The glitz, the glamour, the moments that take your breath away — the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) returns for its 11th electrifying edition. In a grand announcement that sent ripples across the entertainment world, Africa Magic, in partnership with MultiChoice, has revealed the coveted nominees who will battle for glory on May 10.
More than just an award, the AMVCA stands as a beacon celebrating excellence in storytelling; from acting to directing, writing to editing — honoring the artistry that shapes the African narrative. And this year, digital content creators take their rightful place in the spotlight, their viral stories and relatable skits finally earning them a seat at the table.
Leading the charge is the gripping Nigerian drama ‘Seven Doors’, amassing a staggering nine nominations. Close behind is the revolutionary tale ‘Lisabi: The Uprising’ with seven nods, while the mystical epic ‘Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre’ holds its own with five nominations.
Prepare for unforgettable moments; triumphs, upsets, and tears — as these contenders face off for Africa’s most prestigious screen honors.
And now, the nominees…
Best Digital Content Creator
- Iyo Prosper
- Jide ‘Pounds’ Ibitoye
- Mariam Akpaokagi-Greene (Taaooma)
- Ariyike Dimples
- Elozonam
Best Supporting Actress
- Meg Otanwa – Inside Life
- Tina Mba – Suspicion
- Ireti Doyle – All’s Fair in Love
- Ini Dima-Okojie – Skeleton Coast
- Mercy Aigbe – Farmer’s Bride
- Omoni Oboli – The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3
- Darasimi Nnadi – Aburo
Best Supporting Actor
- Gabriel Afolayan – Inside Life
- Adedayo Adebowale Macaroni – Lisabi: The Uprising
- Aliu Gafar – Seven Doors
- Femi Jacobs – Freedom Way
- Richard Mofe-Damijo – Christmas in Lagos
- Uzor Arukwe – Suspicion
- Mike Afolarin – House of Ga’a
- Efa Iwara – Princess on a Hill
Best Lead Actress
- Chioma Chukwuka – Seven Doors
- Bimbo Ademoye – Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
- Uche Montana – Thinline
- Gbugbemi Ejeye – Farmer’s Bride
- Uzoamaka Onuoha – Agemo
- Uzoamaka Aniunoh – Phoenix Fury
- Hilda Dokudo – The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3
Best Indigenous Language Film (South Africa)
- Walvis Tale
- The Vow
- Mwizukanji
- Man of Gold
- Lukas
Best Indigenous M-Net Original
- Mai Shayi
- The Caller
- Show Me The Way
- Ebighi Ebi
- Subterranea
- Onye Agbata Obim
- Amoanimaa’s Era
Best Short Film
- Sukari
- Brukaci
- What Are You Really Afraid Of?
- In Bloom: ‘Afefe’
- The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Seyi Ajayi
Best Editing
- Inkabi — Tongai Furusa
- Christmas in Lagos — Martini Akande
- Skeleton Coast — Jordan Koen
- Soft Love — Holmes Awa and Paballo Modingoane
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Anthill Studios
- Princess on A Hill — Laughter Ephraim and Peter Ugbede
Best Cinematography
- Yen Ara Asaase Ni (This Is Our Land) — Onasis Gaisie, Michael Sefa, Apagnawen Annankra
- Inkabi — Chuanne Blofield
- The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos — Leo Purman
- Skeleton Coast — Wesley Johnston
- Soft Love — Ebrahim Hajee
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Barnabas Emordi and Nora Awolowo
- Agemo — Papama Tangela
Best Sound Design
- Inkabi
- Seven Doors
- Freedom Way
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Ajakaju: Beast Of Two Worlds
- Suspicion
Best Score / Music
- Inkabi — Seoli Bongani Mashaba
- Freedom Way — Ahuurra Andrew, Kehinde “Louddaaa” Alabi, Cobhams Asuquo
- Seven Doors — Tolu Obanro
- Soft Love — Kolade Morankinyo (MPSE) and Efa Iwara (Love and Hate)
- Skeleton Coast — Chris Letcher
Best Art Direction
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
- Christmas In Lagos
- Farmer’s Bride
- Seven Doors
- The Man Died
- Lisabi: The Uprising
Best Costume Design
- Toyin Ogundeji – Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
- Bolanle Austen-Peters, Yolanda Okereke, Juliana Dede, Gloria Oyu – House Of Ga’a
- Oluwatoyin Balogun, Oyeade Adeimpe Adedimeji – Lisabi: The Uprising
- Opeyemi Sogeke – Phoenix Fury
- Adedamola Adeyemi – Christmas In Lagos
Best Makeup
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect)
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect)
- Seven Doors — Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect)
- Inside Life — Kpoudosu Winifred
- Suspicion — Tracy Izogie and Adeleke Toluwulashe Maigari
- Farmer’s Bride — Abejide Oluwatosin Mercy
Best Writing (TV Series)
- Untying Kantai — Abel Mutua Musyoka
- Tuki? — Louise Kamwangi
- Roses and Ivy — Biodun Stephen and Abimbola Akinrinbola
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Shola Dada
- Princess on A Hill — Bibi Ukpo, Niyi Adeniji, Sonia Nwosu
- Cheta’M — Ifeanyi Chidi Barbara
- Seven Doors — Adebayo Tijani, Yinka Laoye, Soyombo-Oluyombo Oluwagbemiga
Best Writing (Movie)
- The Weekend — Egbemawei Dimiyei Sammy, Vanessa Kanu, Frederick O. Anyaebunam Jnr
- Skeleton Coast — Omolola Lamikanra
- Freedom Way — Blessing Uzzi
- Phoenix Fury — Ifeoma N. Chukwuogo
- A Ghetto Love Story — Victoria Eze
- House of Ga’a — Tunde Babalola
- Christmas In Lagos — Jadesola Osiberu
Best Documentary
- Walvis Tale — David Benade and Tim Huebschle
- Dundun — Ifeoluwa Fatogun and Ebi Atawodi
- O.Y.O (On Your Own) — Daniel Omokhagbo Itegboje
- Women of Salt: The Resilience of Ebonyi’s Woman — Jessica Eneh, Eric Chidom, Kelechi Agbara, Vera Okoh
- I Will Remember You — Mohamed Rida Gueznai
The countdown begins…
Who will rise, who will fall, and who will etch their names in African cinematic history?
May 10 — the night of reckoning awaits.