The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards has recognized some of the biggest names in African film, television, digital content, and entertainment, with major wins across Nollywood and other African industries.
Several actors, filmmakers, producers, and digital creators emerged victorious during the ceremony, which celebrated excellence in storytelling, acting, cinematography, indigenous productions, documentaries, and reality television.
Among the standout winners were Lateef Adedimeji, Uzor Arukwe, Linda Ejiofor, and content creators Emmanuel Kanaga and Sophia Chisom.
Here is the full list of winners announced:
Best Digital Content Creator
Winner: Leave To Live — Emmanuel Kanaga and Sophia Chisom
Best Indigenous Language (East Africa)
Winner: Addis Fikir — Leul Shoaferaw
Best Short Film
Winner: Hussainin — Orire Nwani and Josh Olaoluwa
Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)
Winner: Lisabi: A Legend Is Born — Lateef Adedimeji
Best Indigenous Language (North Africa)
Winner: Artal Alhanin – Our Memories — Mohamed Awad and Mohamed Abdulraham Eldouma
Best Indigenous Language Film (South Africa)
Winner: Tlhaho Ya Mosadi
Best Indigenous Language (Central Africa)
Winner: Mabanda — Kang Quintus
Best Documentary
Winner: Beyond Olympic Glory — Shedrack Salami
Best Scripted M-Net Original
Winner: The Low Priest — Femi D. Ogunsanwo
Best Unscripted M-Net Original
Winner: Nigerian Idol (Season 10)
Best Indigenous M-Net Original
Winner: Inimba
Best Supporting Actress
Winner: Linda Ejiofor for The Herd
Best Lead Actor
Winner: Uzor Arukwe for Colors of Fire
Best Cinematography
Winner: To Kill A Monkey — Kabelo Thathe
Best Art Direction
Winner: Colors of Fire — Ajamolaya Bunmi
Other nominees across categories included Mike Ezuruonye, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Wale Ojo, Femi Branch, Bisola Aiyeola, Sola Sobowale, Funke Akindele, and Iyabo Ojo.
This year’s ceremony continued the AMVCA tradition of spotlighting productions from across Africa, with winners emerging from Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, and other regions.
The awards also highlighted the growing importance of digital storytelling, indigenous-language films, and streaming-era productions in shaping modern African entertainment.
For many observers, one of the biggest talking points of the night was the strong performance of culturally rooted films and indigenous language projects, reflecting the industry’s increasing embrace of local storytelling with global appeal.
