Nollywood actress, Nse Ikpe Etim sparks controversy on Twitter
At the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) ceremony, a night of celebration for some of Nollywood’s finest stars ultimately ended in some ridiculous controversy that might rage for days.
With her response to not receiving the Best Actress in a Drama Movie or TV Series award, which she had been nominated for for her tenacious role in Shanty Town, a Netflix Original series, seasoned actress Nse Ikpe-Etim raised some eyebrows.
She was nominated alongside Shanty Town co-star, Ini Edo, as well as Enado Odigie (Flawsome), Immaculata Oko-Kasum (Ile Owo), Ini Dima-Okojie (Flawsome), Queen Nwokoye (Strained), Scarlet Gomez (Wura), and Nimo Loveline (The Planters Plantation).
Even though Osas Ighodaro’s performance in the Netflix film Man of God earned him the night’s top prize, Bimbo Ademoye, who played the lead in the category’s preeminent contender Anikulapo, lost out to him.
Nse Ikpe-Etim tweeted a single laugh emoji shortly after Osas delivered her statement on the main stage, and the tweet received the expected online response.
Osas was pleased to discuss how the win made her feel included in the profession once more in her acceptance speech.
“This means a lot because there are many times I felt counted out. Thank you AMVCA, and Bolanle Austin-Peters for believing in me,” she said.
Chidi Mokeme, Ikpe-Etim’s Shanty Town co-star, also lost out to Tobi Bakre (Brotherhood) for Best Actor in a Drama.
