With nine nominations apiece, Gingerrr and The Herd topped the list of nominees for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).
Award-winning actor Chimezie Imo hosted a live broadcast of the nominees on Africa Magic channels on Sunday.
To Kill A Monkey and My Father’s Shadow follow closely with eight and seven nominations, respectively.
The nominations underscore a landmark year for African film and television, showcasing a surge in captivating storytelling, exceptional technical craftsmanship, and a notable expansion of narrative scope and diversity.
Gingerrr and The Herd enjoyed commercial success following their release in late 2025, and their nominations reflect their impact on the industry.
In the acting categories, Sola Sobowale garnered dual nominations, vying for top honours in both lead and supporting roles, joined by Uzor Arukwe and Lateef Adedimeji, who also secured multiple nominations.
Genoveva Umeh’s Best Lead Actress nomination marks a breakthrough moment, making her a top contender for the award and spotlighting her as a rising star to watch.
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Voting for public categories opened at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, via the official AMVCA website.
The awards feature 32 categories, including 18 jury-decided awards, 11 determined by public voting, and three special recognition honours.
The 12th AMVCA ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, 9 May 2026, with high expectations for a celebration of excellence across Africa’s film and television industry.
Nollywood actress Lilian Afegbai has criticised the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) organisers for excluding her from their 2026 nominees.
Lilian Afegbai’s co-star in “To Kill a Monkey,” Bimbo Akintola, has been nominated for Best Lead Actress in the 12th edition of the AMVCA, according to the organisers’ latest announcement.
Reacting, Afegbai slammed the organisers for snubbing her, arguing that her character, Idia, was the most trending character in the hit series, ‘To Kill A Monkey.’
She, however, said she doesn’t care much about validations, adding that the organisers can “eat” their award.
On her X handle, she wrote, “AMVCA smh. I always choose to believe everything happens for a reason.
“I don’t need a nomination for validation. The truth is clear: Nobody trended like Idia from TKAM last year. Her acting was 100. You guys can eat your award.”
