Bucci Franklin has emerged winner of the Best Supporting Actor category at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards held in Lagos, for his performance in the film To Kill a Monkey.
Franklin clinched the award ahead of a strong shortlist that included Simileoluwa Hassan (The Yard), Lateef Adedimeji (Gingerrr and Red Circle), Gabriel Afolayan (Colours of Fire), Femi Adebayo (King of Thieves 2), Femi Branch (Owambe Thieves), and Uzor Arukwe (Behind the Scenes).
His role in To Kill a Monkey was widely noted during the awards season for its emotional depth and strong character interpretation, earning him both audience attention and critical recognition.
The announcement of his win was met with applause from guests at the ceremony, which brought together leading figures from across Africa’s film and television industry.
Bucci Franklin dedicated the award to his late mother during his acceptance speech at the event, describing the moment as deeply personal.
His victory adds to the growing acclaim surrounding To Kill a Monkey, which stood out as one of the most discussed productions at this year’s awards.
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards continues to serve as one of Africa’s most prominent platforms for recognising excellence in film, television, and digital storytelling.
