Why I Refused To Host AMVCA 2026 – IK Osakioduwa

IK Osakioduwa

Popular media personality IK Osakioduwa has explained why he did not host the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). His absence ended a run that began with the inaugural ceremony in 2013, and fans have been reacting.

Speaking during an interview on The Morayo Show, IK disclosed that his absence from the 2026 edition was not due to any disagreement with Africa Magic but was based on personal convictions.

IK added that his decision not to host was influenced by his stance on certain brand endorsements.

His words, “This year, I wasn’t destined to host this year. I strongly believe in where God has sent you to be and at the time they sent you to be.

Africa Magic will always be my first love when it comes to media. At least with TV, we are in love with each other, they love me and I love them. So, there was no problem there.

I have a few principles that didn’t agree with that particular edition.

I don’t endorse alcoholic brands or tobacco brands. So I wouldn’t have been able to serve properly in that particular edition.

I won’t have effectively delivered what they needed.”

WOW.