Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta has finally spoken out about being passed over for the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).
The event, which drew a number of celebrities, was held on May 10, 2025, at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island.
In a recent interview, Chatta—an acclaimed actor who has repeatedly been snubbed by the award organisers—opened up about his thoughts on the continued exclusion.
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The movie star, who also owns a film village, appeared as a guest on skit maker Adebayo Ridwan Abidemi, popularly known as Isbae U’s podcast, Curiosity Made Me Ask.
During the conversation, Isbae U questioned why the AMVCA organisers had consistently overlooked him.
In response, Ibrahim Chatta admitted he often asks himself the same thing. However, he clarified that he’s not overly concerned with awards. According to him, if he truly cared, he would have submitted one of his films for consideration.
Chatta then turned the question back to his host, asking if he had any idea how many awards he had already won. He suggested that his lack of social presence might lead organisers to assume he wouldn’t show up at such events.
Sharing a few of his recognitions, the actor revealed he had received an award from an international organisation, one from Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka, and another from fellow actor Odunlade Adekola, who honoured individuals he believed were truly deserving.
He said; “I am not interested, why will I be praying for what I am not interested in?. Whenever I am interested, I will submit a film and give it to them to see.”
“I have thought about it, why don’t they invite me because I see younger people attending and winning. Do you know how many awards are in my house?”
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nollywoodmoviesreview: 😂😂😂😂 we can all clap from the television…. Validation comes from those who know the worth and value of your skills and talents. In short ‘amvca’ is not his focus. His gaze is set on higher conquests. He knows what to do if he wants amvca award… he’s just not ready 👍🏾💯.
slim_niikkie : Maybe he knows what majority does not know. Or probably some things are not just free as it seems 😝.
bolatitoabikegeorge : ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I just love uncle Ibrahim and how he they gv am him own yab back 😂😂.
dharmie_lol : I enjoyed every part of the show 😂😂😂😂😂That man is full of wisdom.
itsfeeyah__ : You see now 😢they don’t normally invite him 🙄 😒 why won’t them invite him now natural talent😍.
realtestimonyolumbi : Award or no award, @ibrahimchatta_lordthespis is the best actor I know in Yoruba movies. Is it from his diction or acting skills??? He is too much and in as much as we are entitled to our different opinions, @ibrahimchatta_lordthespis does not need a home decoration to be recognized.
