“What an incredible milestone” – Femi Adebayo elated as Seven Doors bags 11 AMVCA nominations

Nollywood actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo Salami has been left overwhelmed as his 2024 movie Seven Doors bags 11 AMVCA nominations.

The movie, which stars Chioma Akpotha, Kolawole Ajeyemi, and many others, bagged Best Indigenous Language West Africa, Best Lead Actress, Best Lead Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director, Best Sound and Sound Design, Best Scripted Series, Best Writer, Best Make-up, Best Art, and Best Music Score.

Femi described the news as an incredible milestone. He expressed gratitude to the cast, crew, and stakeholders who brought the movie to li and noted how their dedication, passion, and talent made it possible.

“11 NOMINATIONS! “SEVEN DOORS” OPENS UP 11 NOMINATIONS AT AMVCA 11!

What an incredible milestone! #SevenDoors has knocked down 11 nominations at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA)!

1. Best Indigenous Language West Africa – @femiadebayosalami
2. Best Lead Actor – @femiadebayosalami
3. Best Lead Actress – @chiomakpotha
4. Best Supporting Actor – @aliu_gafar
5. Best Director – @femiadebayosalami, @adebayotijani @topeadebayosalami
6. Best Sound and Sound design – @piusfatoke, @tyanx, @adam.songbird
7. Best Scripted Series – @femiadebayosalami
8. Best Writer (TV Series) – @adebayotijani @yinkalaoye @general_yombo
9. Best Make – Up – @hakeemeffect
10. Best Art – @tunjiafolayan_telegenicmedia01
11. Best Music Score: @tyanx

A huge THANK YOU to our phenomenal cast, crew, and every stakeholder who brought this masterpiece to life. Your dedication, passion, and talent made this moment possible! 🙌🏽

Now, it’s time to bring home the WIN! We need YOU, our amazing fans, to VOTE for us in the ‘Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa)’ category. Let’s make history together! 🚀💙

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Since Femi’s release of his first movie, Jagun Jagun on Netflix, he has undoubtedly made a mark for himself in the world of Filmmaking. The movie shattered records on Netflix, as it went global on the streaming app with 2.1 million views, and was ranked 5th in Non-English Charts.

In October, Adebayo was quite elated as his 2023 movie, Jagun Jagun bagged 7 nominations at the 2024 AMAA.

In November, he won big at the Best of Nollywood awards where he bagged 4 awards for his 2023 movie, Jagun Jagun. He won the Best Actor award, Best Use of Costume, Best Art Design, and Best Use of Effect, which he dedicated to the people of Kwara state.

A week later, he won another award at Odunlade Adekola Film Production Award ceremony.