The 2025 AMVCA nominees are out, celebrating top talent in African film and TV with a star-studded lineup of actors, filmmakers, and creators.
This year’s selection highlights the exceptional work of actors, filmmakers, and content creators who have made a significant impact on the industry.
Nollywood’s biggest stars lead the nominations, with Adedimeji Lateef, Uzor Arukwe, and Chioma Chukwuka securing spots in key categories. Their performances captivated audiences and earned them well-deserved recognition.
Adedimeji Lateef is in the running for Best Lead Actor for his compelling performance in Lisabi: The Uprising. His portrayal in the historical drama impressed both fans and critics alike. Uzor Arukwe earns a nomination in the Best Supporting Actor category for his role in Suspicion, where his strong screen presence brought depth to the film. Meanwhile, Chioma Chukwuka competes for Best Lead Actress, earning praise for her standout performance in Seven Doors.
This year’s AMVCA nominations reflect the diversity and growth of African cinema. The awards not only honor established names but also spotlight rising talents shaping the industry’s future. With each category filled with fierce competition, audiences eagerly await the winners.
The awards ceremony promises to be a grand affair, bringing together top stars, filmmakers, and fans to celebrate the best of African entertainment. As the countdown begins, excitement builds over who will take home the prestigious awards.
Full List: Nominations Across AMVCA 2025 Categories
The AMVCA 2025 features a diverse range of categories celebrating both scripted and unscripted productions, digital content, and indigenous films from different regions of Africa.
Best Digital Content Creator
The category for Best Digital Content Creator highlights some of Africa’s most influential digital storytellers, including:
- Iyo Prosper Adokiye
- Taaooma
- Elozonam Ogbolu, Hoviare Freedom, Chiamaka Uzokwe
- Jide Pounds Ibitoye
- Ariyiikedimples, Brainjotter
Best MultiChoice Talent Factory
This category celebrates emerging filmmakers from the MultiChoice Talent Factory program, with nominations including:
- Gone
- Everything Light Touches
- The Immersive Alarm
- Deadbeat
- Nwananga
- Rivals in Time
Best Scripted M-Net Original
Recognizing outstanding scripted series, nominees in this category include:
- Uriri
- All Mine
- My Fairytale Wedding
- Italo
- The Caller
- Kam U Stay
Recognition for Indigenous Language Films
The AMVCA continues to celebrate African storytelling in indigenous languages, with nominations across West, East, and Southern Africa.
Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)
- Seven Doors
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Kaka
- Anikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre
- Mai Martaba
Best Indigenous Language (East Africa)
- The Caller
- Empty Grave
- Makosa ni Yangu
- Sabotage
- Wa Milele (Forever?)
Best Indigenous Language (South Africa)
- Walvis Tale
- The Vow
- Mwizukanji
- Man of Gold
- Lukas
Key Acting Categories
The acting categories feature some of the biggest names in African cinema:
Best Supporting Actress
- Meg Otanwa (Inside Life)
- Tina Mba (Suspicion)
- Ireti Doyle (All’s Fair in Love)
- Ini Dima-Okojie (Skeleton Coast)
- Mercy Aigbe (Farmer’s Bride)
- Omoni Oboli (Wives on Strike 3)
- Darasimi Nadi (Aburo)
Best Supporting Actor
- Gabriel Afolayan (Inside Life)
- Adedayo Adebowale (Lisabi)
- Aliu Gafar (Seven Doors)
- Femi Jacobs (Freedom Way)
- RMD (Christmas in Lagos)
- Uzor Arukwe (Suspicion)
- Mike Afolarin (House of Gaa)
- Efa Iwara (Princess on a Hill)
Best Lead Actress
- Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors)
- Gbubemi Ejeye (Farmer’s Bride)
- Uzoamaka Onuoha (Agemo)
- Uche Montana (Thin Line)
- Uzoamaka Aniunoh (Phoenix Fury)
- Hilda Dokubo (Wives on Strike 3)
- Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre)
Best Lead Actor
- Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo)
- Bucci Franklin (The Weekend)
- Femi Branch (House of Gaa)
- Thapelo Makoena (Skeleton Coast)
- Bimbo Manuel (Princess on a Hill)
- Stan Nze (Suspicion)
- Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors)
- Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi: The Uprising)
Excellence in Film Editing
Recognizing outstanding technical contributions, the nominees for Best Editing include:
Inkabi (Tongai Furusa)
- Christmas in Lagos (Martini Akande)
- Skeleton Coast (Jordan Koen)
- Soft Love (Holmes Awa, Paballo Modingoane)
- Lisabi: The Uprising (Anthill Studios)
- Princess on a Hill (Laughter Ephraim, Peter Ugbede)
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