The Best Actress in a Drama (Movie/TV Series) award at the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA) has sparked a heated debate among Nigerians, who are divided on who truly deserves the prestigious accolade. The award ceremony, held on the evening of May 20th, 2023, saw Osas Ighodaro claim the coveted title for her outstanding performance in the film “Man Of God.”
However, the internet has been buzzing with users expressing their surprise and disagreement over Osas Ighodaro’s win. Many online voices argue that actresses such as Ini Edo, Nse Ikpe-Etim, and Bimbo Ademoye delivered performances that were more deserving of the award.
Lol, in a category where Bimbo Ademoye, Nse Ikpe-Etim and Ini Edo, them don carry this award give Osas Ighodaro? #AMVCA abeg nau π€£
— πΌ. π. π. π¨π½βπ ξ¨ (@AimThaMachine_) May 20, 2023
This victory marks the second consecutive year that Osas Ighodaro has clinched the Best Actress in a Drama (Movie/TV Series) award, further intensifying the debate surrounding her suitability for the accolade. While some individuals assert that there should be alternative methods of determining the winner, questioning Osas Ighodaro’s aptitude for the award, others contend that the category is determined by votes, implying that she must have garnered a significant number of votes to emerge victorious.