The Real Housewives of Lagos
22 May 2023

AMVCA: Here are all the award-winning shows you can stream on Showmax

The AMVCAs may be over, but the highlights from the show will forever remain with us. More importantly, a good number of the winning shows are available to stream on Showmax.

From telenovelas to our very own Showmax Originals, here are 5 AMVCA-winning shows you can binge on Showmax.

1. The Real Housewives of Lagos (Reunion Episode) - Adeola Art-Alade, winner Best Costume Designer (Movie/TV Series)

The Real Housewives of Lagos delivered on drama, glamour, and fashion…and the AMVCA jury agree. The Showmax Original took home the award for Best Costume Designer for The Reunion episode which saw the ladies stun in traditional attire from various Nigerian tribes. So, if you're in the mood for some high-class fashion with a sprinkle of gbas gbos, check out The Real Housewives of Lagos.

2. Crime and Justice Lagos - Holmes Awa & Daniel Tom, winner Best Picture Editor (Movie and TV Series) and Yinka Edward, Best TV Series

Crime and Justice Lagos won the heart of fans with its captivating storyline and crisp picture quality. It’s no surprise then that the show clinched the award for Best TV Series and Best Picture Editor. The series follows Inspectors Kelechi and Danladi of the fictional Serious and Special Crimes Unit as they solve gritty crimes in the bustling city of Lagos.

3. Ricordi, winner Best Original Drama Series

What do you get when you mix some of Nollywood’s hottest stars on the rise and a spicy script? An AMVCA-award-winning drama series! Produced by BBNaija alumna Diane Russet, Ricordi follows a group of young people and their complicated love lives.

4. Njoro Wa Uba, winner Best Original Comedy Series


Leaving the shores of Nigeria and crossing into Kenya, Njoro Wa Uba clinched the award for Best Original Comedy Series. The show follows Njoro on his journey and daily struggles as an educated cab driver.

5. Mpali, winner Best Original Telenovela

Beating out hot favourites like Itura and Covenant, Mpali went on to emerge as the Best Original Telenovela. The Zambian series revolves around a rich polygamist, Nguzu who has six wives. His home appears to be peaceful until he marries another woman named Tamara, his sixth and youngest wife.

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