AMVCA: Funke Akindele Dances As ‘Omo Ghetto’ Bags Nine Nominations

Actress Funke Akindele-Bello has danced excitedly over her project’s massive nominations at the AMVCA.

On Saturday, March 19, the list of nominees for the 8th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was announced by the show’s hosts, Adesua Etomi-Wellington and Daniel Etim Effiong.

Funke Akindele, JJC Skillz’s ‘Omo Ghetto: The Saga’, released in 2020 with nine nominations followed immediately after Izu Ojukwu’s historical drama, Amina which snagged the highest nominated film, with 12 nominations in major categories,Following the announcement by the show’s hosts, the 45-year-old award-winning movie star wore her dancing shoes and showed off some ‘Ghetto-some’ moves to express her excitement and gratitude to organisers of (AMVCA).

Funke Akindele-Bello also congratulated the entire cast and crew members of ‘Omo Ghetto: The Saga’ for giving it their best shot.

Sharing the video, she wrote: “The Ghetto in me is going nowhere. These nominations loud o!! All glory to God!!

“Thank you so much #AMVCA8 for these nominations; 1) Best Actress in a comedy – Movie or Tv Series 2) Best Movie – West Africa 3)Best Movie Overall 4)Best Costume Designer 5)Best Actor in a Comedy- Movie or Tv Series 6)Best Supporting Actress 7) Best Picture Editor 8) Best Sound Editor 9) Best Makeup

“A Big Congratulations to the cast and crew of #omoghettothesaga we killed it!! Omo Ghetto (The Saga) to the world!!!!”