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AMVCA 2026: Full list of nominees unveiled
The organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards have revealed the nominees for the 12th edition, ahead of the main ceremony set for May 9.
Veteran actress Joke Silva has been appointed as Head Judge, taking over from Femi Odugbemi.
This year’s awards feature 32 categories, including 18 judged by a professional panel, 11 voted for by fans, and three special honours recognising Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer contributions.
The organisers also introduced two new categories, Best Indigenous Language Film (North Africa) and Best Indigenous Language Film (Central Africa) as part of efforts to strengthen the awards’ pan-African representation.
Below is the full list of nominees:
Best Digital Content Creator
Elozonam Ogbolu, Genoveva Umeh
Akwaman
Destiny Ogie Osarewinda
Emmanuel Kanaga, Sophia Chisom
Benedict Ehimare Oriaifo
Taaooma
Steve Chuks
Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa)
The Serpent’s Gift
Lisabi: A Legend Is Born
Labake Olododo
Olorisha
Aljana
Best Indigenous Language Film (East Africa)
Inside Job
Sayari
Addis Fikir
My Son
Kimote
Best Indigenous Language Film (South Africa)
Bet I Love You
Sebata: The Beast
Ben Made It
Terra Of Queens And Kuma 2
Tlhaho Ya Mosadi
Best Indigenous Language Film (North Africa)
The Omnipresent
The Delivery
The Hidden Voice
This Is Portsaid
Artal Alhanin: Our Memories
Best Indigenous Language Film (Central Africa)
Mabanda
Safou: A Gift From Nature
Golden Spoon
Best Scripted M-Net Original
Adam to Eve
Mother of the Bride
The Yard
The Low Priest
Bobo
Best Unscripted M-Net Original
Nigerian Idol S10
Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa
Chapa Chapa My Love
Out N About (Harar)
Undugu
Best Indigenous M-Net Original
Inimba
Kukoyi
Undugu
Out N’ About (Harar)
Kampala Creme
The Chocolate Empire
Mgbuka
Best Short Film
Fleas
Rise
Telephone
Hussaini
My Body, God’s Temple
Best Supporting Actor
Simileoluwa Hassan – The Yard
Lateef Adedimeji – Gingerrr
Gabriel Afolayan – Colours Of Fire
Bucci Franklin – To Kill A Monkey
Femi Adebayo – King Of Thieves 2
Lateef Adedimeji – Red Circle
Femi Branch – Owambe Thieves
Uzor Arukwe – Behind The Scenes
Best Supporting Actress
Linda Ejiofor – The Herd
Olamide Kidbaby – Oversabi Aunty
Bisola Aiyeola – Gingerrr
Sola Sobowale – The Covenant
Nadia Dutch – Aljana
Amal Umar – The Herd
Juliebrenda Nyambura – MTV Shuga Mashariki
Funke Akindele – Behind The Scenes
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