Zozibini Tunzi, South Africa model and Miss Universe 2019, has been confirmed as one of the co-hosts of this year’s ceremony.
Zozibini joins Nigerian media personality IK Osakioduwa, who has returned for the 9th time to host the prestigious awards.
IK on his return to the AMVCA stage, has shared his delight over the ceremony and this year’s nominees.
Tunzi is a model, actor, social media personality, and beauty queen, who made her acting debut in last year’s The Woman King. She is also a radio and television host and has hosted several prolific events, including Miss South Africa.
Sharing her thoughts on co-hosting AMVCA she said,
“It’s an incredible honour to be hosting Africa’s biggest night in entertainment and film with such a talented co-host. This is my first trip to Nigeria, and it could not have gone any better other than being privileged to host the biggest film award in the continent while celebrating our African stars.”
On the choice of this year’s hosts, Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice Nigeria, said,
“We are excited to have IK and Zozibini as the hosts of the 9th edition of the AMVCA. They are both professionals in their craft, and we trust they will bring in the super energy and professionalism and keep the continent entertained as we celebrate our African stars.”
While these two take the main stage, media personalities; Toke Makinwa, Uti Nwachukwu, Sika Osei and VJ Adama will host the red carpet, speaking to guests and giving viewers a sneak peek into all the glitz and glam of the night.
The highly-anticipated AMVCA is a three days event, scheduled to hold from Thursday, May 18, to Saturday, May 20, 2023.
The events will kick off with the Opening/Cultural Night on Thursday, May 18th, followed by the MTF Day and Digital Content Creators Day on Friday, May 19th. Then the Nominee Gala/Runway show which holds later that day before the awards night on Saturday, May 20.
You can watch the ninth edition of the AMVCA live on all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv from 16:00 WAT (17:00 CAT) on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
