The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), held on Saturday, 10 May 2025, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, celebrated the finest in African film and television.
The event saw ‘Seven Doors’ emerge as a standout, clinching multiple top honours.
Veteran actress Chioma Akpotha was awarded Best Lead Actress for her compelling performance in Seven Doors, while Femi Adebayo secured the Best Lead Actor accolade for his role in the same film. The film also earned the Best Score award, with composer Tolu Obanro recognised for his exceptional work.
In the supporting categories, Gabriel Afolayan won Best Supporting Actor for ‘Inside Life,’ and Mercy Aigbe took home Best Supporting Actress for her role in ‘Farmer’s Bride.’
‘Freedom Way’ was named Best Movie, highlighting its impact in the industry. Additionally, ‘Lisabi: The Uprising” received the award for Best Indigenous Language (West Africa).
The ceremony also honoured industry veterans Nkem Owoh and Sani Mu’azu with the Industry Merit Award, recognising their significant contributions to African cinema. Director Kayode Kasum received the Trailblazer Award for his innovative work in filmmaking.
The evening featured performances from musical talents Johnny Drille, Fido, and Kunmie, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.
Full List of Winners at the AMVCA 2025
Best Supporting Actress
- Mercy Aigbe – Farmer’s Bride — WINNER
- Meg Otanwa – Inside Life
- Tina Mba – Suspicion
- Ireti Doyle – All’s Fair in Love
- Ini Dinma – Skeleton Coast
- Omoni Oboli – The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3
- Darasimi Nnadi – Aburo
Best Supporting Actor
- Gabriel Afolayan – Inside Life — WINNER
- Efa Iwara – Princess On A Hill
- Mr Macaroni – Lisabi: The Uprising
- Uzor Arukwe – Suspicion
- Mike Afolarin – House of Ga’a
- RMD – Christmas in Lagos
- Aliu Gafar – Seven Doors
- Femi Jacobs – Freedom Way
Best Lead Actress
- Chioma Akpotha – Seven Doors — WINNER
- Gbubemi Ejeye – Farmer’s Bride
- Uzoamaka Onuoha – Agemo
- Uche Montana – Thinline
- Uzoamaka Aniunoh – Phoenix Fury
- Hilda Dokubo – The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3
- Bimbo Ademoye – Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
Best Lead Actor
- Femi Adebayo – Seven Doors — WINNER
- Gideon Okeke – Tokunbo
- Bucci Franklin – The Weekend
- Femi Branch – House of Ga’a
- Thapelo Makoena – Skeleton Coast
- Bimbo Manuel – Princess on A Hill
- Stan Nze – Suspicion
- Adedimeji Lateef – Lisabi: The Uprising
Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)
- Lisabi: The Uprising — WINNER
- Seven Doors
- Kaka
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
- Mai Martaba
Best Movie
- Freedom Way — WINNER
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Skeleton Coast
- Suspicion
- Inkabi
- House of Ga’a
- Christmas in Lagos
- Farmer’s Bride
Best Scripted (M-Net Original)
- My Fairytale Wedding — WINNER
- Uriri
- All Mine
- Italo
- The Caller
- Kam U Stay
Best Writing (Movie)
- Freedom Way — WINNER
- Phoenix Fury
- A Ghetto Love Story
- Christmas in Lagos
- The Weekend
- House of Ga’a
Best Short Film
- Brukaci — WINNER
- In Bloom: ‘Afefe’
- Sukari
- The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Sèyí Àjàyí
- What Are You Truly Afraid Of?
Best Director
- The Man Died – Awam Amkpa — WINNER
- House of Ga’a – Bolanle Austen-Peters
- Inkabi – Norman Maake
- Seven Doors – Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani, Tope Adebayo
- Skeleton Coast – Robert O Peters
- The Weekend – Daniel Emeke Oriahi
Best Cinematography
- The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos — WINNER
- Yen Ara Asaase Ni
- Inkabi
- Skeleton Coast
- Soft Love
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Agemo
Best Costume Design
- Christmas in Lagos — WINNER
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
- House of Ga’a
- Phoenix Fury
Best Score
- Seven Doors — WINNER
- Freedom Way
- Inkabi
- Skeleton Coast
- Soft Love
Best Makeup
- Lisabi: The Uprising — WINNER
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
- Inside Life
- Farmer’s Bride
- Seven Doors
- Suspicion
Best Editing
- Inkabi — WINNER
- Christmas in Lagos
- Skeleton Coast
- Soft Love
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Princess on A Hill
Best Documentary
- Dundun — WINNER
- I Will Remember You
- O.Y.O (On Your Own)
- Walvis Tale
- Women of Salt: The Resilience of Ebonyi’s Women
Best Art Direction
- Lisabi: The Uprising — WINNER
- The Man Died
- Christmas in Lagos
- Seven Doors
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
Best Sound Design
- Suspicion — WINNER
- Beast of Two Worlds
- Freedom Way
- Inkabi
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Seven Doors
Best Indigenous Language (East Africa)
- Makosa di Yangu — WINNER
- The Empty Grave
- Sabotage
- The Caller
- Wa Milele? (Forever)
Best Digital Content Creator
- Iyo Prosper — WINNER
- Jide Pounds
- Ariyiike Dimples
- Elozonam
- Taaooma
Best Series (Scripted)
- Inside Life — WINNER
- Cheta M
- Princess on a Hill
- Seven Doors
- Roses & Ivy
Best Series (Unscripted)
- Wa Milele? (Forever) — WINNER
- Ebuka Turns Up For Africa
- Skillers (The Builders Show)
- Style Magnate
- Uzoamaka Tries Palmwine
Best Writing (TV Series)
- Untying Kantai — WINNER
- Anikulapo: Rise Of The Spectre
- Cheta M
- Princess on a Hill
- Roses & Ivy
- Seven Doors
- Tuki
Best Unscripted (M-Net Original)
- Nigerian Idol (Season 9) — WINNER
- Husband Material
- Overall Best
- Pastor Wants a Wife
Best MultiChoice Talent Factory
- Everything Light Touches — WINNER
- Gone
- The Immersive Alarm
- Deadbeat
- Nwananga
Industry Merit Awards
- Nkem Owoh
- Sani Mu’azu
Trailblazer Award
- Kayode Kasum
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