The 2017 City People Movie Awards (eight in the series) came with glitz, razzmatazz and emotion from nominees, winners and fans.
The award which held on Sunday October 8th at Balmoral Event Centre, Oregun Ikeja, Lagos, was a great recognition for veterans and rising stars in the Nigerian movie industry.
Some of the first time winners at the event were very emotional and grateful for the acknowledgement of their contribution in the entertainment industry.
The publisher of City People Magazine, Dr. Seye Kehinde, revealed that the award was aimed at recognising the contribution of veterans and upcoming stars in the movie industry.
He also said the award will encourage the artistes to want to do more.
Below are the list of awardees and winners.
2017 City People Movie Awards (WINNERS)
MOVIE (English)
- Best Actor of the Year (English)—Ken Erics
- Best Actress of the Year (English)—Ufuoma McDermott
- Face of Nollywood Award (English)–Adesua Etomi
- Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English)–Bolanle Ninalowo
- Best Supporting Actress of the Year (English)—Tana Adelana
- Revelation of the Year (English)–Nichole Banna
- Best Upcoming Actor of the Year (English)–Stan Nze
- Best Upcoming Actress of the Year (English)–Nazo Ekezie
- Most Promising Actor of the Year (English)–Micheal Uba
- Most Promising Actress of the Year (English)—Lilian Afegbai
- Best New Actor of the Year (English)—Dave Ogbeni
- Best New Actress of the Year (English)—Sylvia Edem
- Best Movie of the Year (English)—The Wedding Party
- Best Movie Producer of the Year (English)—Omoni Oboli
- Best Movie Marketer of the Year (English)—Paul Chuks Okoli (Paulo Concepts ltd)
- Evergreen Movie Marketer of the Year (English)–Gab Onyi Okoye (Gabosky Films)
- Movie Director of the Year (English)–Tope Oshin
- Comic Actor of the Year (English)–Samuel Ajibola
- Best TV Series of the Year (English)–The Johnson
MOVIE (Yoruba)
- Best Actor of the Year (Yoruba)–Femi Adebayo
- Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba)–Faithia Balogun Williams
- Best Supporting Actor of the Year (Yoruba)–Solagbade Mustapha
- Best Supporting Actress of the Year (Yoruba)–Tayo Sobola
- Best Movie of the Year (Yoruba)–Iyawo Adedigba
- Best Movie Producer of the Year (Yoruba)–Juwon Quadri
- Best Movie Marketer of the Year (Yoruba)—Timolak Films
- Evergreen Yoruba Movie Marketer of the Year—Corporate Pictures
- Movie Director of the Year (Yoruba)–Okiki Afolayan
- Most Promising Actress of the Year (Yoruba)—Yetunde Bakare
- Most Promising Actor of the Year (Yoruba)—Dauda Sulaimon
- Best New Actor of the Year (Yoruba)-–Olasunkanmi Akanni Olohuniyo
- Best New Actress of the Year (Yoruba)—Ferrari Okoro
- Online Television With Best Movie Content Award—Iroko TV
- Best Television Series of the Year (Yoruba)—Campus Life
- Comic Actor of the Year (Yoruba)—Tayo Amokade a.k.a Ijebu
- Yoruba Movie Personality of the Year (Male)–Odunlade Adekola
- Yoruba Movie Personality of the Year (Female)–Liz Anjorin
- Revelation of the Year (Yoruba)—Motunrayo Balogun
- Fastest Rising Actor of the Year (Yoruba)—Bankole Sunday
- Fastest Rising Actress of the Year (Female)–Oluwaseyi Edun
- Best Indigenous Pay TV Award—Startimes
- Best Young Producer of the Year—Oluwaseyi Edun
MOVIE (Kannywood)
- Kannywood Best Actor of the Year—Aminu Sheriff Momo
- Kannywood Best Actress of the Year—Halima Atete
- Kannywood Best Supporting Actor of the Year—Lawan Ahmed
- Kannywood Best Supporting Actress of the Year—Fatima Shu’ma
- Most Promising Kannywood Actor of the Year—Ibrahim Daddy
- Most promising Kannywood Actress of the Year—Hajara Isah
- Kannywood Best New Actor of the Year—Umar M. Sheriff
- Kannywood Best New Actress of the Year—Maryam Aliyu (Yar Film)
- Kannywood Best Kid Actor of the Year—Ahmed Ali Nuhu
- Kannywood Best Director of the Year—Kamal S. Alkali
- Kannywood Best Producer of the Year—Sani Sule Kastina
- Kannywood Best Movie of the Year—Rariya
- Best Kannywood Series on TV Award—Kukan Kurchiya
- Kannywood Best Actor on Series Award—Ibrahim Daddy,
- Best Kannywood Actress on Series Award—Rashida Lobbo
16 Best Kannywood Friendly TV Station Award—Dadin Kowa (Startimes)
- Face of Kannywood Award—Jamila Umar Nagudu
Special Recognition Awards
- Western Lotto – Biggest Supporter of Nollywood Award
- Tope Alabi – Best sound Track Artiste of the Year
- Kunle Afolayan – Special Recognition Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Funke Adepegba – Special Recognition Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Tina Mba – Special Recognition Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Sani Musa Danja – Special Recognition Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Ali Nuhu – Special Recognition Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Mo Abudu – Special Recognition Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Bolaji Amusan – Special Recognition Award for your remarkable a.k.a Mr. Latin contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Victor Osuagwu – Special Recognition Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- John Okafor – Special Recognition Award for your remarkable a.k.a Mr. Ibu contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Maureen Okpoko – Special Recognition Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Chinyere Nwabueze – Special Recognition Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Sunday Omobolanle – Lifetime Achievement Award for your remarkable a.k.a Pappy Luwe contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Adebayo Salami – Lifetime Achievement Award for your remarkable a.k.a Oga Bello contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Jide Kosoko – Lifetime Achievement Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Dejumo Lewis – Lifetime Achievement Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Kayode Olaiya – Lifetime Achievement Award for your remarkable a.k.a Aderupoko contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Yinka Quadri – Lifetime Achievement Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Taiwo Hassan – Lifetime Achievement Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Abbey Lanre – Lifetime Achievement Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Idowu Philips – Lifetime Achievement Award for your remarkable a.k.a Iya Rainbow contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Antar Laniyan – Lifetime Achievement Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Nkem Owoh – Lifetime Achievement Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Racheal Oniga – Lifetime Achievement Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Pastor Mike & Pastor (Mrs.) Gloria Bamiloye– Lifetime Achievement Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Maureen Ihua – Special Recognition Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Owo Naira Bet – Special Recognition Award for Liz Anjorin for
your remarkable movie, Owo Naira Bet.
- Arinze Okonkwo – Special Recognition Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
- Olakunle Churchill – Special Recognition Award for your remarkable contributions to the growth of the Movie Industry.
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