Out of the 27 categories, the West African country gathered 16 awards, while Kenya and Ghana shared 5 awards each.
Zambian nominees were not left out of the jubilation as Fred Phiri's production 'Love Games' emerged the Best Television Series (Comedy/Drama) of 2013.
A 26-episode drama, 'Love Games' is a signature product of Safe Love, an HIV prevention campaign by the Ministry of Health and National AIDS Council, with support from the USAID-Funded Communications Support for Health project.
The drama revolves around the lives of five young women in Lusaka who seek love in the age of HIV and AIDS.
Series producer Fred Phiri says the greatest achievement for his production company Media 365 is the ability to tell a story that deeply impacts lives.
"'Love Games' being nominated in 3 AMVCA categories is an honour and great achievement, a testimony to the creativity, talent, skill, hard work and determination of all the people that worked on it and we, as Media 365 and as individuals are deeply honoured to be counted amongst the best in Africa," he adds.
Phiri says his team did not expect to win, not because it does not believe in itself, but because it was up against competition from more developed film industries.
"It is a great honour and achievement for myself, Media 365, the cast, crew and everyone who worked on 'Love Games' and supported the project. We thank all the well-wishers and supporters who sponsored the programme," said Phiri.
And M-Net Africa managing director, Biola Alabi in an interview said M-Net Africa, in association with MultiChoice and Africa Magic, seeks to create a platform where Africa Magic itself can celebrate the stories told across the continent.
"It's a place where Africa can come together and celebrate the best of film and television and since the inaugural ceremony, we have seen quite good growth, people are bringing in high quality movies and amazing products."
"When people say we are the Oscars of Africa, that really scares me
because the Oscars are 86 years old and the AMVCAs are only two years old. But we'll surely get there with time," said Alabi.
Meanwhile, glitz, glamour coupled with electrifying musical performances punctuated this year's awards ceremony.
Among the night's performers were Nigerian star, Flavour ,of the Sawa sawa' fame, Cobhams and Davido.
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