NTV's Amina Abdi to Host Africa's Biggest Movie Awards

Amina Abdi Rabar on the set of The Trend on NTV.
Amina Abdi Rabar on the set of The Trend on NTV.
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NTV presenter Amina Abdi Rabar has been selected to host the 7th Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) alongside Nigerian radio and TV personality Ik Osakidouwa.

Amina confirmed the appointment through a post on her Instagram on Monday, March 9, where she indicated that she was the first East African to be granted the honours.

“It was all a dream...” The first time hosted by an EAST AFRICAN!!! Humbled beyond words. Thank you so much to the entire DSTV Kenya family for being so instrumental to my career from the jump.

"Thank you Tim, Jakki, Maggy, and everyone from Maisha Magic East for the constant love and support manze. From Eastleigh 3rd street to one of the biggest stages on the continent. Let no one tell you anything is impossible," she effused.

Nigerian Radio and TV personality Ik Osakioduwa (pictured) will host the 7th AMVCA alongside Amina Abdi Rabar.
Nigerian Radio and TV personality Ik Osakioduwa (pictured) will host the 7th AMVCA alongside Amina Abdi Rabar.
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The news of her selection was first reported by a Nigerian publication identified as Yes! Magazine on March 7, which indicated that Amina would be a co-host in the prestigious event held at Lagos.

In a press statement, Multichoice's Channel Director, Africa Channels, Wangi Mba Uzoukwu, expressed the company's delight at enlisting Amina as a co-host in the continental event.

“We are excited to present Amina Abdi Rabar as the new female co-host of the 7th edition of the AMVCAs. She is vivacious, full of wit and has a very cheerful personality. We look forward to her and Ik bringing some magic on stage as we gather to celebrate the best in film and television”, Uzoukwu stated.

Amina began her radio career with Homeboyz Radio and later moved to Capital FM where she hosts Capital In The Morning, the station’s flagship show. As a TV host, she has worked on various shows on the DStv platform such as; MNET’s Lifestyle and Entertainment Show Mashariki Mix, Moments on Ebony Life TV, Maisha Superstar on Maisha Magic East and currently The Turn Up on Maisha Magic East.

Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards is touted as Africa’s most prestigious celebration of film and TV talent behind and in front of the cameras.

It celebrates among many categories, including the Best Actor in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series), Best Actor in a Drama (Movie/TV Series), Best Actress in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series), and Best Actress in a Drama (Movie/TV Series).

It also celebrates the Best Supporting Actor (Movie/TV Series), the Best Supporting Actress (Movie/TV Series), and the Best Short Film or Online Video.

The 2020 event is set to be held on Saturday, March 14, at Ekos Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria.

Nigerian Actress Adesua Etomi rocks the red carpet during the AMVCA Awards held in 2017.
Nigerian Actress Adesua Etomi rocks the red carpet during the AMVCA Awards held in 2017.
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