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Nollywood actress Uche Jombo has officially handed over the AMVCA Best Actress trophy to her longtime friend and colleague, Chioma Akpotha, weeks after the award ceremony.
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At the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Chioma clinched the Best Actress title but was absent due to being in the United States. Despite being present at the event, Uche Jombo faced backlash online for not collecting the award on her friend’s behalf.
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Putting the criticism to rest, Uche shared a heartwarming video on Instagram capturing the moment she reunited with Chioma and delivered the prestigious trophy. She humorously added that she flew first class to make the delivery extra special.
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“This award would have been so amazing if Uche had gone on stage and collected it for Chioma Chukwuma… Hello, I flew it, first class,” she joked.
In the emotional clip, Chioma held the award with pride as she thanked the AMVCA organisers, her fans, God, and her late mother. She reflected on her journey, describing it as one filled with ups and downs but marked by resilience and passion for her craft.
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“Thank you, Jesus, thank you, my mama in heaven, thank you, AMVCA, thank you, my fans. Mama, I finally made it,” Chioma said tearfully.
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“It’s been a long journey, a journey of highs and lows, but through it all, I stayed true to my craft. That’s why today I am able to hold this award to the glory of God and to the shame of the devil.”
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