Popular Nigerian Actor and Movie Producer, Ibrahim Chatta stated that his absence from the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) nominations was not due to snubbing from the organizers but a lack of interest in the award show having not submitted any of his films for consideration.
In a podcast, “Curiosity Made Me Ask” with Isbae, Mr Ibrahim Chata, known for his Yoruba-language films but stating his introverted personality he believed the organisers might assume he wouldn’t attend events even if recognised. He showed no interest stated, “I am not interested in the AMVCA. Why should I be praying for something that I am not interested in? Whenever I am interested to go for the AMVCA, I will make a film and submit the film so that I can be rated and check if I was worthy of the award,”.
He also questioned whether key players in the industry Intentionally avoid inviting him to social interactions with the film industry as he added, “I ask myself why I have not been invited. You know, I am not a very social person, so maybe they think if they give me [an award], I won’t show up. Maybe that was why I wasn’t invited.”
He Award winning Actor and Producer, seemed satisfied with his achievements in award ceremonies, and isn’t moved by the AMVCA, as he said, “Do you know how many awards I have? Nelson Mandela award, Pink Award from Wole Soyinka, I have one from Odunlade Adekola and many others,”
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