Funke Akindele’s film ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ snubbed at AMVCA 2024
The 2024 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, or AMVCA, sparked mixed reactions due to Funke Akindele’s film ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ not winning any awards.
The event, held at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, saw ‘Breath Of Life’ emerging as the night’s big winner, taking home six awards including Best Movie and Best Director for BB Sasore.
Despite its success at the box office, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ didn’t receive any recognition at the AMVCA, despite being the first Nigerian film to surpass N1 billion in earnings.
This surprising outcome led to discussions and debates on social media, with many expressing disappointment and confusion over the snub.
The awards night highlighted the talents of various individuals involved in ‘Breath Of Life’, with awards going to Wale Ojo for Best Lead Actor, Ademola Adedoyin for Best Supporting Actor, and Genoveva Umeh for Best Supporting Actress. Additionally, Chimezie Imo was recognized as the Trailblazer of the year.
The rejection of ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, despite its commercial success, raised questions about the criteria for winning at the AMVCA and left fans and industry observers buzzing with speculation.
Some praised the recognition given to ‘Breath Of Life’ and its cast and crew, while others felt that ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ deserved more acknowledgment.
Reactions of Fans Below:
@abazwhylllz wrote: “A Tribe Called Judah is my own movie of the year. Keep your head high Funke Akindele.”
@EObaniyi opined: “Award or not, Funke Akindele is the best in the game.”
@PoojaMedia wrote: “A Tribe Called Judah didn’t win any award. Wow”
@Wizkidfc wrote: “A Tribe Called Judah is my own Best Movie. Funke Akindele take your flowers.”
@Lil_maamiii stated: “I don’t want to hear anything like Funke Akindele was robbed oo, when she bagged all the awards with ‘Omo Ghetto: The Saga’, nobody remembered robbery oo, so please let ‘Breath Of Life’ breathe.”
@EngOguns wrote: “I’m not even that mad that A Tribe Called Judah was snubbed in all categories. I’m livid because not once did they mention the 1B milestone.. It’s obvious that #AMVCA10 no longer f*ck with Funke Akindele.”
@PureMind_ asserted: “The money Funke Akindele made from ‘A Tribe called Judah’ must have rattled a lot of people for this level of hate.”
