini Tunzi, has been confirmed as one of the co-hosts for this year's ceremony. Joining her is Nigerian media personality IK Osakioduwa, who returns for the ninth time to host the prestigious awards.
Expressing his delight, IK Osakioduwa shared his excitement for the upcoming ceremony and praised this year's nominees.
In his words, "It feels good to be hosting the AMVCAs once again; I have been privileged to be on this stage for the past nine years, and I do not take that for granted. I’m excited about the nominees this year and cannot wait to see them all shine.”
Tunzi, who is known for her diverse talents as a model, actor, social media personality, and beauty queen, made her acting debut in last year's film "The Woman King."
With her extensive experience as a radio and television host, including hosting Miss South Africa, she is set to bring her unique charm to the AMVCA stage.
Speaking about co-hosting the AMVCA, Tunzi expressed her honor and enthusiasm, stating,
"It’s an incredible honor to be hosting Africa's biggest night in entertainment and film with such a talented co-host. This is my first trip to Nigeria, and it could not have gone any better other than being privileged to host the biggest film award in the continent while celebrating our African stars."
Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice Nigeria, commented on the choice of hosts, stating, "We are excited to have IK and Zozibini as the hosts of the 9th edition of the AMVCA.
They are both professionals in their craft, and we trust they will bring in the super energy and professionalism and keep the continent entertained as we celebrate our African stars."
In addition to the main hosts, media personalities Toke Makinwa, Uti Nwachukwu, Sika Osei, and VJ Adams will grace the red carpet, engaging with guests and offering viewers an exclusive glimpse into the glitz and glamour of the night.
The highly-anticipated AMVCA will span three days, starting with the Opening/Cultural Night on Thursday, May 18, followed by the MTF Day and Digital Content Creators Day on Friday, May 19.
The Nominee Gala/Runway show will take place later on Friday, leading up to the grand awards night on Saturday, May 20.
