The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) lit up Lagos on Saturday night, gathering top creatives, actors, filmmakers, and industry insiders for an unforgettable celebration of African storytelling.
The highly anticipated event drew the biggest names in Nollywood and across the continent, blending cinematic excellence with glitz and glam from the red carpet to the award stage.
Among the biggest winners of the night were Lisabi (The Uprising), directed by Lateef Adedimeji, and Seven Doors, both of which scooped multiple prestigious awards and received praise from fans and critics alike.
Highlighting Africa’s continued rise in global entertainment, the AMVCA once again provided a platform to honour outstanding talent in film, television, and digital media.
It wasn’t just a night for veteran performersit also spotlighted emerging creators making waves across formats.
Commenting on the event’s success, Executive Head of Content and Channels West Africa at MultiChoice, Busola Tejumola, noted, “The AMVCA continues to spotlight African brilliance. This year’s winners prove that African stories, told authentically, are winning hearts not just on the continent, but around the world.”
Here’s a rundown of the 2025 AMVCA winners:
Best Indigenous Language (West Africa): Lisabi: The Uprising by Lateef Adedimeji
Best Cinematography: The Legend of The Vagabond (Queen Of Lagos) by Leo Purman
Best Documentary: Mai DùnDún – Ifeoluwa
Best Digital Content Creator: Iyo Prosper Adokiye
Best Short Film: Brukaci
Best Unscripted M-Net Original: Nigerian Idol (Season 9) – Kassim Suleiman
Best Scripted M-Net Original: My Fairytale Wedding – Chinenye Nworah and Taiwo Adebayo
Best Music/Score: Seven Doors (Composer – Tolu Obanro)
Best Supporting Actress: Mercy Aigbe – Farmer’s Bride
Best Supporting Actor: Gabriel Afolayan – Inside Life
Trailblazer Award: Kayode Kasum
Industry Merit Award: Nkem ‘Osuofia’ Okoh and Sani Mu’azu
Best Lead Actress: Chioma Chukwuka – Seven Doors
Best Lead Actor: Femi Adebayo – Seven Doors
Notable nominees included Bimbo Ademoye for Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre, Ini Dima-Okojie for Skeleton Coast, and Adedimeji Lateef, nominated for Best Lead Actor for Lisabi.
The 2025 ceremony wasn’t just about recognition; it also reinforced the AMVCA’s position as the premier celebration of African visual storytelling. With unforgettable moments, emotional acceptance speeches, and a strong representation of diverse cultures and languages, the night reminded the world of Nollywood’s growing influence on the global entertainment scene.
via: Information Nigeria
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