Awards
Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 AMVCA
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026 is set to take place in Lagos. This is the 12th edition and it is organised by Africa Magic, under MultiChoice. This year’s edition brings together African filmmakers, and digital creators. The main show is expected to start at 7:00 pm and will be broadcast live across Africa Magic channels. Veteran actress Joke Silva has been appointed as Head Judge.
Event Date, Location, and Format
Joke Silva: Instagram
The venue is the Exhibition Centre of Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. It will take place on May 9, 2026. The event features a red carpet segment followed by the main awards ceremony.
Categories
The 2026 edition features about 32 award categories, which include jury decided and audience voted honours. 18 categories are determined by a panel of judges, while 11 rely on public voting. There will be special recognition awards such as Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer.This year will include new regional categories which includes Best Indigenous Language Film (North Africa) and Best Indigenous Language Film (Central Africa).
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Nominees
Taaooma: Instagram
Best Lead Actor
- Mike Ezuruonye – Oversabi Aunty
- Lateef Adedimeji – Lisabi: A Legend Is Born
- William Benson – To Kill A Monkey
- Kanayo O. Kanayo – Grandpa Must Obey
- Khumbuza Meyiwa – Bet I Love You
- Uzor Arukwe – Colours of Fire
- Wale Ojo – 3 Cold Dishes
- Femi Branch – Red Circle
Best Digital Content Creator
- Dr Judgina – Situationally Transmitted Delusion
- Elozonam Ogbolu & Genoveva Umeh – Situationally Transmitted Delusion
- Destiny Ogie Osarewinda – The Marriage List
- Emmanuel Kanaga & Sophia Chisom – Leave To Live
- Benedict Ehimare Oriaifo – The Rat Race
- Maryam Apaokagi-Greene (Taaoma) – Luxury Koko
- Steve Chuks – August Meeting Election
Best Supporting Actress
- Linda Ejiofor – The Herd
- Olamide Kidbaby – Oversabi Aunty
- Bisola Aiyeola – Gingerrr
- Sola Sobowale – The Covenant Series
- Nadia Dutch – Aljana
- Amal Umar – The Herd
- Julie Brenda Nyambura – MTV Shuga Mashariki
- Funke Akindele – Behind The Scenes
Best Cinematography
Timini Egbuson: Instagram
- My Father’s Shadow
- To Kill A Monkey
- The Herd
- Finding Nina
- The Serpent’s Gift
- Stitches
- Gingerrr
Best Lead Actress
- Linda Ejiofor – The Serpent’s Gift
- Bimbo Akintola – To Kill A Monkey
- Ifeoma Fafunwa – The Lost Days
- Ariyike Owolagba – Something About The Briggs
- Sola Sobowale – Her Excellency
- Scarlet Gomez – Behind The Scenes
- Genoveva Umeh – The Herd
- Gloria Anozie-Young – Mother of the Brides
Best Director
- Akinola Davies Jr – My Father’s Shadow
- Tunde Kelani – Cordelia
- James Kalu Omokwe – Osamede
- Daniel Etim-Effiong – The Herd
- Yemi Morafa – Gingerrr
- Asurf Amuwa Oluseyi – 3 Cold Dishes
Best Supporting Actor
Femi Adebayo: Instagram
- Simileoluwa Hassan – The Yard
- Lateef Adedimeji – Gingerrr
- Gabriel Afolayan – Colours of Fire
- Bucci Franklin – To Kill A Monkey
- Femi Adebayo – Agesinkole 2
- Femi Branch – Red Circle
- Uzor Arukwe – Behind The Scenes
The AMVCA remains one of the most important platforms for African entertainment. Since its launch in 2013, it rewards excellence in the film and television industry. The 2026 edition continues that legacy with increased audience participation.