In another recognition of her contributions to the film industry, Chinenye “Chichi” Nworah clinched the Best Scripted M-Net Original award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for her romantic series, ‘My Fairytale Wedding’.
This latest triumph follows Nworah’s previous AMVCA successes. In 2023, her gritty Netflix series, ‘Shanty Town’, garnered 10 nominations and global acclaim, ranking as the platform’s most-streamed African Original in Nigeria in the first half of 2023. In 2024, ‘Slum King’ won Best Scripted M-Net Original, lauded for its raw portrayal of resilience in Lagos’ underbelly. These accolades cement Nworah’s reputation as a trailblazer whose narratives challenge norms and spark dialogue.
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‘My Fairytale Wedding’, a 2024 M-Net Original series produced by Nworah’s Giant Creative Studios, delivers a vibrant blend of romance, drama, and Lagos opulence, reimagining classic Nollywood tropes with a modern flair. The series follows Moji (Ini Edo), a successful but romantically unlucky baker, navigating love, family pressures, and unexpected twists. Alongside her, characters like Ramsey Noah, Tima (Carolyn Hutchings) and Precious (Lilian Esoro) grapple with personal struggles, from heartbreak to marital strain, set against lavish weddings and cultural nuance.
Naomi Chima @ThePUNCH
