Chichi Nworah, producer of 'Shanty Town,' reacts to 11 AMVCA nominations

The film received a record amount of nominations.The candidates for this year's Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) have been unveiled ahead of the renowned event's ninth edition.With 16 nominations, Kunle Afolayan's Netflix Original, Anikulapo, emerged as the standout, followed by Jade Osiberu's action thriller, Brotherhood, with 11 nominations. Shanty Town by Chinenye (Chichi) Nworah received 11 nominations as well. Dimeji Ajibola was named Best Director, Walter Odhiambo was named Best Lighting Designer, Jonathan Kovel was named Best Cinematographer, Olalekan Isiaka was named Best Art Director, Chidi Mokeme was named Best Actor, and Nse Ikpe-Etim was named Best Actress. Ini Edo for Best Actress; Jaysynths & Hotkid for Best Sound Track; Maryam Ndukwe & Hakeem Effects Onilogbo for Best make up; Kolade Morakinyo for Best sound Editor; Bunmi Fashina, Tiannah Empire and Secrets of April for Best costume Designer. Reacting to the multiple nominations, Nworah said, "Recognition for one’s creative work comes with a great feeling. It feels good that Shanty Town bagged ten nominations. This shows the depth of work, sleepless nights, talents, creativity, and other resources put together to produce the masterpiece. Shanty Town is part of my journey to tell a local story with global artistry. With Shanty Town, I tried to create a departure from the norm. And we are happy with the results coming out. Creating a project like Shanty Town took a lot of money, and it stretched my co-executives and me, but seeing the positive global acceptance turned that stretch into joy."