IK, Vimbai to host AfricaMagic Viewers’ Choice awards

With the highly-anticipated AfricaMagic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) holding two weeks away from now(March 9), organizers are leaving no stone unturned in their bid to create a brilliant night of African film and TV glamour to celebrate the sensational talents of the continent’s rising and established stars.

IK Osakioduw

Being organised by MultiChoice and sponsored by Amstel Malta, it has now been confirmed that three times Big Brother Africa host, IK Osakioduwa and gorgeous StarGist presenter,  Lady Vimbai Mutinhiri will host the first ever AMVCAs!
The two entertainers, according to the organisers,  are chosen based on their individual experience and passion for the African entertainment industry. They will bring their skills and stagecraft to bear at the event holding at the EKO Exhibition Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
“IK’s cool, calm, professionalism combined with his effortless charm is clearly a benefit during busy live broadcasts while the always optimistic and stylish Vimbai’s enthusiasm for lifestyle programming makes her the ideal co-host for what we are confident will be a glittering, glamourous night for African stars, industry insiders and audiences watching at home.”
Speaking on her role at the AMVCAs, Vimbai says that she is honoured and excited to be part of the biggest initiative in the African film and television industry. “I feel there is no better way to pay homage to the outstanding stars we have on this continent than to be a part of the grand occasion to honour each one of them. I am sincerely humbled.”
Zimbabwean Vimbai, who first shot to fame as a housemate on Big Brother Amplified and is now a co-host of hot celeb and showbiz program StarGist goes on to say, “I am expecting to see and hear Africa’s finest putting their best foot forward on March 9. The AMVCAs promises to be a night of glamour and excitement so, I can’t wait to see the finest couture on the continent. I’m also looking forward to some hot entertainment. It’s going to be bigger and better than anything we’ve ever seen or experienced…I know this for sure.”
Meanwhile, popular Nigerian personality IK is equally proud and pleased with his AMVCA role as well. “It’s a really big deal when you think about it. It’s the first time AfricaMagic is doing anything like this. This is going to grow really huge over the years. So to be selected to be a part of the very first one is just amazing.”