Why I Didn’t Attend 2024 AMVCA: Whitemoney Reveals

Big Brother Naija star cum singer Hazel Oyeze, also known as Whitemoney, has stated that attending the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) costs a lot of money.

According to FirstPost, Nigerian and African celebrities from all walks of life exuded glamour as they gathered at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos on Saturday night for the 10th AMVCA.

In an Instagram post, Whitemoney stated that several people had questioned his absence from the annual awards presentation.

However, he was unable to attend the event since creating a suitable attire for the award night would cost at least a million Naira, plus the stylist’s fees.

Whitemoney also cautioned his colleagues not to become reliant to their designers in order to prevent public disgrace following their famous fashion statements at the AMVCA.

He stated, “I’ve been receiving calls over my absence from the AMVCA. How would I go? Do you not see what these brothers are wearing?

“Look at Neo Akpofure’s outfit. Elozonam was dressed entirely in white, as if he had been deported from heaven to construct his own heaven on Earth. Saga resembled all these pink Barbie dudes. His clothing was fantastic. I can’t match their styles. To create an AMVCA-appropriate costume, you would need to spend at least one million naira, plus the cost of a stylist.

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“I am not an actor, therefore I am not worried. AMVCA exerts pressure. Imagine spending over a million naira on an outfit you’ll only wear once. The ladies were simply killing it. Next year, we’ll be moving. I can’t relate. However, make sure you pay your designers in full to avoid them calling you out on social media.