The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, with My Father’s Shadow emerging as the biggest winner of the night.

Hosted by Bovi Ugboma and Nomzamo Mbatha, the glamorous event celebrated outstanding achievements in African film, television, and digital entertainment.

Major Acting Categories

Best Lead Actor
Uzor Arukwe – Colours of Fire

Best Lead Actress
Linda Ejiofor – The Serpent’s Gift

Best Supporting Actor
Bucci Franklin – To Kill A Monkey

Best Supporting Actress
Linda Ejiofor – The Herd

Top Film Awards

Best Movie
My Father’s Shadow

Best Director
Akinola Davies Jr. – My Father’s Shadow

Best Writing (Movie)
Wale Davies – My Father’s Shadow

Best Writing (TV Series)
MTV Shuga Mashariki Team

Technical Categories

Best Cinematography
Kabelo Thathe – To Kill A Monkey

Best Editing
Daniel Anyiam – To Kill A Monkey

Best Sound Design
Pius Fatoke & CJ Mirra – My Father’s Shadow

Best Music Score
Duval Timothy & CJ Mirra – My Father’s Shadow

Best Art Direction
Ajamolaya Bunmi – Colours of Fire

Best Costume Design
Valerie Okeke – Colours of Fire

Best Makeup
Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect) – Warlord

Digital, Documentary and Series Awards

Best Documentary
Beyond Olympic Glory – Shedrack Salami

Best Short Film
Hussainin – Orire Nwani & Josh Olaoluwa

Best Digital Content Creator
Leave To Live – Emmanuel Kanaga & Sophia Chisom

Best Scripted M-Net Original
The Low Priest

Best Unscripted M-Net Original
Nigerian Idol Season 10

Best Indigenous M-Net Original
Inimba

Indigenous Language Film Winners

West Africa
Lisabi: A Legend Is Born – Lateef Adedimeji

East Africa
Addis Fikir

South Africa
Tlhaho Ya Mosadi

North Africa
Artal Alhanin: Our Memories

Central Africa
Mabanda – Kang Quintus

Special Recognition Awards

Trailblazer Award
Uche Montana

Industry Merit Awards
Sola Sobowale
Kanayo O. Kanayo

Biggest Winners of the Night

My Father’s Shadow dominated the ceremony with multiple wins across major and technical categories, while To Kill A Monkey and Colours of Fire also recorded strong performances.

Linda Ejiofor emerged as one of the standout stars after winning both Best Lead Actress and Best Supporting Actress awards.

The 2026 edition of the AMVCA once again drew top actors, filmmakers, content creators, and entertainment personalities from across Africa, further cementing the award’s reputation as one of the continent’s biggest entertainment events.