Seven Doors, a Nigerian historical drama series co-directed by Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani, and Tope Adebayo, emerged a major winner at the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (#AMVCA11), held on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
The series followed the story of King Adedunjoye, a reluctant monarch whose reign is plagued by a generational curse. To lift it, he must marry six more wives, opening “seven doors” despite his deep love for his first wife, Amaka. Seven Doors explores themes of tradition, sacrifice, and destiny with gripping storytelling and powerful performances.
At the star-studded ceremony, Seven Doors clinched multiple awards, including Best Lead Actor and Best Lead Actress, solidifying its place as one of the standout productions of the year under review.
In addition to the drama’s success, the night also honoured veteran actors Sani Mu’azu and Nkem Owoh with ‘Lifetime Achievement’ Awards for their invaluable contributions to the African film industry. Director Kayode Kasum received the Trailblazer Award for his genre-defying work and bold cinematic vision.
As the evening unfolded, other winners were announced across diverse categories, celebrating the depth of talent, creativity, and storytelling within African cinema.
Notably, Lateef Adedimeji’s biopic Lisabi (The Uprising) also swept multiple awards, further underscoring its cultural impact and popularity this year.
Hereunder is the full list of winners of the AMVCA 2025:
Femi Adebayo – Best Lead Actor [Seven Doors]
Chioma Chukwuka – Best Lead Actress [Seven Doors] (Award received on her behalf by Femi Adebayo)
Sani Mu’azu and Nkem Owoh – Lifetime Achievement Awards
Kayode Kasum – Trailblazer Award
Kassim Sulaiman & Anneke De Ridder – Best Unscripted M-Net Original
(for Nigerian Idol)
Gabriel Afolayan – Best Supporting Actor
(in Inside Life by Clarence Peters)
Mercy Aigbe – Best Supporting Actress
(for Farmer’s Bride)
Tolu Obanro – Best Score/Music
(for Seven Doors)
Chinenye Nworah & Taiwo Adebayo – Best Scripted M-Net Original
(for My Fairytale Wedding)
Jide Jblaze Oyegbile – Best Short Film
Zi M Uzo’ – Best Indigenous M-Net Original
Iyo Prosper Adokiye – Best Digital Content Creator
(for We Listen, We Don’t Judge – Bible Edition)
Ifeoluwa Fatogun & Ebi Atawodi – Best Documentary
(for Dundun)
Leo Purman – Best Cinematography
(for The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos)
Adedimeji Lateef & Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji – Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)
Abel Mutua Musyoka – Best Indigenous Language (East Africa)
Cosmas Ng’andwe – Best Indigenous Language (Southern Africa)
Abel Mutua Musyoka – Best Writing in a TV Series
Blessing Uzzi – Best Writing (Movie)
(for Freedom Way)
Tongai Furusa – Best Editing
(for Inkabi)
Michael Botha, Olaosebikan Okonrende & Dil Chike Ajufo – Best Sound Design
(for Suspicion)
Soliu Badu Noutical & Ayanmo Yakub – Best Art Direction
(for Lisabi: The Uprising)
Hakeem Onilogbo – Best Makeup
(for Lisabi: The Uprising)
Adedamola Adeyemi – Best Costume Design
(for Christmas in Lagos)
Awam Amkpa – Best Director (for The Man Died)
Blessing Uzzi – Best Movie (for Freedom Way)
Clarence Peters’ Inside Life – Best Scripted Series
Kefa Igilo & Jerryson Onasaa – Best Unscripted Series (for Wa Milele?)
Olamide Glover & Morenikeji Uka – Best MultiChoice Talent Factory Film (for Everything Light Touches)
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is an annual celebration of excellence in African film and television, organized by MultiChoice through its Africa Magic channels. Since its inception in 2013, the AMVCAs have honoured both on-screen and behind-the-scenes talent from actors and directors to writers, editors, and content creatorsrecognizing achievements based on a blend of audience votes and jury decisions.
Over the years, the AMVCAs have grown into one of the most prestigious and glamorous events on the continent, spotlighting the creativity, diversity, and brilliance of Africa’s entertainment industry.
