The organizers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have released the official list of nominees for 2025. These nominations recognize excellence in film, television, and digital storytelling produced between January 1 and December 31, 2024.
According to FRONTPAGE, the 10th edition of AMVCA will continue celebrating African creativity and innovation. The awards remain one of the continent’s most prestigious events in entertainment.
Lisabi, Skeleton Coast, and Seven Doors lead nominations
Several titles dominated this year’s nomination list. Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, House of Ga’a, and Freedom Way received multiple nods. These include nominations in major categories such as Best Movie, Best Director, and Best Editing.
Also, Seven Doors continues its winning streak with recognition across writing, costume, acting, and music categories.
Top actors and actresses get major recognition
In the Best Lead Actor category, nominees include Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo), Stan Nze (Suspicion), and Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors). Other strong contenders are Bucci Franklin (The Weekend) and Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi: The Uprising).
For Best Lead Actress, Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors), Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre), and Uche Montana (Thinline) made the list. Hilda Dokubo and Uzoamaka Aniunoh also earned nods for powerful performances.
Digital creators and TV series get their flowers
This year, AMVCA expanded recognition for digital content creators. Notable nominees include Iyo Prosper Adokiye, Brain Jotter, and Maryam Apakagi-Greene (Taaooma).
In the TV category, scripted series like Seven Doors, Princess On A Hill, and Cheta’M gained major nominations. Meanwhile, unscripted shows like Nigerian Idol, Ebuka Turns Up Africa, and Style Magnate earned praise.
Multichoice Talent Factory and regional language films shine
The Best Multichoice Talent Factory Movie category includes submissions from across Africa. Titles like Gone, Everything Light Touches, and The Immersive Alarm highlight fresh talent.
Meanwhile, indigenous language films such as Seven Doors, Kaka, and Mai Martaba dominate West African entries. South African and East African films also featured prominently, reflecting the award’s pan-African focus.
Behind-the-scenes work takes center stage
In technical categories, Inkabi, Lisabi: The Uprising, and Skeleton Coast earned nominations for Best Editing, Cinematography, and Sound Design.
Art direction, makeup, and costume categories saw creative brilliance from titles like House of Ga’a, Christmas in Lagos, and Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre.
Full list reflects diversity and depth in African cinema
The 2025 nomination list covers over 30 categories. This includes Best Director, where names like Robert O Peters (Skeleton Coast) and Bolanle Austen-Peters (House of Ga’a) received nods.
For Best Movie, Lisabi: The Uprising, Suspicion, Freedom Way, and Christmas in Lagos lead the race. These films reflect various themes, including history, politics, culture, and love.
Anticipation builds ahead of AMVCA 2025 awards night
The AMVCA awards ceremony will take place later this year. Organizers have not yet confirmed the date.
Nonetheless, excitement is growing across the industry. Fans, actors, and producers eagerly await the event that continues to shape Africa’s creative future.
As always, AMVCA promises to spotlight excellence and reward outstanding efforts. The 2025 edition already reflects a year of bold, diverse, and visionary storytelling.
