Kunle Remi slams the format of the AMVCA awards ceremony

Nigerian actor Kunle Remi has raised questions about the way awards are presented at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, implying that the process falls short of the standards seen at major international ceremonies like the Oscars.

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Remi made this comment on Monday in response to a video from the 2026 Oscars, where Hollywood star Michael B. Jordan was seen receiving his Best Actor trophy with his name already engraved on it.

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The video, which Remi shared on his Instagram story, showed Jordan's award being personalized immediately after his win, allowing him to take it home right away.

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Remi drew a contrast between this process and what he claimed happens at the AMVCA, suggesting that winners there often have to share a single award for the night and then return to collect their own at a later time.

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His remarks sparked a discussion online, with some observers noting that AMVCA winners typically do receive their plaques during the ceremony, unless they are not present to collect them.

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Some people suggested that Remi may have been thinking of a different awards event, such as the 2025 Headies Awards, where singer Shallipopi experienced an awkward moment when he won the Best Rap Single category but only received a handshake on stage.

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This is not the first time Remi has publicly criticized the AMVCA, having previously expressed disappointment in 2023 when he did not receive a nomination for his performance as Saro in the film Anikulapo, despite the movie securing 16 nominations.

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Remi's past criticism of the AMVCA adds context to his recent comments, which have generated significant discussion and debate online.