The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is officially underway, with a fresh lineup of nominees announced on March 23, 2025. As one of the most prestigious award ceremonies in African film and television, the AMVCA continues to spotlight outstanding talent and storytelling across the continent.
This year’s nominees reflect creativity, innovation, and cultural depth. Covering over 30 categories—from performance and directing to technical achievements and digital content—the 2025 AMVCA is set to be a celebration of the finest in African entertainment.
Top Nominated Films & Series
Leading the nominations this year is Seven Doors, produced by Femi Adebayo, which secured an impressive 11 nominations. The film is recognized in major categories such as Best Movie, Best Lead Actor for Femi Adebayo, and Best Lead Actress for Chioma Akpotha. It also earned nods for Best Art Direction and Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa), among others.
Close behind is Lisabi: The Uprising, directed by Adedimeji Lateef, which garnered 10 nominations. This historical drama is also competing for Best Movie, with Adedimeji Lateef receiving a nomination for Best Lead Actor. The film picked up additional nominations in categories such as Best Supporting Actor, Best Costume Design, and Best Makeup, cementing its place as a critical and fan favorite.
Skeleton Coast, directed by Robert O. Peters, follows with eight strong nominations. The action-packed drama earned spots in top categories like Best Director, Best Lead Actress, and Best Movie. It also received recognition in technical areas including Best Editing and Best Cinematography, showcasing its well-rounded production quality.
Key Categories and 2025 Nominees
Best Multichoice Talent Factory Movie
- Gone
- Everything Light Touches
- The Immersive Alarm
- Deadbeat
- Mwananga
- Rivals in Time
Best Unscripted M-Net Original
- Nigerian Idol
- Pastor Wants A Wife
- Overall Best
- Husband Material
- The Queens of Kopala
Best Scripted M-Net Original
- Uriri
- All Mine
- My Fairytale Wedding
- Italo
- The Caller
- Kam U Stay
Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa)
- Seven Doors
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Kaka
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
- Mai Martaba
Best Indigenous Language Film (East Africa)
- The Empty Grave
- The Caller
- Makosa Di Yangu
- Sabotage
- Wa Milele? (Forever?)
Best Indigenous Language Film (South Africa)
- Walvis Tale
- The Vow
- Mwizukanji
- Man of Gold
- Lukas
Best Indigenous M-Net Original
- Mai Shayi
- The Caller
- Show Me The Way
- Ebighi Ebi
- Subterranea
- Onye Agbata Obim
- Amoanimaa’s Era
Best Short Film
- Sukari
- Brukaci
- What Are You Truly Afraid Of?
- In Bloom: ‘Afefe’
- The Incredible Sensational Fiancee of Seyi Ajayi
Acting Categories
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 – The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3
- Darasimi Nnadi – Aburo
Best Supporting Actor
- Gabriel Afolayan – Inside Life
- Adedayo Adebowale Macaroni – Lisabi: The Uprising
- Aliu Gafar – Seven Doors
- Femi Jacobs – Freedom Way
- Richard Mofe-Damijo – Christmas In Lagos
- Uzor Arukwe – Suspicion
- Mike Afolarin – House of Ga’a
- Efa Iwara – Princess on a Hill
Best Lead Actress
- Chioma Chukwuka – Seven Doors
- Gbugbemi Ejeye – Farmer’s Bride
- Uzoamaka Onuoha – Agemo
- Uche Montana – Thinline
- Uzoamaka Aniunoh – Phoenix Fury
- Hilda Dokudo – The Uprising: 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 Ga’a
- Thapelo Makoena – Skeleton Coast
- Bimbo Manuel – Princess On A Hill
- Stan Nze – Suspicion
- Femi Adebayo – Seven Doors
- Adedimeji Lateef – Lisabi: The Uprising
Technical & Creative Categories
Best Editing
- Inkabi
- Christmas In Lagos
- Skeleton Coast
- Soft Love
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Princess On A Hill
Best Cinematography
- Yen Ara Asaase Ni (This Is Our Land)
- Inkabi
- The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos
- Skeleton Coast
- Soft Love
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Agemo
Best Sound/Sound Design
- Inkabi
- Seven Doors
- Freedom Way
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Ajakaju: Beast Of Two Worlds
- Suspicion
Best Score/Music
- Inkabi
- Freedom Way
- Seven Doors
- Soft Love
- Skeleton Coast
Best Art Direction
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
- Christmas In Lagos
- Farmer’s Bride
- Seven Doors
- The Man Died
- Lisabi: The Uprising
Best Costume Design
- Toyin Ogundeji – Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
- Bolanle Austen-Peters, Yolanda Okereke, Juliana Dede, Gloria Oyu – House Of Ga’a
- Oluwatoyin Balogun, Oyeade Adeimpe Adedimeji – Lisabi: The Uprising
- Opeyemi Sogeke – Phoenix Fury
- Adedamola Adeyemi – Christmas In Lagos
Best Makeup
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Seven Doors
- Farmer’s Bride
- Inside Life
- Suspicion
Writing, Directing, and Series
Best Writing (TV Series)
- Untying Kantai
- Tuki?
- Roses & Ivy
- Cheta’M
- Seven Doors
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
- Princess On A Hill
Best Writing (Movie)
- The Weekend
- Skeleton Coast
- Freedom Way
- Phoenix Fury
- A Ghetto Love Story
- House of Ga’a
- Christmas In Lagos
Best Documentary
- Walvis Tale
- Dundun
- O.Y.O (On Your Own)
- Women of Salt: The Resilience of Ebonyi’s Women
- I Will Remember You
Best Scripted Series
- Inside Life
- Seven Doors
- Princess On A Hill
- Cheta’M
- Roses & Ivy
Best Unscripted Series
- Style Magnate
- Skillers (The Builders Show)
- Ebuka Turns Up Africa
- Wa Milele? (Forever?)
- Uzoamaka Tries Palmwine
Best Director
- Robert O. Peters – Skeleton Coast
- Norman Maake – Inkabi
- Bolanle Austen-Peters – House of Ga’a
- Awam Amkpa – The Man Died
- Daniel Emeka Oriahi – The Weekend
- Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani, Tope Adebayo – Seven Doors
Best Movie Nominees
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Skeleton Coast
- Suspicion
- Inkabi
- House of Ga’a
- Freedom Way
- Christmas in Lagos
- Farmer’s Bride
When and Where Is the AMVCA 2025 Ceremony?
The award ceremony will take place on May 10, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, capping off a four-day celebration of African film, fashion, culture, and music. Voting is already underway and will remain open until May 4, 2025, giving fans across Africa the chance to vote for their favorites.
What Are Your Thoughts on the 2025 AMVCA Nominations?
Which movies, series, or performances are you rooting for this year? Did your favorites make the list, or were there a few surprise nominations that caught your eye? We’d love to hear your predictions and what you’re most excited to see when the winners are revealed in May. Let the countdown to Africa’s biggest night in film and TV begin!
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