The organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, have announced the nominations for the 2025 edition.
The annual awards recognise excellence among African filmmakers, actors, and content creators who have made remarkable contributions to the industry over the past year.
The 2025 nominations include Nigerian actors Uzor Arukwe, Adedimeji Lateef, and Chioma Chukwuka.
Adedimeji Lateef is nominated for Best Lead Actor following his performance in Lisabi, while Uzor Arukwe has received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor for Suspicion.
Actress Chioma Chukwuka secured a nomination for Best Lead Actress for Seven Doors.
Full list below:
Best Digital Content Creator:
Iyo Prosper Adokiye
Elozonam Ogbolu
Hoviare Freedom
Taaooma
Chiamaka Uzokwe
Ariyiikedimples, Brainjotter
Jide Pounds Ibitoye
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)
Best Indigenous Language (West Africa):
Lisabi: The Uprising
Seven Doors
Kaka
Mai 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
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)