Full Winners List: Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards Celebrates Africa’s Best in Film and TV

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards concluded on Saturday at the Eko Hotel and Suites, bringing together leading figures in African film, television, and digital storytelling for a night of recognition and celebration.

The ceremony, which began at 7 p.m., honoured excellence across acting, directing, writing, production, and digital content creation. It was broadcast live on Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv, as well as streamed on DStv Stream and GOtv Stream.

Below is the full list of winners and nominees across key categories:

Major Category Winners

Best Movie

My Father’s Shadow — Funmbi Ogunbanwo, Rachel Dargavel (WINNER)
Other nominees: Gingerrr, The Herd, 3 Cold Dishes, The Serpent’s Gift, Behind the Scenes

Best Director

Akinola Davies Jr — My Father’s Shadow (WINNER)

Best Scripted Series

Inimba — Siphosethu Tshapu, Thandi Ramathesele, Yolanda Ndhlovu (WINNER)

Acting Categories

Best Lead Actor

Uzor Arukwe — Colours of Fire (WINNER)
Other nominees included Lateef Adedimeji (Lisabi), Kanayo O. Kanayo (Grandpa Must Obey), and others.

Best Lead Actress

Linda Ejiofor — The Serpent’s Gift (WINNER)

Best Supporting Actor

Bucci Franklin — To Kill a Monkey (WINNER)

Best Supporting Actress

Linda Ejiofor — The Herd (WINNER)

Indigenous Language Films

Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa)

Lisabi: A Legend Is Born — Lateef Adedimeji (WINNER)

Best Indigenous Language Film (Central Africa)

Mabanda — Kang Quintus (WINNER)

Best Indigenous Language Film (North Africa)

Artal Alhanin: Our Memories — Mohamed Awad, Mohamed Abdulraham Eldouma (WINNER)

Best Indigenous Language Film (East Africa)

Addis Fikir — Leul Shoaferaw (WINNER)

Best Indigenous Language Film (South Africa)

Tlhaho Ya Mosadi — Naledi Galane, Promise Ramoroka, Ernest Ramoroka, Modipadi Mokgohioa (WINNER)

Technical Categories

Best Cinematography

To Kill a Monkey — Kabelo Thathe (WINNER)

Best Editing

To Kill a Monkey — Daniel Anyiam (WINNER)

Best Sound/Sound Design

My Father’s Shadow — Pius Fatoke, CJ Mirra (WINNER)

Best Score/Music

My Father’s Shadow — Duval Timothy, CJ Mirra (WINNER)

Writing & Digital Content

Best Writing (Movie)

My Father’s Shadow — Wale Davies (WINNER)

Best Writing (TV Series)

MTV Shuga Mashariki — Annette Shadeya and team (WINNER)

Best Digital Content Creator

Leave To Live — Emmanuel Kanaga and Sophia Chisom (WINNER)

Special Recognition Awards

Trailblazer Award

Uche Montana (WINNER)

Industry Merit Awards

Sola Sobowale (WINNER)
Kanayo O. Kanayo (WINNER)

Top Highlights

• My Father’s Shadow emerged as one of the night’s biggest winners, taking home Best Movie and Best Director.
• Lisabi: A Legend Is Born secured Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa).
• To Kill a Monkey recorded multiple technical wins and acting recognition.

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards featured 32 categories this year, including jury-decided awards, viewer-voted categories, and special honours, further reinforcing its status as one of Africa’s biggest entertainment platforms.