AMVCA 2026 nominees and winners – The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) lit up Lagos on Saturday night as top Nollywood actors, filmmakers, influencers and entertainers gathered for one of Africa’s biggest entertainment events.
The glamorous ceremony, held at Eko Hotels and Suites, attracted celebrities from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and other African countries.
This year, the organisers introduced fresh excitement with comedian Bovi Ugboma and South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha taking over hosting duties after IK Osakioduwa’s 11-year run.
Meanwhile, veteran actress Joke Silva chaired the judging panel for the 2026 edition.
“AMVCA continues to celebrate African creativity, storytelling and excellence in entertainment,” one organiser said during the opening session.
Movies With Highest Nominations
Several blockbuster productions dominated this year’s nominations.
- Gingerrr — 9 nominations
- The Herd — 9 nominations
- To Kill A Monkey — 8 nominations
- My Father’s Shadow — 7 nominations
As expected, social media platforms exploded with reactions even before the main award presentations began.
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🏆 BEST MOVIE
- Gingerrr
- The Herd
- To Kill A Monkey
- My Father’s Shadow
- Red Circle
Winner: Fumbi Ogunbanwo and Rachel Dargavel [My Father’s Shadow]
🎬 BEST DIRECTOR
- Tope Adebayo – Lisabi 2
- Femi Adebayo – King of Thieves 2
- Jade Osiberu – Gangs of Lagos: Return
- Kunle Afolayan – Aníkúlápó: Rise
Winner: ⏳ Pending
🎭 BEST MALE LEAD ACTOR
- Lateef Adedimeji – Lisabi 2
- William Benson – To Kill A Monkey
- Femi Branch – Red Circle
- Kanayo O. Kanayo – Grandpa Must Obey
- Uzor Arukwe – Colours of Fire
Winner: Uzor Arukwe – Colours of Fire
🎭 BEST FEMALE LEAD ACTRESS
- Sola Sobowale – Her Excellency
- Bimbo Akintola – To Kill A Monkey
- Linda Ejiofor – The Serpent’s Gift
- Ifeoma Fafunwa – The Lost Days
Winner: Linda Ejiofor – The Serpent’s Gift
🎭 BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
- Femi Adebayo – King of Thieves 2
- Bucci Franklin – To Kill A Monkey
- Gabriel Afolayan – Colours of Fire
- Stan Nze – Red Circle
Winner: Bucci Franklin – To Kill A Monkey
🎭 BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
- Bisola Aiyeola – Gingerrr
- Linda Ejiofor – The Herd
- Sola Sobowale – The Covenant
- Olamide Kidbaby – Oversabi Aunty
Winner: Linda Ejiofor – The Herd
🎥 BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE (WEST AFRICA)
- Lisabi 2
- Aljana
- King of Thieves 2
- The Serpent’s Gift
Winner: ⏳ Pending
📱 BEST DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR
- Taaooma – Luxury Koko
- Steve Chuks – August Meeting Election
- Akwaman – Did I Just Hear Muah
- Elozonam Ogbolu & Genoveva Umeh – Dr Judgina
Winner: ⏳ Pending
🎬 BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
- Gingerrr
- The Herd
- To Kill A Monkey
- My Father’s Shadow
Winner: ⏳ Pending
✍️ BEST SCREENPLAY
- Gingerrr
- The Herd
- To Kill A Monkey
- Red Circle
Winner: ⏳ Pending
🎞️ BEST SHORT FILM
- Broken Mirrors
- Silent Echoes
- Between Two Worlds
- Last Light
Winner: ⏳ Pending
🌍 BEST MULTICHOICE TALENT SHOW
- Project Fame Returns
- Next Naija Star
- AM Showcase
Winner: ⏳ Pending
🏅 SPECIAL HONOURS
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Industry Merit Award
- Trailblazer Award
Recipients: ⏳ To be announced
📺 LIVE WINNERS UPDATE (REAL-TIME)
As of now, the AMVCA 2026 ceremony is still ongoing in Lagos. No official category winners have been fully concluded in this report yet.
“Tonight we celebrate African creativity, excellence, and storytelling at its finest,” organisers said during the opening remarks.
🔥 SOCIAL MEDIA REACTIONS
Fans continue to react across X, Instagram, and TikTok with strong engagement around red carpet fashion, nominations, and predictions.
More live updates will follow as winners are officially announced on stage.
Keyphrase: AMVCA 2026 nominees and winners
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