Linda Ejiofor stuns Funke Akindele to win AMVCA Best Supporting Actress Award
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Linda Ejiofor emerged victorious in the Best Supporting Actress category at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) on Saturday, defeating several top contenders including acclaimed actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele.
Linda clinched the award for her role in “The Herd,” one of the most talked about productions at this year’s ceremony, further cementing her growing reputation in the Nigerian film industry.
Akindele, who was nominated for her performance in “Behind the Scenes,” missed out on the prestigious award despite being considered one of the strongest contenders in the category.
Other nominees included Olamide Kidbaby for “Oversabi Aunty,” Bisola Aiyeola for “Gingerrr,” veteran actress Sola Sobowale for “The Covenant Series,” Nadia Dutch for “Aljana,” Amal Umar for “The Herd,” and Juliebrenda Nyambura for “MTV Shuga Mashariki.”
The announcement sparked excitement among fans and industry stakeholders at the award ceremony, with many applauding Linda Ejiofor’s standout performance in the movie.
The AMVCA remains one of Africa’s biggest entertainment platforms, celebrating outstanding achievements in television, film and digital content across the continent.
While Akindele left empty handed in the category, her nomination once again reflected her continued dominance and influence in Nollywood as one of the industry’s most recognised stars.
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