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The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) takes centre stage tonight, marking another milestone in honouring excellence in African film and television. The prestigious event is being held at the iconic Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, drawing the continent’s brightest stars for a night of celebration, spectacle and cinematic pride.
Renowned as Africa’s foremost platform for recognising storytelling, acting, and production, the AMVCAs continue to spotlight the best of the continent’s creative talent. This year’s ceremony also promises a visual feast of fashion, with the Red Carpet set to showcase bold, trend-setting looks that capture the evolving identity of African style.
Broadcast live across the continent via the Africa Magic channels, the ceremony will bring the glamour, suspense and emotional moments of the evening to audiences far and wide.
What to Expect Tonight
A total of 28 categories will be awarded, including 10 determined by public vote, 16 by a jury of industry professionals, and two special honours: the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Trailblazer Award. The 2025 nominations recognise works released between 1 January and 31 December 2024.
Top contenders for Best Movie include Christmas in Lagos, Farmer’s Bride, Freedom Way, House of Ga’a, Inkabi, Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, and Suspicion. Notably, five of the eight nominees were streamed on Netflix or Amazon Prime, reflecting the increasing role of digital platforms in African content distribution.
Leading the Pack
Netflix’s Seven Doors leads with 11 nominations, closely followed by Lisabi: The Uprising with 10. House of Ga’a and Inkabi earned six nominations each, while Christmas in Lagos received five.
In the highly anticipated Best Lead Actor category, nominees include:
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Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo)
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Stan Nze (Suspicion)
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Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors)
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Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi: The Uprising)
For Best Lead Actress, the contenders are:
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Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors)
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Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre)
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Uche Montana (Thinline)
New Category: Best Music Score
A new addition this year is the Best Music Score category, created to recognise the essential role music and sound design play in enhancing film narratives and emotional depth.
A Cultural Prelude
The four-day AMVCA celebration concluded last night with a vibrant Cultural Day event, highlighting Africa’s rich heritage through fashion, music and dance. Tonight’s main ceremony will crown the festivities, celebrating outstanding contributions to the film and television industries and unveiling the latest recipients of the coveted golden statuettes.
As anticipation builds, all eyes are on Lagos to see which stars will rise and who will take home Africa’s most prestigious honours in film and television.
