The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has announced its 2025 nominees, recognizing outstanding achievements in film, television, and digital content. The nominations include works released between January 1 and December 31, 2024, covering categories such as Best Movie, Best Director, and acting awards.
Top Contenders for AMVCA 2025
The biggest nominees this year include Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, House of Ga’a, and Freedom Way, all of which received multiple nods. In the acting categories, top stars like Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo), Stan Nze (Suspicion), Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors), and Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi: The Uprising) are nominated for Best Lead Actor. Meanwhile, Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors), Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre), and Uche Montana (Thinline) are among the nominees for Best Lead Actress.
AMVCA 2025 Full Nominee List
Best Movie
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Skeleton Coast
- Suspicion
- Inkabi
- House of Ga’a
- Freedom Way
- Christmas in Lagos
- Farmer’s Bride
Best Director
- Robert O Peters – Skeleton Coast
- Norman Maake – Inkabi
- Bolanle Austen-Peters – House of Ga’a
- Awam Amkpa – The Man Died
- Daniel Emeka Oriahi – The Weekend
- Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani, Tope Adebayo – Seven Doors
Best Lead Actor
- 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
- Femi Adebayo – Seven Doors
Best Lead Actress
- Chioma Chukwuka – Seven Doors
- Gbugbemi Ejeye – Farmer’s Bride
- Uzoamaka Onuoha – Agemo
- Uche Montana – Thinline
- Uzoamaka Aniunoh – Phoenix Fury
- Hilda Dokubo – The Uprising: Wives On Strike 3
Best Supporting Actor
- Gabriel Afolayan – Inside Life
- Adedayo Adebowale Macaroni – Lisabi: The Uprising
- Aliu Gafar – Seven Doors
- Femi Jacobs – Freedom Way
- Richard Mofe-Damijo – Christmas In Lagos
- Uzor Arukwe – Suspicion
- Mike Afolarin – House of Ga’a
- Efa Iwara – Princess on a Hill
Best Supporting Actress
- Meg Otanwa – Inside Life
- Tina Mba – Suspicion
- Ireti Doyle – All’s Fair in Love
- Ini Dima-Okojie – Skeleton Coast
- Mercy Aigbe – Farmer’s Bride
- Omoni Oboli – The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3
- Darasimi Nnadi – Aburo
Best Cinematography
- Yen Ara Asaase Ni (This Is Our Land)
- Inkabi
- The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos
- Skeleton Coast
- Agemo
Best Editing
- Inkabi
- Christmas In Lagos
- Skeleton Coast
- Soft Love
Best Sound/Sound Design
- Inkabi
- Seven Doors
- Freedom Way
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Ajakaju: Beast Of Two Worlds
- Suspicion
Best Art Direction
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
- Christmas In Lagos
- Farmer’s Bride
- Seven Doors
- The Man Died
Best Costume Design
- Toyin Ogundeji – Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
- Bolanle Austen-Peters, Yolanda Okereke, Juliana Dede, Gloria Oyu – House Of Ga’a
- Oluwatoyin Balogun, Oyeade Adeimpe Adedimeji – Lisabi: The Uprising
- Opeyemi Sogeke – Phoenix Fury
- Adedamola Adeyemi – Christmas In Lagos
Best Writing in a Movie
- The Weekend
- Skeleton Coast
- Freedom Way
- Phoenix Fury
- A Ghetto Love Story
- House of Ga’a
- Christmas In Lagos
Controversies and Omissions
The nominations list has sparked debate among Nollywood fans, especially with the snubbing of Everybody Loves Jenifa, a Funke Akindele project that was widely expected to receive nominations. This omission raises concerns about the selection process and the AMVCA’s criteria for recognition.
Another key issue is the exclusion of YouTube-based films, despite the platform becoming a dominant force in Nollywood. Given the rise of independent filmmakers and digital-first content, it’s time for AMVCA to introduce a category for YouTube films to foster competition and recognize the industry’s evolution.
How to Vote for AMVCA 2025
Is your favorite nominated? Voting is officially open, and fans can now cast their votes before the deadline on May 4, 2025, at 20:00 WAT.
Vote here: https://bit.ly/4iRowzc
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