The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) has unveiled its nominees, spotlighting the finest talents in African film, television, and digital content from January 1 to December 31, 2024.
Scheduled for May 10, 2025, the prestigious ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria will honor outstanding achievements in the entertainment industry.
Key Highlights:
πΉ Femi Adebayo’s Netflix Original Seven Doors leads with 9 nominations, including Best Movie, Best Director, and Best Indigenous Language (West Africa).
πΉ Chioma Chukwuka and Femi Adebayo secure Best Lead Actress and Best Lead Actor nominations for Seven Doors.
πΉ Adedimeji Lateef, Uzo Arukwe, and Chioma Chukwuka are nominated for major acting awards in the Best Lead Actor and Best Supporting Actor categories.
πΉ The ceremony will celebrate African storytelling with films like Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, Freedom Way, and more.
Full List of AMVCA 2025 Nominees:
Best Lead Actor:
πΉ Tokunbo – Gideon Okeke
πΉ The Weekend – Bucci Franklin
πΉ House of Ga’a – Femi Branch
πΉ Skeleton Coast – Thapelo Makoena
πΉ Princess on A Hill – Bimbo Manuel
πΉ Suspicion – Stan Nze
πΉ Seven Doors – Femi Adebayo
πΉ Lisabi: The Uprising – Adedimeji Lateef
Best Lead Actress:
πΉ Seven Doors – Chioma Chukwuka
πΉ Farmer’s Bride – Gbubemi Ejeye
πΉ Agemo – Uzoamaka Onuoha
πΉ Thinline – Uche Montana
πΉ Phoenix Fury – Uzoamaka Aniunoh
πΉ The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3 – Hilda Dokubo
πΉ Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre – Bimbo Ademoye
Best Indigenous Language (West Africa):
πΉ Seven Doors – Femi Adebayo
πΉ Lisabi: The Uprising – Adedimeji Lateef & Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji
πΉ Kaka – Prince Daniel
πΉAnikulapo: Rise of the Spectre – Kunle Afolayan
πΉ Mai Martaba – Prince Daniel
Best Editing:
πΉ Inkabi – Tongai Furusa
πΉ Christmas in Lagos – Martini Akande
πΉ Skeleton Coast – Jordan Koen
πΉ Soft Love – Holmes Awa & Paballo Modingoane
πΉ Lisabi: The Uprising – Anthill Studios
πΉ Princess on A Hill – Laughter Ephraim & Peter Ugbede
Best Costume Design:
πΉ Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre – Toyin Ogundeji
πΉ House of Ga’a – Bolanle Austen-Peters, Yolanda Okereke, Juliana Dede, & Gloria Ovu
πΉ Lisabi: The Uprising – Oluwatoyin Balogun & Oyebade Adebimpe Adedimeji
πΉ Phoenix Fury – Opeyemi Sogeke
πΉ Christmas in Lagos – Adedamola Adeyemi
Best Series (Scripted):
πΉ Clarence Peters’ Inside Life – Clarence Peters
πΉ Seven Doors – Femi Adebayo
πΉ Princess on A Hill – Chuka Ejorh, Shayo Oke Sobo, Tolu Ajayi, & Abiola Soyo
πΉ Cheta’M – James Omokwe
πΉ Roses and Ivy – Biodun Stephen
Best Writer (Movie):
πΉThe Weekend – Egbemawei Dimiyei Sammy, Vanessa Kanu, & Frederick O. Anyaebunam Jnr
πΉ Skeleton Coast – Omolola Lamikanra
πΉ Freedom Way – Blessing Uzzi
πΉ Phoenix Fury – Ifeoma N. Chukwuogo
πΉ A Ghetto Love Story – Victoria Eze
πΉ Christmas in Lagos – Jadesola Osiberu
πΉ House of Ga’a – Tunde Babalola
Best Series (Unscripted):
πΉ Style Magnate – Abisola Omolade
πΉ Skillers (The Builders Show) – Bright Jaja, Uche Ikejimba, & Cross Okonkwo
πΉ Ebuka Turns Up Africa – Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Erika Klopper, Ziyanda Ngcaba, & Olamide Ayodeji Adedeji
πΉ Wa Milele? (Forever?) – Kefa Igilo & Jerryson Onasaa
πΉ Uzoamaka Tries Palmwine – Chinekwu Osakwe & Kennedy Ezumah
Best Make-Up:
πΉ Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre – Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect)
πΉ Lisabi: The Uprising – Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect)
πΉ Seven Doors – Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect)
πΉ Clarence Peters’ Inside Life – Kpoudosu Winifred
πΉ Suspicion – Tracy Izogie & Adeleke Toluwulashe Maigari
πΉ Farmer’s Bride – Abejide Oluwatosin Mercy
Best Director:
πΉ Skeleton Coast – Robert O. Peters
πΉ Inkabi – Norman Make
πΉ House of Ga’a – Bolanle Austen-Peters
πΉ The Man Died – Awam Amkpa
πΉ The Weekend – Daniel Emeke Oriahi
πΉ Seven Doors – Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani, and Tope Adebayo
Best Movie:
πΉ Lisabi: The Uprising – Adedimeji Lateef & Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji
πΉ Skeleton Coast – Mondjila Studios
πΉ Suspicion – Tosin Igho
πΉ Inkabi – Princess Mhlongo
πΉ House of Ga’a – Bolanle Austen-Peters & Joseph Umoibom
πΉ Freedom Way – Blessing Uzzi
πΉ Christmas in Lagos – Jadesola Osiberu
πΉ Farmer’s Bride – Kene Okwuosa, Moses Babatope, Craig Shurn, and Colette Otusheso
Best Cinematography:
πΉ Yen Ara Asaase Ni (This Is Our Land) – Onasis Gaisie, Michael Sefa, and Apagnawen Annankra
πΉ Inkabi – Chuanne Blofield
πΉ The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos – Leo Purman
πΉ Skeleton Coast – Wesley Johnston
πΉ Soft Love – Ebrahim Hajee
πΉ Lisabi: The Uprising – Barnabas Emordi & Nora Awolowo
πΉ Agemo – Papama Tangela
Best Supporting Actress:
πΉ Clarence Peters’ Inside Life – Meg Otanwa
πΉ Suspicion – Tina Mba
πΉ All’s Fair in Love – Ireti Doyle
πΉ Skeleton Coast – Ini Dima-Okojie
πΉ Farmer’s Bride – Mercy Aigbe
πΉ The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3 – Omoni Oboli
πΉ Aburo – Darasimi Nnadi
Best Supporting Actor:
πΉ Clarence Peters’ Inside Life – Gabriel Afolayan
πΉ Lisabi: The Uprising – Adedayo Adebowale Macaroni
πΉ Seven Doors – Aliu Gafar
πΉ Freedom Way – Femi Jacobs
πΉ Christmas in Lagos – Richard Mofe-Damijo
πΉ Suspicion – Uzor Arukwe
πΉ House of Ga’a – Mike Folarin
πΉ Princess On A Hill – Efa Iwara
How to Vote:
To vote for your favorite nominees, follow the instructions on the official AMVCA voting page. Fans can cast votes through SMS, the Africa Magic website, or on social media platforms. Voting begins soon, so keep an eye out for updates on how to support your favorite stars!
"See the screenshot below for how to vote for the AMVCA 2025 nominees! Voting closes on May 4, 2025, at 9 PM West African Time."
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