The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards concluded on Saturday at the Eko Hotel and Suites, bringing together leading figures in African film, television, and digital storytelling for a night of recognition and celebration.
The ceremony, which began at 7 p.m., honoured excellence across acting, directing, writing, production, and digital content creation. It was broadcast live on Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv, as well as streamed on DStv Stream and GOtv Stream.
Below is the full list of winners and nominees across key categories:
Major Category Winners
Best Movie
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 Director
Akinola Davies Jr — My Father’s Shadow (WINNER)
Best Scripted Series
Inimba — Siphosethu Tshapu, Thandi Ramathesele, Yolanda Ndhlovu (WINNER)
Acting Categories
Best Lead Actor
Uzor Arukwe — Colours of Fire (WINNER)
Other nominees included Lateef Adedimeji (Lisabi), Kanayo O. Kanayo (Grandpa Must Obey), and others.
Best Lead Actress
Linda Ejiofor — The Serpent’s Gift (WINNER)
Best Supporting Actor
Bucci Franklin — To Kill a Monkey (WINNER)
Best Supporting Actress
Linda Ejiofor — The Herd (WINNER)
Indigenous Language Films
Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa)
Lisabi: A Legend Is Born — Lateef Adedimeji (WINNER)
Best Indigenous Language Film (Central Africa)
Mabanda — Kang Quintus (WINNER)
Best Indigenous Language Film (North Africa)
Artal Alhanin: Our Memories — Mohamed Awad, Mohamed Abdulraham Eldouma (WINNER)
Best Indigenous Language Film (East Africa)
Addis Fikir — Leul Shoaferaw (WINNER)
Best Indigenous Language Film (South Africa)
Tlhaho Ya Mosadi — Naledi Galane, Promise Ramoroka, Ernest Ramoroka, Modipadi Mokgohioa (WINNER)
Technical Categories
Best Cinematography
To Kill a Monkey — Kabelo Thathe (WINNER)
Best Editing
To Kill a Monkey — Daniel Anyiam (WINNER)
Best Sound/Sound Design
My Father’s Shadow — Pius Fatoke, CJ Mirra (WINNER)
Best Score/Music
My Father’s Shadow — Duval Timothy, CJ Mirra (WINNER)
Writing & Digital Content
Best Writing (Movie)
My Father’s Shadow — Wale Davies (WINNER)
Best Writing (TV Series)
MTV Shuga Mashariki — Annette Shadeya and team (WINNER)
Best Digital Content Creator
Leave To Live — Emmanuel Kanaga and Sophia Chisom (WINNER)
Special Recognition Awards
Trailblazer Award
Uche Montana (WINNER)
Industry Merit Awards
Sola Sobowale (WINNER)
Kanayo O. Kanayo (WINNER)
Top Highlights
- My Father’s Shadow emerged as one of the night’s biggest winners, taking home Best Movie and Best Director.
- Lisabi: A Legend Is Born secured Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa).
- To Kill a Monkey recorded multiple technical wins and acting recognition.
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards featured 32 categories this year, including jury-decided awards, viewer-voted categories, and special honours, further reinforcing its status as one of Africa’s biggest entertainment platforms.
