‘This is huge’: Reactions as Femi Adebayo’s ‘King of Thieves’ bags 8 nominations at 2023 AMVCA
Mia Walsh
Updated on April 07, 2026
Nigerian actor and film director, Femi Adebayo Salami’s movie, ‘King of Thieves’ has bagged 8 nominations at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).
Femi Adebayo shared the good news via his Instagram page, congratulating himself, the cast, and the crew of the movie.
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He wrote, “AMVCA 9th Edition Nomination Category Unveiled. Congratulations to the amazing cast and crew. WE DID IT! Now, let the voting begin”.
‘King of Thieves’ received nominations for various categories including Best Director, Best Actor, Best Art Director, Best Writer, Best Picture Editor, Best Makeup, Best Sound Track, and Best Overall Movie.
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Reacting to the good news, the actor’s colleagues took to the comment section to rejoice with him.
Mo Bimpe: “Well deserved”.
Kolawole Ajeyemi: “Congratulations Egbon”.
Olayinka Solomon: “Well deserved”.
Jumoke Odetola: “This is huge Congratulations sir”.
Kiki Bakare: “My mayor super proud of you sir congratulations”.
Toyin Abraham: “Yessss let’s goo”.
Ibrahim Yekini: “Etiko poor Olorun”
Ibrahim Chatta: “Congratulations Amir wa”.
See his post below:
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