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Congolese 'Viva Riva' wins Africa's best film award

DR Congo's Viva Riva was voted the best film in Africa at the African Movie Academy Awards which took place in at the Gloryland Centre, Yenogoa Bayelsa State, Nigeria on Sunday.

The film won six out of the seven categories in which it was nominated, namely: best production design, best cinematography, best actor in supporting role, best actress in supporting role, best director and best film.

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