The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2025 is underway, and the Cultural Day celebration has taken social media by storm. Held on May 9, 2025, this pre-award event showcased Africa’s rich heritage, with celebrities donning traditional attire from various regions. The vibrant display of fashion and culture has captivated audiences, setting the stage for the main awards ceremony.
The 11th edition of the AMVCA, taking place on May 10, 2025, honors outstanding achievements in African film and television. Leading the nominations is Femi Adebayo’s “Seven Doors” with 11 nods, followed closely by “Lisabi: The Uprising” with 10, and “Skeleton Coast” with 8. These films have garnered attention for their compelling storytelling and cinematic excellence.
Key Nominees:
(See Full List on amvca-2025-full-nominee-list)
Best Lead Actor:
- Femi Adebayo – “Seven Doors”
- Adedimeji Lateef – “Lisabi: The Uprising”
- Thapelo Makoena – “Skeleton Coast”
- Gideon Okeke – “Tokunbo”
- Bucci Franklin – “The Weekend”
Best Lead Actress:
- Chioma Akpotha – “Seven Doors”
- Gbubemi Ejeye – “Farmer’s Bride”
- Uzoamaka Onuoha – “Agemo”
- Uche Montana – “Thinline”
- Bimbo Ademoye – “Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre”
Best Movie:
- “Lisabi: The Uprising”
- “Skeleton Coast”
- “Suspicion”
- “Inkabi”
- “House of Ga’a
Best Director:
- Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani, Tope Adebayo – “Seven Doors”
- Robert O. Peters – “Skeleton Coast”
- Bolanle Austen-Peters – “House of Ga’a”
- Norman Maake – “Inkabi”
- Daniel Emeka Oriahi – “The Weekend”
The AMVCA 2025 promises to be a celebration of African storytelling, talent, and culture. With the Cultural Day setting a vibrant tone, audiences eagerly anticipate the recognition of excellence in the African entertainment industry.
The AMVCA 2025 sounds like it’s going to be an incredible showcase of African creativity and talent. I’m really excited to see how they’ll highlight the diverse stories and cultures across the continent. The Cultural Day seems like a perfect way to kick things off with energy and pride. It’s great to see platforms like this giving African entertainment the recognition it deserves. I wonder if there will be any new faces or unexpected winners this year. What do you think will be the standout moment of the event? Also, how do you feel about the growing influence of African storytelling on the global stage?