The AMVCA 2026 winners list has been officially unveiled following the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, held on Saturday evening at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria.
The prestigious ceremony brought together top stars from across Africa to celebrate excellence in film, television, and digital storytelling, with several standout productions and performers dominating the night.
From emotional acting performances to technical brilliance behind the scenes, this year’s awards highlighted the continued growth and global recognition of African cinema.
Big winners at AMVCA 2026
The biggest award of the night—Best Overall Movie—went to My Father’s Shadow, which also earned recognition for its outstanding direction.
Selected major winners from the AMVCA 2026 winners list
Best Supporting Actor
- Bucci Franklin – To Kill A Monkey – WINNER
Best Supporting Actress
- Linda Ejiofor – The Herd – WINNER
Best Lead Actor
- Uzor Arukwe – Colours Of Fire – WINNER
Best Lead Actress
- Linda Ejiofor – The Serpent’s Gift – WINNER
Best Director
- Akinola Davies Jr. – My Father’s Shadow – WINNER
Best Overall Movie
- My Father’s Shadow – WINNER
Other key winners
- Best Digital Content Creator: Emmanuel Kanaga & Sophia Chisom
- Best Scripted M-Net Original: The Low Priest
- Best Unscripted M-Net Original: Nigerian Idol Season 10
- Best Short Film: Hussaini
- Best Documentary: Beyond Olympic Glory
- Best Scripted Series: Inimba
- Trailblazer Award: Uche Montana
- Industry Merit Award: Sola Sobowale and Kanayo O. Kanayo
The event once again showcased the depth of talent in African entertainment, with strong representation from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and other regions across the continent.
The AMVCA 2026 winners list reflects a growing industry that continues to tell powerful African stories on a global stage, blending culture, creativity, and world-class production quality.
