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Summary
From Mercy Aigbe’s win to that of Chinenye Nworah, women dominated the 11th AMVCA, clinching major awards in acting, writing, and filmmaking. Held on May 10, 2025, in Lagos, the event celebrated excellence in African film and television.
The eleventh edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) took place on May 10, 2025, at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, celebrating excellence in African film and television.
The glamorous ceremony brought together leading figures in African entertainment for a night dedicated to honouring outstanding achievements in storytelling across the continent. From the dazzling red carpet moments to award-winning, AMVCA 11 reaffirmed the power and diversity of African narratives.
This year’s event was particularly remarkable for the recognition of women, as many female creatives and performers claimed top honours across multiple categories.
Chinenye Nworah and Taiwo Adebayo won Best Scripted (M-Net Original) for their exceptional work. Mercy Aigbe took home the award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Farmer’s Bride. Chioma Chukwuka emerged as the Best Lead Actress for her role in Seven Doors.
Blessing Uzzi won Best Writer (Movie) for Freedom Way and clinched the prestigious Best Movie award for the same film. The award for Best Documentary went to Dundun, created by Ifeoluwa Fatogun and Ebi Atawodi.
Hosted by the charismatic IK Osakioduwa, the event featured live performances from Nigerian Idol Season 9 winner Chima, Johnny Drille, and viral sensations Fido, Kunmie, and Serotonin, who added excitement to an already unforgettable night.
This year’s edition awarded excellence across 28 categories, including the newly introduced Best Music Score, marking a continued effort to expand the recognition of diverse talent in African entertainment.
