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AMVCA 2026 Winners: Full List of Award Winners in Lagos

AfricanMovie David
May 11, 2026

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:


  1. Rising talent in digital content creation
  2. Excellence in indigenous language filmmaking
  3. Technical mastery in cinematography and sound design
  4. Powerful performances from both veteran and emerging actors


Searching for "who won Best Movie at AMVCA 2026" or "AMVCA 2026 best actress winner"? You've found the complete, updated winners list.


Watch AMVCA 2026 Highlights


Missed the live broadcast? Catch ceremony highlights, red carpet moments, and winner interviews:

  1. Africa Magic channels on DStv (Channel 154) & GOtv (Channel 2)
  2. Stream on-demand via DStv Stream and GOtv Stream apps
  3. Official clips on Africa Magic YouTube & social media channels







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