Filmhouse Group celebrates major AMVCA win for “Farmer’s Bride”

Farmer’s Bride, the emotionally resonant Nollywood drama distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, has secured a major win at the 11th Edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs), marking a proud moment for the Group and its commitment to commercially successful, culturally relevant storytelling.

The film, which captivated audiences nationwide and grossed over ₦166 million at the Nigerian box office, had Mercy Aigbe take home the award for Best Supporting Actress, further cementing its status as one of the most successful and impactful Nollywood releases of the year.

Commenting on the win, Kene Okwuosa, Group CEO of Filmhouse Group, said:
“This award is a celebration of every voice, skill, and vision that brought Farmer’s Bride to life. It affirms the power of collaborative storytelling and reminds us why we invest in films that both move hearts and drive the industry forward. We are immensely proud of this recognition.”

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Ladun Awobokun, Chief Content Officer of FilmOne Entertainment, added:
“Farmer’s Bride” was not just a film, it was a journey of cultural reflection, emotional depth, and audience connection. This win is a testament to our strategy of supporting stories that matter and pushing Nollywood to new creative and commercial heights.”

Produced by Filmone Entertainment, Farmer’s Bride was part of FilmOne’s growing slate of Nollywood originals and international acquisitions, aligning with its broader mission to elevate the African cinematic experience and showcase stories with global appeal.

The win adds to the company’s continued momentum in 2025, following key industry partnerships, box office leadership, and ongoing investments in content development and talent collaboration.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.