Events

AMVCA 2024: Organizers call for movie submissions

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3 years ago

January 17, 2024

The organizers of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) MultiChoice Nigeria and Africa Magic have called on all African film makers to submit their movies and films publicly exhibited or broadcast for the 10th edition of the award ceremony. Head of Content and Channels West Africa, MultiChoice, Mrs Busola Tejumola, said this in a statement in Lagos state on Monday.

Tejumola said films and movies to be submitted should be strictly those publicly exhibited or broadcast from Dec. 1, 2022 and Dec. 31, 2023. She said that the entry portal would be opened on January 15 and would close on February 14.

According to her, all films aired in cinemas or otherwise, made-for-television movies and television series, as long as they meet the terms and conditions, were eligible.

She said to enter the awards, all film makers must prepare the movie for consideration with online submission through: https://www.africamagic.tv/AMVCA.

“Over the past decade, Africa Magic has steadfastly upheld its commitment to spotlighting authentic African stories, especially those that mirror our diverse and rich cultures.

“As we mark the 10th anniversary of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, we embark on a bold initiative to re-evaluate our award categories to further align with global trends and benchmarks.

“It would involve retiring specific categories, streamlining others and revisiting the voting and non-voting classifications,” she said.

Tejumola explained that the 10th edition would award winners in 27 categories, 16 non-voting, 9 audience voting categories, and 2 recognition awards – Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer Awards.

She noted that the performance awards had undergone streamlining and would fall under the categories of Best Actor or Best Actress in a leading or supporting roles. The winners will be determined by the jury, deviating from the previous audience voting system.

She said the jury consisted of experienced filmmakers from across the continent and led by a head juror, who will determine the winners in the 16 non-voting categories. She also explained that the public would determine the winners in the remaining eight audience voting categories.

“As always, Deloitte will audit the judging process and verify the voting results.

“The non-voting categories include the best lead actor and actress, best supporting actor and actress, best director, art direction, cinematography and costume design.

“More categories include best writing in a movie and TV series, best movie and TV series, best short film, best documentary and best sound design, editing and makeup.

“The public can vote in categories like best scripted and unscripted Africa magic original, best digital content creator, best indigenous language (West, East and Southern Africa), best MultiChoice talent factory film and best indigenous Africa Magic original.

“The AMVCA remains committed to celebrating the incredible talents in the African film and television industry, the amazing people who do the work in front and behind the cameras and you, our viewers who continue to support the hard work of the television and film industry.

“The 10th edition of the AMVCA is brought to you by Africa Magic in association with MultiChoice, with Amstel Malta as the headline sponsor,” Tejumola said.

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Crowds Gather for Rare Sunrise at Egypt’s Abu Simbel Temple

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2 weeks ago

October 23, 2026

David Ogunjobi

Hundreds of tourists gathered at Egypt’s Abu Simbel temple to witness the twice-yearly sunrise ceremony illuminating Pharaoh Ramses II’s statue

Hundreds of tourists gathered at Egypt’s Abu Simbel temple on Thursday to witness a spectacular sunrise phenomenon in which sunlight illuminated the face of the statue of Pharaoh Ramses II, an event that occurs only twice a year.

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The ancient astronomical ceremony drew visitors from different parts of the world to the archaeological site in southern Egypt on October 22, one of two dates associated with the phenomenon.

The second occurrence takes place on February 22, when the rising sun illuminates the temple’s interior.

Egyptian tour guide Yasser Fouad described the occasion as extraordinary, saying some visitors had stayed overnight to secure the opportunity to witness the event.

“Today is an extraordinary day, everyone is keen, there are people who stayed over the night, foreigners who actually spent the night in Abu Simbel to see this phenomenon,” Fouad said.

The Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel dates back to the 13th century BC and is among Egypt’s most prominent archaeological attractions.

Built during the reign of Ramses II, one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs, the temple is renowned for its monumental statues and sophisticated architectural design.

The twice-yearly sunrise phenomenon is a major attraction, drawing visitors eager to witness the interaction between sunlight and the temple’s ancient structure.

The dates have traditionally been associated with significant moments in Ramses II’s life.

October 22 is commonly linked to his birthday, while February 22 is associated with his accession to the throne.

However, the precise historical reasons behind the dates remain debated.

Some archaeologists have proposed alternative explanations, including that they may have marked the pharaoh’s coronation and birthday.

Abu Simbel underwent a major international rescue operation in the 1960s, when archaeologists and engineers relocated the temples to protect them from flooding caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

The monumental structures were cut into large blocks and reassembled at a higher location, preserving the site for future generations.

The relocation was one of the most significant archaeological preservation projects of the 20th century.

Despite the move, the temple continues to attract visitors for its ancient Egyptian art, monumental architecture and remarkable alignment with the rising sun.

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The annual gatherings highlight the enduring appeal of Egypt’s archaeological heritage and the continuing fascination with the astronomical knowledge and engineering achievements of its ancient civilisation.