Following the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), controversial Nigerian singer Portable has accused the event’s producers of failing to recognise actor and producer Ibrahim Chatta.
Portable responded to the 11th AMVCA results by claiming that industry biases unfairly disqualified Ibrahim Chatta, who was nominated for Best Lead Actor for his performance in House of GAA.
Ultimately, Femi Adebayo won the prize for his role in Seven Doors, and Chioma Chukwuka won the Best Lead Actress honour.
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In a passionate video message that he shared on Instagram, Portable said:
“My fans, there is a gang up in the Nigerian entertainment industry, even in Nollywood. They didn’t give Ibrahim Chatta an award at the 11th AMVCA despite his impeccable acting. That was how I was also snubbed by The Headies Awards.”
He also denounced Nigeria’s award culture, suggesting that honours are usually given to powerful people or those with money rather than on the basis of merit.
“We don’t need awards. We need food, we need money. We have money but we can’t use money to buy awards like some persons.
Ibrahim Chatta, if they don’t award you, God will reward you. My boss, you are my mentor. I love you,” he added.
It’s interesting to note that Chatta has already implied bias against him.
Similar controversy was sparked in 2023 when the actor asserted that an industry conspiracy was to blame for his lack of AMVCA nominations.
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Watch the video below:
See some reactions:
@maseevshotz:
“If them no award you, God will reward you 👏👏👏👏👏”
@official_taiwo001:
“if things goes well
😹😹Portable fit enter studio this night self 😂😂”
@ayor_aad:
“No be lie, na true you talk for this one, na even Ibrahim shatta deserve that supporting actor”
@big_fish0707:
“Werey say 20million 4 scenes 😂😂, how much be the whole production 😂”
@xclusivekandy:
“You Don eey clean up. Keep it up werey olorin pajawiri”
@kiddies_adults_wears:
“Na wetin you and ur 4th baby mama don discuss abi 😂😂😂”
@darenolumide:
“FACT ONLY. @ibrahimchatta_lordthespis You’re trying so hard and putting in so much effort in your job and the movie industry, don’t think it’s unnoticed. God sees it all, and I truly believe He’ll reward you and crown your efforts in His perfect time.❤️🙌”
@alarape1278:
“On ds I support portable Amtcva Abi wetyn be Der name der eyes blind no be small.”
@calebowoyemi:
“Ibrahim Chata once said he doesn’t submit his movies for awards …and you have to submit your movies for awards to be nominated.. . It’s not a matter of not recognizing his work or talent in the industry.. of course IBRAHIM CHATTA is a living legend ❤️❤️🙌🙌”
@quadriano4631:
“@ibrahimchatta_lordthespis tried to educate people through curiosity make me ask show by Bae U, he said before you can be nominated you will have to make a movie and submit to AMVCA they will assess it then decide if it is worthy then all other things follow, but you are just online but not updated. Thou I understand this post is coming from the love you have for Egbon Ibrahim Chatta but he has made himself clear. “I am not interested” we all have dreams and it can’t be the same.”
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