AMVCA 2026 Winners: Full List of Winners from the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in Lagos
The 12th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA 2026) concluded with a spectacular ceremony at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, celebrating excellence in African film, television, and digital storytelling.
Broadcast live across Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv—and streamed via DStv Stream and GOtv Stream—the awards honored the continent's most talented creators. Below is the complete, verified list of AMVCA 2026 winners across all categories.
Major Category Winners at AMVCA 2026
Best Movie AMVCA 2026
"My Father's Shadow" – Funmbi Ogunbanwo & Rachel Dargavel (WINNER)
Other nominees: Gingerrr, The Herd, 3 Cold Dishes, The Serpent's Gift, Behind the Scenes
Best Lead Actor AMVCA 2026
Uzor Arukwe – "Colours of Fire" (WINNER)
Other nominees: Mike Ezuruonye, Lateef Adedimeji, William Benson, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Khumbuza Meyiwa, Wale Ojo, Femi Branch
Best Lead Actress AMVCA 2026
Linda Ejiofor – "The Serpent's Gift" (WINNER)
Other nominees: Bimbo Akintola, Ifeoma Fafunwa, Ariyike Owolagba, Sola Sobowale, Scarlet Gomez, Genoveva Umeh, Gloria Anozie-Young
Best Director AMVCA 2026
Akinola Davies Jr – "My Father's Shadow" (WINNER)
Other nominees: Tunde Kelani (Cordelia), James Kalu Omokwe (Osamede), Daniel Etim Effiong (The Herd), Yemi Filmboy Morafa (Gingerrr), Asurf Amuwa Oluseyi (3 Cold Dishes)
Best Supporting Actor AMVCA 2026
Bucci Franklin – "To Kill a Monkey" (WINNER)
Best Supporting Actress AMVCA 2026
Linda Ejiofor – "The Herd" (WINNER)
Note: Linda Ejiofor won two awards tonight—making her one of the big winners of AMVCA 2026.
Indigenous Language Film Winners by Region
West Africa
"Lisabi (A Legend is Born)" – Lateef Adedimeji
East Africa
"Addis Fikir" – Leul Shoaferaw
Central Africa
"Mabanda" – Kang Quintus
North Africa
"Artal Alhanin: Our Memories" – Mohamed Awad & Mohamed Abdulraham Eldouma
South Africa
"Tlhaho Ya Mosadi" – Naledi Galane et al.
Series, Digital & Original Content Winners
Best Scripted Series
"Inimba" – Siphosethu Tshapu, Thandi Ramathesele, Yolanda Ndhlovu
Best Scripted M-Net Original
"The Low Priest" – Femi D. Ogunsanwo
Best Indigenous M-Net Original
"Inimba" – Siphosethu Tshapu et al.
Best Unscripted Series
"Nigerian Idol (S10)" – Sulaiman Kassim & Anneke De Ridder
Best Digital Content Creator
"Leave To Live" – Emmanuel Kanaga & Sophia Chisom
Why AMVCA 2026 Matters for African Entertainment
The Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards continue to elevate African storytelling on the global stage. With winners spanning Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia, and beyond, AMVCA 2026 highlighted:
- Rising talent in digital content creation
- Excellence in indigenous language filmmaking
- Technical mastery in cinematography and sound design
- Powerful performances from both veteran and emerging actors
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Watch AMVCA 2026 Highlights
Missed the live broadcast? Catch ceremony highlights, red carpet moments, and winner interviews:
- Africa Magic channels on DStv (Channel 154) & GOtv (Channel 2)
- Stream on-demand via DStv Stream and GOtv Stream apps
- Official clips on Africa Magic YouTube & social media channels