BBC World reports: The look immediately became one of the night's biggest social media talking points.Some social media fans hailed the design describing it as "a true definition of carrying your business on the head".However, not all fans were impressed. It emerged as one of the biggest winners of the night, taking home Best Movie, Best Director and Best Writing.Directed by Akinola Davies Jr, the film beat productions including "The Herd", "The Serpent's Gift" and "Gingerrr". The movie, about memories of paternal love estrangement and loss, made history and received international accolades as the first Nigerian film to be an official selection at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in 2025.It streamed in cinemas in Nigeria and the UK.
Meanwhile, Uzor Arukwe won Best Lead Actor for "Colours of Fire", and industry veterans Sola Sobowale and Kanayo O. Kanayo were honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards.BBC/GIFT UFUOMAKanayo O Kanayo described his outfit as "ripping in godfatherism, old money and tailored mafia". She described her outfit as a tribute to "a bleeding world" and an appeal for peace.BBC/GIFT UFUOMAActress Osas Ighodaro has won the AMVCA's best dressed for several years though the category was removed this year but she her red carpet looks are usually the most anticipated in Nollywood.
Originally reported by BBC World. This story has been edited and re-presented by BRIC Team.
