Osas Ighodaro is riding high on industry acclaim after two films she executive-produced earned multiple nominations at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards. The actress and producer took to Instagram to celebrate, sharing her excitement with fans and calling the moment a triumph for everyone involved. "Woop Woop!! I am a very proud Executive Producer doing my happy dance right now… We continue to give God all the Glory!" she wrote. Her projects, 3 Cold Dishes and Colors of Fire, each landed key nods ahead of the May 9 ceremony in Lagos.
3 Cold Dishes, directed by Asurf Oluseyi and written by Tomi Adesina, follows three women trafficked as teenagers who reunite to seek justice. The film features Wale Ojo and Femi Jacobs and is up for best movie, best screenplay, best music score, and best director. Colors of Fire, helmed by Niyi Akinmolayan, dives into love and tradition amid clan rivalry, with Uzor Arukwe, Mercy Aigbe, Femi Branch, and Gabriel Afolayan in pivotal roles. It earned nominations for best lead actor, best supporting actor, best costume design, and best art direction.
Ighodaro credited the recognition to the hard work and creativity poured into both films, highlighting the long hours and collaborative spirit behind the scenes. The dual nominations underscore the rising quality and thematic depth of Nollywood productions gaining continental visibility.
Osas Ighodaro's double nomination success mirrors the quiet rise of Nollywood women shaping stories from behind the camera. With 3 Cold Dishes tackling human trafficking and Colors of Fire exploring cultural tension, these films reflect the kind of layered storytelling Nigerian audiences now demand. This isn't just award season buzz—it's proof that purpose-driven production is paying off.
