The controversial Nigerian artist, Portable, has accused the organizers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Selection Awards (AMVCA) of allegedly overlooking actor and producer Ibrahim Chatta within the aftermath of the eleventh version of the award ceremony.
In response to the outcomes of the eleventh AMVCA, Portable asserted that Ibrahim Chatta, who obtained a nomination for Finest Lead Actor for his function in Home of GAA, was unjustly denied the award attributable to biases inside the trade.
The award was finally awarded to Femi Adebayo for his efficiency in Seven Doorways, whereas Chioma Chukwuka secured the Finest Lead Actress award.
In a fervent video message posted on his Instagram account, Portable expressed:
“My followers, there’s a gang up within the Nigerian leisure trade, even in Nollywood. They didn’t give Ibrahim Chatta an award on the eleventh AMVCA regardless of his impeccable appearing. That was how I used to be additionally snubbed by The Headies Awards.”
He additional condemned the award tradition in Nigeria, implying that accolades are regularly granted to people with affect or {financial} assets, somewhat than based mostly on benefit.
“We don’t want awards. We want meals, we want cash. We now have cash however we will’t use cash to purchase awards like some individuals.
Ibrahim Chatta, in the event that they don’t award you, God will reward you. My boss, you’re my mentor. I really like you,” he added.
Apparently, this isn’t the primary time Chatta has advised bias towards him. In 2023, the actor claimed his lack of AMVCA nominations was attributable to a conspiracy inside the trade, sparking comparable debate on the time.
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