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Chichi Nworah, a producer of the renowned film series ‘Shanty Town’, has expressed her satisfaction with the 10 nominations secured by the crime thriller at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.
She described the nominations as a well-deserved reward for the tireless efforts and financial investments made during the production of the series.
The nominations were earned across a variety of categories, including Best Actor and Actress in a Drama, Best Art Director, Best Costume Designer, Best Lighting Designer, Best Soundtrack, Best Make-up, Best Cinematographer, and Best Sound Editor.
In an interview, Nworah expressed her delight with the recognition of their creative work, which she believes is a testament to the depth of talent, creativity, and resources invested in the project. She noted that the series is part of her quest to tell local stories with a global artistic touch, and that the positive global reception of the project has been immensely satisfying.
Creating such a project required a significant financial investment and stretched Nworah and her co-executives, but the positive outcome has turned that stretch into joy. Overall, Nworah is thrilled with the nominations and believes they represent a departure from the norm in terms of storytelling and artistry.
