The African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is an annual event that celebrates and recognizes excellence within the African film and television industry. It honors the contributions of filmmakers, actors, and content creators who have made notable impacts in their respective fields over the previous year. Since its inception in 2013, the AMVCA has grown to become one of the most prestigious awards in the African entertainment industry, showcasing the talent and creativity that continue to define the continent’s film landscape.
The 2025 AMVCA nominations have been officially announced, highlighting a diverse range of talent and achievements across various categories. Among the nominees are:
Best Lead Actress
Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors)
Uzoamaka Onuoha (Agemo)
Gbubemi Ejeye (Farmer’s Bride)
Uche Montana (Thin Line)
Hilda Dokubo (Wives on Strike 3)
Uzoamaka Aniunoh (Phoenix Fury)
Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre)
Best Lead Actor
Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo)
Bucci Franklin (The Weekend)
Thapelo Makoena (Skeleton Coast)
Femi Branch (House of Gaa)
Bimbo Manuel (Princess on a Hill)
Stan Nze (Suspicion)
Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi: The Uprising)
Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors)
Best Supporting Actor
Adedayo Adebowale (Lisabi)
Gabriel Afolayan (Inside Life)
Aliu Gafar (Seven Doors)
RMD (Christmas in Lagos)
Femi Jacobs (Freedom Way)
Uzor Arukwe (Suspicion)
Efa Iwara (Princess on a Hill)
Mike Afolarin (House of Gaa)
In addition to these categories, the AMVCA also features a wide array of technical and special awards, such as Excellence in Film Editing, Best Indigenous Language Film (with regional categories for East Africa, South Africa, and West Africa), Best Digital Content Creator, and Best MultiChoice Talent Factory.
Notable Nominations:
Best Film Editing includes nominations for Inkabi (Tongai Furusa), Skeleton Coast (Jordan Koen), Christmas in Lagos (Martini Akande), Soft Love (Holmes Awa, Paballo Modingoane), Princess on a Hill (Laughter Ephraim, Peter Ugbede), and Lisabi: The Uprising (Anthill Studios).
Best Indigenous Language films across the various regions feature powerful works like Empty Grave, The Caller, Makosa ni Yangu (East Africa), The Vow, Walvis Tale (South Africa), and Lisabi: The Uprising, Seven Doors (West Africa).
Best Digital Content Creator recognizes influencers and digital storytellers such as Iyo Prosper Adokiye, Elozonam Ogbolu, Taaooma, Chiamaka Uzokwe, Ariyiikedimples, and Brainjotter.
The AMVCA is more than just a celebration of cinematic achievements. It is a platform that helps bring African talent to the global stage, highlighting the creativity, innovation, and diversity of the continent’s entertainment industry. This year’s nominations are a testament to the growth and evolving narrative of African storytelling, which continues to captivate audiences both locally and internationally.