The 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) took place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, celebrating the best in African film and television.
This year, “Lisabi: The Uprising” and “Seven Doors” stood out, dominating the awards with multiple accolades.
Here’s a summary of some of the key winners from the event:
Best Costume Design
Winner: Adedamola Adeyemi for “Christmas in Lagos”
Best Make-up
Winner: Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect) for “Lisabi: The Uprising”
Best Art Direction
Winner: “Lisabi: The Uprising”
Best Sound/Sound Design
Winner: “Suspicion”
Best Editing
Winner: Tongai Furusa for “Inkabi”
Best Writing in a TV Series
Winner: Abel Mutua Musyoka for “Untying Kantai”
Best Writing in a Movie
Winner: Blessing Uzzi for “Freedom Way”
Best Indigenous Language Film (Southern Africa)
Winner: “Mwizukanji”
Best Indigenous Language Film (East Africa)
Winner: “Makosa Di Tangu”
Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa)
Winner: “Lisabi: The Uprising”
Best Cinematography
Winner: Leo Purman for “The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos”
Best Digital Content Creator
Winner: Iyo Prosper
Best Indigenous M-Net Original
Winner: “Onye Agbata Obim”
Best Scripted M-Net Original
Winner: “My Fairytale Wedding”
Best Score/Music
Winner: Tolu Obanro for “Seven Doors”
Best Supporting Actress
Winner: Mercy Aigbe for “Farmer’s Bride”
Best Supporting Actor
Winner: Gabriel Afolayan for “Inside Life”
Trailblazer Award
Recipient: Kayode Kasum
Industry Merit Award
Recipients: Sani Mu’azu and Nkem Owoh
Best Lead Actress
Winner: Chioma Chukwuka for “Seven Doors”
- Additional nominees included Gbubemi Ejeye (Farmer’s Bride), Uzoamaka Onuoha (Agemo), Uche Montana (Thinline), Uzoamaka Aniunoh (Phoenix Fury), Hilda Dokubo (The Uprising: Wives On Strike 3), and Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: Rise Of The Spectre).
The AMVCA continues to be a hallmark celebration of extraordinary talent in the film industry, spotlighting significant contributions to storytelling across the continent.
