The Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) have unveiled the nominees for their 11th edition, spotlighting the exceptional talent and creativity within Africa's film and television industry. Leading the nominations is Femi Adebayo's Seven Doors, securing 11 nods, including Best Lead Actor for Adebayo himself and Best Lead Actress for Chioma Akpotha. Close behind is Lisabi: The Uprising, directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, with 10 nominations, featuring Best Movie and Best Lead Actor for Adedimeji Lateef. The pan-African film Skeleton Coast, directed by Robert O. Peters, also stands out with eight nominations, including Best Director and Best Movie.
Nomination Categories
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 Scepter)
- Christmas in Lagos
- House of Gaa
- Lisabi
Best Makeup
- Aníkúlápó (The Rise of the Scepter)
- 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
This year's AMVCA introduces the Best Music Score category, recognizing the pivotal role of music in film storytelling. Femi Odugbemi, the head judge of the AMVCA, emphasized that this addition celebrates professionals whose artistry enhances the emotional depth and atmosphere of productions.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for May 10, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, and will span four days, celebrating achievements in film, culture, fashion, and music. Voting is open until May 4, 2025, via the Africa Magic website. There are 27 award categories, including 18 decided by a jury and nine open to public voting, along with two special honors: the Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer Awards.
The AMVCA continues to serve as a platform that honors excellence in African storytelling, providing filmmakers and actors with the recognition they deserve and inspiring the next generation of African creatives.