By Christy Anyanwu
The clock has started running on the three-day 2023 Africa, Film and Viewers Choice Awards which will kick-off on May 18 with fashion runway on the opening night. 
The next day, will witness the MTF & Digital Day as well as the Culture Day/Nominee’s Gala. The grand finale, the AMVCA Award Night, alive event will hold on Saturday, 20th May 2023.
Announcing these details at a press conference held at the Marriot Hotel, Ikeja, Dr. Busola Tejumola said that the 9th AMVCA would showcase the “most exciting series of activities that will see deserving works of theatrical and cinematic excellence, talent and dedication celebrated. The AMVCA has in the last 8 years become the unit by which excellence is measured and recognized.”
According to her, this 9th edition of the AMVCAs stands in a unique position being hosted in the 20th year of Africa Magic operations in Nigeria and at a point when cinematic output across Africa is entering a phase of global recognition and appreciation.
She said the nominees will be announced on April 9, adding that till the 30th of April the voting portals will be open for all fans and supporters to have a chance to vote for their favorite nominees.