The organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have officially unveiled the complete list of nominees for the highly anticipated 2025 edition, sparking excitement among movie lovers and entertainment enthusiasts across the continent.
The AMVCA is an annual event that celebrates outstanding achievements in African filmmaking, acting, directing, and content creation. It serves as a platform to recognize and reward individuals who have significantly contributed to the African entertainment industry over the past year.
The latest nomination list showcases some of the most talented actors, filmmakers, and content creators, including notable Nigerian stars such as Adedimeji Lateef, Uzor Arukwe, and Chioma Chukwuka, who have all secured nominations in key acting categories.
Among the prominent nominees, Adedimeji Lateef earned a nomination in the Best Lead Actor category for his role in Lisabi: The Uprising, a film that has gained significant recognition for its compelling storytelling and performances.
Uzor Arukwe, known for his impressive acting skills, received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Suspicion, while Chioma Chukwuka secured a nomination for Best Lead Actress for her outstanding performance in Seven Doors.
The 2025 AMVCA nominations include a diverse mix of categories, highlighting excellence in various aspects of filmmaking, from acting and directing to content creation and production design.
Full list of nominees:
Best Digital Content Creator
Iyo Prosper Adokiye
Elozonam Ogbolu
Hoviare Freedom
Taaooma
Chiamaka Uzokwe
Ariyiikedimples, Brainjotter
Jide Pounds Ibitoye
Best MultiChoice Talent Factory
Gone
The Immersive Alarm
Everything Light Touches
Deadbeat
Rivals in Time
Nwananga
Best Scripted M-Net Original
Uriri
All Mine
Italo
My Fairytale Wedding
Kam U Stay
The Caller
Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)
Lisabi: The Uprising
Seven Doors
KakaMai Martaba
Anikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre
Best Indigenous Language (East Africa)
Empty Grave
The Caller
Makosa ni Yangu
Wa Milele (Forever?)
Sabotage
Best Indigenous Language (South Africa)
The Vow
Walvis Tale
Mwizukanji
Lukas
Man of Gold
Key Acting Categories
Best Supporting Actress
Meg Otanwa (Inside Life)
Ireti Doyle (All’s Fair in Love)
Ini Dima-Okojie (Skeleton Coast)
Tina Mba (Suspicion)
Mercy Aigbe (Farmer’s Bride)
Darasimi Nadi (Aburo)
Omoni Oboli (Wives on Strike 3)
Best Supporting Actor
Adedayo Adebowale (Lisabi)
Gabriel Afolayan (Inside Life)
Aliu Gafar (Seven Doors)
RMD (Christmas in Lagos)
Femi Jacobs (Freedom Way)
Uzor Arukwe (Suspicion)
Efa Iwara (Princess on a Hill)
Mike Afolarin (House of Gaa)
Best Lead Actress
Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors)
Uzoamaka Onuoha (Agemo)
Gbubemi Ejeye (Farmer’s Bride)
Uche Montana (Thin Line)
Hilda Dokubo (Wives on Strike 3)
Uzoamaka Aniunoh (Phoenix Fury)
Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre)
Best Lead Actor
Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo)
Bucci Franklin (The Weekend)
Thapelo Makoena (Skeleton Coast)
Femi Branch (House of Gaa)
Bimbo Manuel (Princess on a Hill)
Stan Nze (Suspicion)
Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi: The Uprising)
Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors)
Excellence in Film Editing
Inkabi (Tongai Furusa)
Skeleton Coast (Jordan Koen)
Christmas in Lagos (Martini Akande)
Soft Love (Holmes Awa, Paballo Modingoane)
Princess on a Hill (Laughter Ephraim, Peter Ugbede)
Lisabi: The Uprising (Anthill Studios)
With the announcement of the nominees, fans and industry insiders are eagerly anticipating the awards ceremony, where winners will be revealed in various competitive categories.
As one of the most prestigious film and entertainment awards on the continent, the AMVCA 2025 promises to be a night filled with glamour, celebration, and recognition of exceptional talent in African cinema.