The excitement for the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has reached a fever pitch, as the list of nominees for this prestigious event has been officially released.
The AMVCA, which celebrates excellence in filmmaking, acting, and content creation across the African continent, has announced a comprehensive list of nominees in 28 categories, including both voting and non-voting categories.
The event promises to be a star-studded celebration of African cinema, with a host of renowned actors, directors, and filmmakers in the running for coveted awards.
Among the notable nominees this year are Uzor Arukwe, who has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Suspicion, and Omoni Oboli, who earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Wives on Strike 3.
The competition is fierce, with a diverse array of talent from across the continent vying for recognition in various categories.
Here’s a full breakdown of the nominees for the 2025 AMVCA:
Best Supporting Actress
- Meg Otanwa – Inside Life
- Tina Mba – Suspicion
- Ireti Doyle – All’s Fair in Love
- Ini Dinma – Skeleton Coast
- Mercy Aigbe – Farmer’s Bride
- Omoni Oboli – The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3
- Darasimi Nnadi – Aburo
Best Supporting Actor
- Efa Iwara – Princess On A Hill
- Adedayo Adebowale Macaroni (Mr. Macaroni) – Lisabi: The Uprising
- Uzor Arukwe – Suspicion
- Mike Afolarin – House of Ga’a
- Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) – Christmas in Lagos
- Gabriel Afolayan – Inside Life
- Aliu Gafar – Seven Doors
- Femi Jacobs – Freedom Way
Best Lead Actress
- Chioma Akpotha – Seven Doors
- Gbubemi Ejeye – Farmer’s Bride
- Uzoamaka Onuoha – Agemo
- Uche Montana – Thinline
- Uzoamaka Aniunoh – Phoenix Fury
- Hilda Dokubo – The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3
- Bimbo Ademoye – Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
Best Lead Actor
- Gideon Okeke – Tokunbo
- Bucci Franklin – The Weekend
- Femi Branch – House of Ga’a
- Thapelo Makoena – Skeleton Coast
- Bimbo Manuel – Princess on A Hill
- Stan Nze – Suspicion
- Femi Adebayo – Seven Doors
- Adedimeji Lateef – Lisabi: The Uprising
Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)
- Seven Doors — Femi Adebayo
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Adedimeji Lateef and Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji
- Kaka — Prince Daniel
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Kunle Afolayan
- Mai Martaba — Prince Daniel
Best Movie
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Skeleton Coast
- Suspicion
- Inkabi
- House of Ga’a
- Freedom Way
- Christmas in Lagos
- Farmer’s Bride
Best Scripted (M-Net Original)
- Uriri — Xavier Ighorodje
- All Mine — Hadizat Ibrahim
- My Fairytale Wedding — Chinenye Nworah and Taiwo Adebayo
- Italo — Rogers Ofime
- The Caller — Brain Munene
- Kam U Stay — Damaris Irungu Ochieng
Best Writing Movie
- Phoenix Fury
- A Ghetto Love Story
- Christmas in Lagos
- Freedom Way
- The Weekend
- House of Ga’a
Best Short Film
- Brukaci
- In Bloom: ‘Afefe’
- Sukari
- The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Sèyí Àjàyí
- What Are You Truly Afraid Of?
Best Director
- House of Ga’a – Bolanle Austen-Peters
- Inkabi – Norman Maake
- Seven Doors – Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani, Tope Adebayo
- Skeleton Coast – Robert O Peters
- The Man Died – Awam Amkpa
- The Weekend – Daniel Emeke Oriahi
Best Cinematography
- Yen Ara Asaase Ni (This Is Our Land) — Onasis Gaisie, Michael Sefa, and Apagnawen Annankra
- Inkabi — Chuanne Blofield
- The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos — Leo Purman
- Skeleton Coast — Wesley Johnston
- Soft Love — Ebrahim Hajee
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Barnabas Emordi and Nora Awolowo
- Agemo — Papama Tangela
Best Costume Design
- Christmas in Lagos — Adedamola Adeyemi
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Oluwatoyin Balogun and Oyebade Adebimpe Adedimeji
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Toyin Ogundeji
- House of Ga’a — Bolanle Austen-Peters, Yolanda Okereke, Juliana Dede, and Gloria Ovu
- Phoenix Fury — Opeyemi Sogeke
Best Score
- Freedom Way — Ahuurra Andrew, Kehinde ‘Louddaaa’ Alabi, and Cobhams Asuquo
- Seven Doors — Tolu Obanro
- Inkabi — Seoli Bongani Mashaba
- Skeleton Coast — Chris Letcher
- Soft Love — Kolade Morankinyo (MPSE) and Efa Iwara (Love and Hate)
Best Makeup
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
- Inside Life
- Farmer’s Bride
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Seven Doors
- Suspicion
Best Editing
- Inkabi — Tongai Furusa
- Christmas in Lagos — Martini Akande
- Skeleton Coast — Jordan Koen
- Soft Love — Holmes Awa and Paballo Modingoane
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Anthill Studios
- Princess on A Hill — Laughter Ephraim and Peter Ugbede
Best Documentary
- Dundun
- I Will Remember You
- O.Y.O (On Your Own)
- Walvis Tale
- Women of Salt: The Resilience of Ebonyi’s Women
Best Art Direction
- The Man Died
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Christmas in Lagos
- Seven Doors
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
Best Sound Design
- Beast of Two Worlds
- Freedom Way
- Inkabi
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Seven Doors
- Suspicion
Best Indigenous Languages in East Africa
- The Empty Grave
- Makosa di Yangu
- Sabotage
- The Caller
- Wa Milele? (Forever)
Best Digital Content Creator
- Jide ‘Pounds’ Ibitoye (Jide Pounds)
- Dorcas Ariyiike Owolagba (Ariyiike Dimples)
- Iyo Prosper
- Elozonam
- Maryam Apaokagi (Taaooma)
Best Series Scripted
- Inside Life
- Cheta M
- Princess on a Hill
- Seven Doors
- Roses & Ivy
Best Series Unscripted
- Ebuka Turns Up For Africa
- Skillers (The Builders Show)
- Style Magnate
- Uzoamaka Tries Palmwine
- Wa Milele? (Forever)
Best Writing TV Series
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
- Cheta M
- Princess on a Hill
- Roses & Ivy
- Seven Doors
- Tuki
- Untying Kantai
This year’s nominees showcase a diverse range of talent and creativity across the African entertainment industry, with a strong representation of Nigerian, South African, and East African productions.
The AMVCA is known for recognizing outstanding performances and contributions to African cinema, and the 2025 edition promises to be a celebration of the continent’s rich storytelling traditions and cinematic excellence. The awards ceremony will be a star-studded affair, bringing together filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals from across Africa
