Popular Nigerian comedian and on screen personel Bovi Ugboma has cried out over his AMVCA loss.
The comedian, who was nominated for the Best Writing TV series for his work on Visa On Arrival at the just concluded 10th edition of African Magic Viewers Choice Awards, lost to Mona Ombogo of Volume.
He had taken to his Instagram page to cry out, he revealed how he has bagged 7 nominations since the beginning, with 4 being individual nominations, yet he hasn’t won any award.
Regardless of the nominations, he believed that before the 20th anniversary of AMVCA, he would have won 10 awards. Not bearing any hates, he celebrated those who were awarded as he noted how they truely deserved it.
“amvca10
All my nominations since inception -7
Individual nominations- 4
Wins- 0
Expected wins before #amvca20 – 10
Congrats to all the winners from last night. Very deserving”.
As seen Bovi isn’t the only one who has lamented over his AMVCA loss. Popular movie goddess and record-breaking actress Funke Akindele, despite setting a high level standard from her movie, A Tr!be Called Judah, didn’t get any award, nor got any acknowledgement or recognition from the organisers. While displaying a video of her elegant outfit for the award night, Funke admonished her fans to stay focused and hopeful.
Lateef Adedimeji, who lost his nomination for Best Lead Actor in Femi Adebayo’s movie Jagun Jagun, revealed that regardless of his loss, he went home with many wins, good vibes, positive energy and accolades. He added how happy he was to see many cheering for him and described it as absolutely everything. He went on to appreciate Africa Magic and the Jagun Jagun team.
Actor Ibrahim Yekini ‘Itele’s wife had consoled him as she pointed out that every win is a win for them. She told him that the fact, he was among the nominees is a huge remark that he is glamouring for greater things, She further went on to declare him her forever winner.