Kunle Remi: Netizens React After Actor’s Omission From List Of AMVCA Nominees

By Mayowa Oladeji On Apr 17, 2023

Fast-rising thespian, Kunle Remi, was one of the trending topics on Twitter after the list of nominees was announced for the 2023 edition of the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA).

The popular actresses Bisola Aiyeola and Adjetey Anang, as well as the young actors Jasmine Olarotimi and Nifemi Lawal from the much-liked Africa Magic original series, hosted the nomination announcement, which broadcast on African Magic networks on Sunday.

Anikulapo received the most nominations of the evening—16—followed by Brotherhood, which was nominated in 11 categories, and Shanty Town, which received 11 nominations.

King of Thieves (Agesinkole) by Femi Adebayo, Battle on Buka Street by Funke Akindele, Brotherhood by Jade Osiberu, Anikulapo by Kunle Afolayan, Ile Owo by Kayode Kasum, Tembele by Mugisha Morris, and Four Four Forty-Four by Winifred Mena-Ajakpovi will compete for the award for Best Overall Movie.

The 9th edition of the prestigious award is set to hold in Lagos on the 20th of May 2023.

However, the conspicuous absence of Kunle Remi on the list of “Best Actor” after his astounding performance in “Anikulapo” has triggered reactions from netizens.

BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA

Blossom Chukwujekwu- The Trade
Chidi Mokeme- Shanty Town
Chimezie Imo- Choke
Daniel Etim-Effiong- Kofa
Femi Adebayo- King of Thieves (Agesinkole)
NKakalukanyi Patriq- Tembele
O.C. Ukeje- Black Mail
Richard Mofe Damijo- Four Four Forty Four
Tobi Bakre- Brotherhood
Tope Tedela- All The Colours Of The World Are Between Black and White

Here is a cross-section of reactions:

~ Kunle Remi gave one of the best performances in Nollywood last year. Still surprised he didn’t get nominated for BEST ACTOR. Still one of the best tho ❤️

— Diji The Great. (@directordiji) April 16, 2023

AMVCA y’all rubbed Kunle Remi for Anikulapo haba now.. he literally is the reason that movie got all the recognitions it got.. Is Saro a joke to y’all??? Shame!! #AMVCA9

— Tife (@Therealtife) April 16, 2023

There’s something fishy about Kunle Remi not being nominated in the “Best Actor” category for Anikulapo in #AMVCA9 but the movie was nominated in other categories. I don’t know if I’m just being paranoid, but it feels like he’s been boycotted for his exposè on Nedu’s podcast

— Jasmine Roberts (@moodlikejasmine) April 16, 2023

Kunle Remi na my own Best Actor of the year o, no need for election sef. AMVCA, let's know what we're doing abeg. pic.twitter.com/x3Hwhe7aSA

— Seyi Adejumo (@SeyiAdejumo2) April 16, 2023

https://twitter.com/yosoye_elisha/status/1647704503209033730?t=UZSuPsQLetaDRTkpqdN_Ww&s=19

Anikulapo sweeping nominations and the male lead Kunle Remi is snubbed? God abeg! #AMVCA9

— WAWPODCAST (@WAWPODCAST1) April 16, 2023