Full List: Winners Emerge At 12th AMVCA

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) reached its grand finale on Saturday night at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, with a vibrant celebration of excellence in African cinema, television, and digital storytelling.

The prestigious ceremony, which commenced at 7 p.m., served as a major convergence point for seasoned filmmakers, actors, and visionary content creators from across the continent. The night was marked by emotional tributes and a showcase of Africa’s rapid evolution in the creative economy.

Outstanding works were honoured across diverse categories, reflecting the high standards of modern African production. From gripping historical epics to contemporary digital narratives, the winners were selected for their technical precision and storytelling depth.

The star-studded event was broadcast live to millions of viewers across Africa via DStv and GOtv channels, as well as digital streaming platforms, underscoring the award’s position as a premier pan-African cultural institution.

LEADERSHIP reports that the 2026 edition saw several productions, including My Father’s Shadow and Colours of Fire, dominate the technical and acting categories.

Below is a full list of nominees across the major categories, with winners highlighted:

Best Lead Actor
Uzor Arukwe – Colours of Fire (WINNER)

Lateef Adedimeji – Lisabi

William Benson – To Kill a Monkey

Wale Ojo – 3 Cold Dishes

Femi Branch – Red Circle

Best Lead Actress
Linda Ejiofor – The Serpent’s Gift (WINNER)

Sola Sobowale – Her Excellency

Scarlet Gomez – Behind the Scenes

Genoveva Umeh – The Herd

Gloria Anozie-Young – Mother of the Brides

Best Movie
My Father’s Shadow – Funmbi Ogunbanwo & Rachel Dargavel (WINNER)

Gingerrr – Bisola Aiyeola & team

The Herd – Daniel Etim Effiong & team

3 Cold Dishes – Asurf Oluseyi & team

The Serpent’s Gift – Winifred Mena-Ajakpovi

Behind the Scenes – Funke Akindele & Wendy Imaseun

Best Score/Music
My Father’s Shadow – Duval Timothy, CJ Mirra (WINNER)

3 Cold Dishes – Nissi Ogulu

Osamede – Chubb Okobah

Gingerrr – Tolu Obanro

The Party – Tolu Obanro

MTV Shuga Mashariki – Sofresh

To Kill a Monkey – Oscar Heman-Ackah

Best Writing (Movie)
My Father’s Shadow – Wale Davies (WINNER)

The Herd – Lani Aisida

Blackout – Ikenna Okpara

Cards on the Table – Shirleen Wangari

Gingerrr – Xavier Ighorodje

Suky – Isaac Ayodeji

3 Cold Dishes – Tomi Adesina

Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa)
Lisabi (A Legend is Born) – Lateef Adedimeji (WINNER)

The Serpent’s Gift – Winifred Mena-Ajakpovi

Labake Olododo – Iyabo Ojo & team

Aljana – Grace Yachat Yakubu

Olorisha – Abiola Adeshina

Best Supporting Actress
Linda Ejiofor – The Herd (WINNER)

Bisola Aiyeola – Gingerrr

Funke Akindele – Behind the Scenes

Sola Sobowale – The Covenant Series

Nadia Dutch – Aljana

Best Supporting Actor
Bucci Franklin – To Kill a Monkey (WINNER)

Femi Adebayo – Agesinkole 2

Gabriel Afolayan – Colours of Fire

Uzor Arukwe – Behind the Scenes

Lateef Adedimeji – Red Circle

Technical Categories
Best Costume Design: Valerie Okeke – Colours of Fire (WINNER)

Best Art Direction: Ajamolaya Bunmi – Colours of Fire (WINNER)

Best Cinematography: Kabelo Thathe – To Kill A Monkey (WINNER)

Best Editing: Daniel Anyiam – To Kill a Monkey (WINNER)

Best Sound Design: Pius Fatoke, CJ Mirra – My Father’s Shadow (WINNER)

Best Makeup: Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect) – Warlord (WINNER)

Digital & Originals
Best Digital Content Creator: Emmanuel Kanaga & Sophia Chisom – Leave To Live (WINNER)

Best Writing (TV Series): MTV Shuga Mashariki – Annette Shadeya & others (WINNER)

Best Unscripted M-Net Original: Nigerian Idol (S10) – Sulaiman Kassim, Anneke De Ridder (WINNER)

Best Scripted M-Net Original: The Low Priest – Femi D. Ogunsanwo (WINNER)

Best Indigenous M-Net Original: Inimba – Siphosethu Tshapu, Thandi Ramathesele and Yolanda Ndhlovu (WINNER)