The prestigious 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held on Saturday in Lagos, celebrating excellence in African film and television. The event spotlighted remarkable talents and productions, with Lisabi: The Uprising and Seven Doors standing out as the evening’s biggest winners.
Here is the full list of winners across key categories:
Technical and Creative Categories
Best Costume Design
Winner: Christmas in Lagos — Adedamola Adeyemi
Best Make-Up
Winner: Lisabi: The Uprising — Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect)
Best Art Direction
Winner: Lisabi: The Uprising
Best Sound/Sound Design
Winner: Suspicion
Best Editing
Winner: Inkabi — Tongai Furusa
Best Cinematography
Winner: The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos — Leo Purman
Best Score/Music
Winner: Seven Doors — Tolu Obanro
Writing and Storytelling
Best Writing in a TV Series
Winner: Untying Kantai — Abel Mutua Musyoka
Best Writing in a Movie
Winner: Freedom Way — Blessing Uzzi
Language and Cultural Representation
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
M-Net Original Productions
Best Indigenous M-Net Original
Winner: Onye Agbata Obim
Best Scripted M-Net Original
Winner: My Fairytale Wedding
Performance Categories
Best Supporting Actress
Winner: Mercy Aigbe — Farmer’s Bride
Best Supporting Actor
Winner: Gabriel Afolayan — Inside Life
Special Recognition Awards
Trailblazer Award
Recipient: Kayode Kasum
Industry Merit Awards
Recipients: Sani Mu’azu and Nkem Owoh
Digital and Online Content
Best Digital Content Creator
Winner: Iyo Prosper
This year’s AMVCA ceremony once again showcased the vibrancy, diversity, and depth of storytelling across the African continent, cementing its role as a vital platform for recognizing talent and innovation in film and television.
