The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held in Lagos, Nigeria 09 May 2026, bringing together some of the biggest stars in African entertainment for a night of glamour, celebration, and recognition of outstanding achievements in film and television.
The prestigious award ceremony honored actors, filmmakers, producers, and content creators who have made significant contributions to the African entertainment industry over the past year.
One of the biggest winners of the night was My Father’s Shadow, which secured major awards including Best Movie and Best Director. Popular actress Linda Ejiofor also made headlines after winning two major acting awards.
Full List of AMVCA 2026 Winners
Major Categories
Best Movie
My Father’s Shadow
Best Director
Akinola Davies Jr. — My Father’s Shadow
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
Special Recognition Awards
Trailblazer Award
Uche Montana
Industry Merit Award
Kanayo O. Kanayo
Sola Sobowale
Indigenous Language Category
Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa)
Lisabi — Lateef Adedimeji
Technical Category Winners
Best Costume Design
Colours of Fire — Valerie Okeke
Highlights From the Event
The 2026 AMVCA ceremony featured stunning red carpet appearances, emotional acceptance speeches, comedy performances, and musical entertainment from top African stars.
Linda Ejiofor emerged as one of the biggest stars of the night after clinching both Best Lead Actress and Best Supporting Actress awards, while My Father’s Shadow dominated the major categories.
Fans across Africa also flooded social media with reactions, making the AMVCA one of the top trending entertainment events of the weekend.
The award ceremony continues to showcase the growth and global recognition of Nollywood and African cinema as filmmakers across the continent push the boundaries of storytelling and creativity.