The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has come and gone, but the excitement still lingers in the air. Held on Saturday, May 11, 2025, this year’s AMVCA celebrated the best talents in African film, TV, and digital content. From powerful performances to creative storytelling, it was a night filled with glitz, glam, and well-deserved recognition.
If you missed the show, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with the full list of winners!
Big Winners of the Night
Chioma Chukwuka and Femi Adebayo stole the spotlight, each winning Best Lead Actress and Best Lead Actor for their roles in Seven Doors. The film also picked up Best Sound Design and Best Score, making it one of the night’s top winners.
Another standout was Blessing Uzzi, whose movie Freedom Way won Best Movie and Best Writing (Movie). That’s double the honor!
Full List of AMVCA 2025 Winners
1. Best Movie – Freedom Way (Blessing Uzzi)
2. Best Director – Awam Amkpa (The Man Died)
3. Best Lead Actress – Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors)
4. Best Lead Actor – Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors)
5. Best Supporting Actress – Mercy Aigbe
6. Best Supporting Actor – Gabriel Afolayan (Inside Life)
7. Best Writing (Movie) – Blessing Uzzi (Freedom Way)
8. Best Writing (Series) – Abel Mutua (Untying Kantai)
9. Best Cinematography – Leo Purman (The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos)
10. Best Art Direction – Soliu Badu Noutical & Ayanmo Yakub (Lisabi: The Uprising)
11. Best Costume Design – Adedamola Adeyemi (Christmas in Lagos)
12. Best Makeup – Hakeem Onilogbo (Lisabi: The Uprising)
13. Best Editing – Tongai Furusa (Inkabi)
14. Best Sound Design – Michael Botha, Olaosebikan Okonrende & Dil Chike Ajufo (Suspicion)
15. Best Score – Tolu Obanro (Seven Doors)
16. Best Short Film – Brukaci (Jide Jblaze Oyegbile)
17. Best Series (Scripted) – Inside Life (Clarence Peters)
18. Best Unscripted M-Net Original – Nigerian Idol
19. Best Indigenous Language (West Africa) – Lisabi (Adedimeji Lateef & Mo Bimpe)
20. Best Indigenous Language (East Africa) – Makosa Ni Yangu (Abel Mutua)
21. Best Indigenous Language (Southern Africa) – Mwizulanji (Cosmas Ngandwe)
22. Best Digital Content Creator – Iyo Prosper Adokiye
23. Trailblazer Award – Kayode Kasum
24. Industry Merit Awards – Sani Muazu & Nkem Owoh
The AMVCA 2025 was a reminder that African storytelling keeps getting better and bolder. With new names shining and legends still standing tall, the future of African film and TV looks bright.
Big congrats to all the winners! Your hard work and creativity continue to inspire many.