The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held in grand style at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, celebrating the very best in African film and television.
The 2025 AMVCA, a prestigious event organized by MultiChoice, recognized outstanding achievements in storytelling, production, and performance across the continent. This year’s ceremony drew a wide array of celebrities, industry veterans, and rising stars, all gathered to honour excellence in African cinema.
Big Wins for “Seven Doors” and “Lisabi: The Uprising”
Among the night’s biggest winners was Seven Doors, a gripping drama that earned Femi Adebayo the award for Best Lead Actor and Chioma Chukwuka Best Lead Actress. The film also took home the award for Best Score/Music, cementing its status as a standout production.
Lateef Adedimeji’s Lisabi: The Uprising was another dominant force, winning Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa), Best Art Direction, and Best Makeup, among others.
Mercy Aigbe was honoured with Best Supporting Actress for her role in Farmer’s Bride, while Gabriel Afolayan won Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Inside Life.
“Freedom Way” Wins Best Movie
The highly anticipated Best Movie category went to Freedom Way, which also secured the award for Best Writing in a Movie (Blessing Uzzi), showcasing its powerful narrative and execution.
Celebrating Industry Icons and New Talent
This year’s Trailblazer Award went to director Kayode Kasumu, while the Industry Merit Award was presented to Nollywood veterans Sani Ma’zu and Nkem Owoh for their lifelong contributions to African cinema.
Full List of 2025 AMVCA Winners:
See full category breakdown below:
Best Lead Actor: Femi Adebayo – Seven Doors
Best Lead Actress: Chioma Chukwuka – Seven Doors
Best Movie: Freedom Way
Best Director: The Man Died
Best Supporting Actor: Gabriel Afolayan – Inside Life
Best Supporting Actress: Mercy Aigbe – Farmer’s Bride
Best Writing (Movie): Blessing Uzzi – Freedom Way
Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa): Lisabi: The Uprising – Lateef Adedimeji
Best Score/Music: Seven Doors
Best Cinematography: The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos – Leo Purman
Best Editing: Tongai Furusa – Inkabi
Best Costume Design: Adedamola Adeyemi – Christmas in Lagos
Best Art Direction: Lisabi: The Uprising
Best Makeup: Hakeem Onilogbo – Lisabi: The Uprising
Best Digital Content Creator: Iyo Prosper
Best Documentary: Mai DùnDún – Ifeoluwa Fatogun & Ebi Atawodi
Best Short Film: Brukaci
Best Unscripted M-Net Original: Nigerian Idol – Season 9
Best Scripted M-Net Original: My Fairytale Wedding
Best Series (Scripted): Inside Life – Clarence Peters
Best Series (Unscripted): Wa Milele
Best Writing (TV Series): Abel Mutua Musyoka – Untying Kantai
Trailblazer Award: Kayode Kasumu
Industry Merit Award: Sani Ma’zu and Nkem Owoh
The 2025 AMVCA proved once again to be a powerful platform that not only honours creativity but also inspires the next generation of African storytellers.
