Movie co-producer, Chichi Nworah has expressed her satisfaction with the 10 nominations secured by the crime thriller- Shanty Town at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards(AMVCA).
According to her, the nominations were a well-deserved reward for the tireless efforts and financial investments made during the production of the series.
The nominations cut across a variety of categories, including Best Actor and Actress in a Drama, Best Art Director, Best Costume Designer, Best Lighting Designer, Best Soundtrack, Best Make-up, Best Cinematographer, and Best Sound Editor.
In an interview, Nworah was glad about the recognition of their creative work, which she believes is a testament to the depth of talent, creativity, and resources invested in the project. She also noted that the series is part of her quest to tell local stories with a global artistic touch and that the positive global reception of the project has been immensely satisfying.
Creating such a project was capital intensive that it stretched Nworah and her co-executives, but the finished product has turned that stretch into joy. Overall, Nworah is thrilled with the nominations and believes they raised the bar in storytelling and artistry.