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.
🏆 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
Akinola Davies Jr – My Father’s Shadow
Winner: Akinola Davies Jr – My Father’s Shadow
🎭 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: Lisabi
📱 BEST DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR
Taaooma – Luxury Koko
Steve Chuks – August Meeting Election
Akwaman – Did I Just Hear Muah
Elozonam Ogbolu & Genoveva Umeh – Dr Judgina
Real Sophy and Kanaga Jnr — “Leave To Live”
Winner: Real Sophy and Kanaga Jnr — “Leave To Live”
🎬 BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Gingerrr
The Herd
To Kill A Monkey
My Father’s Shadow
Winner: To Kill A Monkey
✍️ 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
Hussaini
Winner: Hussaini
🌍 BEST MULTICHOICE TALENT SHOW
Project Fame Returns
Next Naija Star
AM Showcase
Winner: ⏳ Pending
🏅 SPECIAL HONOURS
Lifetime Achievement Award — Shola Sobowale
Industry Merit Award — Kanayo O Kanayo
Trailblazer Award — Uche Montana
📺 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.
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