The nominees for the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have been officially revealed, celebrating exceptional talent and contributions to African entertainment.
The announcement, broadcast live on Africa Magic channels, spotlighted the creativity of filmmakers, actors, and storytellers shaping the industry.
The prestigious awards ceremony is set to take place on May 10, 2025, at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. Public voting is open on the Africa Magic website until May 4.
Now in its 11th year, the AMVCA continues to honor excellence across 27 categories, combining jury-selected and audience-voted awards. A distinguished panel, chaired by veteran filmmaker Femi Odugbemi, will determine the winners in 18 non-voting categories, while fans will decide the winners of nine audience-voted categories.
Additionally, two special recognitions—the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Trailblazer Award—will celebrate pioneers in the African film industry.
Here are the nominees:
Best Movie
- Christmas in Lagos
- Farmer’s Bride
- Freedom Way
- House of Gaa
- Inkabi
- Lisabi
- Skeleton Coast
- Suspicion
Best Director
- House of Gaa
- Inkabi
- Seven Doors
- Skeleton Coast
- The Man Died
- The Weekend
Best Lead Actress
- Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors)
- Gbubemi Ejeye (Farmer’s Bride)
- Uzoamaka Onuoha (Agemo)
- Uche Montana (Thin Line)
- Uzoamaka Aniunoh (Phoenix Fury)
- Hilda Dokubo (Wives on Strike 3)
- Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre)
Best Lead Actor
- Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo)
- Bucci Franklin (The Weekend)
- Femi Branch (House of Gaa)
- Thapelo Makoena (Skeleton Coast)
- Bimbo Manuel (Princess on a Hill)
- Stan Nze (Suspicion)
- Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors)
- Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi: The Uprising)
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 (Wives on Strike 3)
- Darasimi Nadi (Aburo)
Best Supporting Actor
- Gabriel Afolayan (Inside Life)
- Adedayo Adebowale (Lisabi)
- Aliu Gafar (Seven Doors)
- Femi Jacobs (Freedom Way)
- RMD (Christmas in Lagos)
- Uzor Arukwe (Suspicion)
- Mike Afolarin (House of Gaa)
Best Cinematography
- Agemo
- Inkabi
- Lisabi (The Uprising)
- Skeleton Coast
- Soft Love
- The Legend of The Vagabond Queen of Lagos
- Yen Ara Asaase Ni
Best Editing
- Inkabi (Tongai Furusa)
- Christmas in Lagos (Martini Akande)
- Skeleton Coast (Jordan Koen)
- Soft Love (Holmes Awa, Paballo Modingoane)
- Lisabi: The Uprising (Anthill Studios)
- Princess on a Hill (Laughter Ephraim, Peter Ugbede)
Best Costume Design
- Aníkúlápó: The Rise of the Spectre
- Christmas in Lagos
- House of Gaa
- Lisabi
Best Makeup
- Aníkúlápó: The Rise of the Spectre
- Inside Life
- Farmer’s Bride
- Lisabi (The Uprising)
- Seven Doors
- Suspicion
Best Documentary
- Mai DùnDún
- I Will Remember You
- On Your Own
- Walvis Tale
Best Series (Scripted)
- Cheta M
- Inside Life
- Princess on a Hill
- Roses & Ivy
- Seven Doors
Best Series (Unscripted)
- Ebuka Turns Up Africa
- Skillers: The Building Reality Show
- Style Magnate
- Take Me Home
- Wa Milele
Best Writing (Movie)
- A Ghetto Story
- Christmas in Lagos
- Freedom Way
- House of Gaa
- Skeleton Coast
- The Weekend
Best Writing (TV Series)
- Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre
- Cheta M
- Princess on a Hill
- Roses & Ivy
- Seven Doors
- Untying Kanti
Best Art Direction
- Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre
- Christmas in Lagos
- Farmer’s Bride
- Lisabi (The Uprising)
- Seven Doors
- The Man Died
Best Sound Design
- Beast of Two Worlds
- Freedom Way
- Inkabi
- Lisabi (The Uprising)
- Seven Doors
- Suspicion
Best Music/Score
- Freedom Way
- Inkabi
- Seven Doors
- Skeleton Coast
- Soft Love
Best Short Film
- Brukaci
- Sukari
- The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Seyi Ajayi
- What Are You Truly Afraid Of?
Best Unscripted M-Net Original
- Husband Material
- Nigerian Idol (Season 9)
- Overall Best
- Pastor Wants a Wife
Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)
- Seven Doors
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Kaka
- Anikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre
- Mai Martaba
Best Indigenous Language (East Africa)
- The Caller
- Empty Grave
- Makosa ni Yangu
- Sabotage
- Wa Milele (Forever?)
Best Indigenous Language (South Africa)
- Walvis Tale
- The Vow
- Mwizukanji
- Man of Gold
- Lukas
Best Scripted M-Net Original
- Uriri
- All Mine
- My Fairytale Wedding
- Italo
- The Caller
- Kam U Stay
Best MultiChoice Talent Factory
- Gone
- Everything Light Touches
- The Immersive Alarm
- Deadbeat
- Nwananga
- Rivals in Time
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