AMVCA 2026: Full List Of Winners

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May 11, 2026

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The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, took place on Saturday evening at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.

The awards celebrate excellence in African film, television and digital storytelling.
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Here is the full list of winners and nominees across all categories.

Best Supporting Actor

Lateef Adedimeji – Gingerrr

Simileoluwa Hassan – The Yard

Femi Branch – Owambe Thieves

Gabriel Afolayan – Colours Of Fire

Femi Adebayo – King Of Thieves 2

Bucci Franklin – To Kill A Monkey – WINNER

Lateef Adedimeji – Red Circle

Uzor Arukwe – Behind The Scenes

Best Supporting Actress

Olamide Kidbaby – Oversabi Aunty

Linda Ejiofor – The Herd – WINNER

Bisola Aiyeola – Gingerrr

Nadia Dutch – Aljana

Sola Sobowale – The Covenant

Amal Umar – The Herd

Juliebrenda Nyambura – MTV Shuga Mashariki

Funke Akindele – Behind The Scenes

Best Lead Actor

Lateef Adedimeji – Lisabi: A Legend Is Born

William Benson – To Kill A Monkey

Mike Ezuruonye – Oversabi Aunty

Kanayo O. Kanayo – Grandpa Must Obey

Khumbuza Meyiwa – Bet I Love You

Uzor Arukwe – Colours Of Fire – WINNER

Wale Ojo – 3 Cold Dishes

Femi Branch – Red Circle

Best Lead Actress

Linda Ejiofor – The Serpent’s Gift – WINNER

Bimbo Akintola – To Kill A Monkey

Ifeoma Fafunwa – The Lost Days

Ariyike Owolagba – Something About The Briggs

Sola Sobowale – Her Excellency

Scarlet Gomez – Behind The Scenes

Genoveva Umeh – The Herd

Gloria Anozie-Young – Mother Of The Brides

Best Director

Akinola Davies Jr.- My Father’s Shadow – WINNER

Tunde Kelani – Cordelia

James Omokwe – Osamede

Daniel Etim Effiong – The Herd

Yemi Filmboy Morafa – Gingerrr

Asurf Amuwa Oluseyi – 3 Cold Dishes

Best Overall Movie

Gingerrr

The Herd

My Father’s Shadow – WINNER

3 Cold Dishes

The Serpent’s Gift

Behind The Scenes

Best Digital Content Creator

Elozonam Ogbolu, Genoveva Umeh

Akwaman

Destiny Ogie Osarewinda

Emmanuel Kanaga, Sophia Chisom – WINNER

Benedict Ehimare Oriaifo

Taaooma

Steve Chuks

Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa)

The Serpent’s Gift

Lisabi: A Legend Is Born – WINNER

Labake Olododo

Olorisha

Aljana

Best Indigenous Language Film (East Africa)

Inside Job

Sayari

Addis Fikir – WINNER

My Son

Kimote

Best Indigenous Language Film (South Africa)

Bet I Love You

Sebata: The Beast

Ben Made It

Terra Of Queens And Kuma 2

Tlhaho Ya Mosadi – WINNER

Best Indigenous Language Film (North Africa)

The Omnipresent

The Delivery

The Hidden Voice

This Is Portsaid

Artal Alhanin: Our Memories – WINNER

Best Indigenous Language Film (Central Africa)

Mabanda – WINNER

Safou: A Gift From Nature

Golden Spoon

Best Scripted M-Net Original

Adam to Eve

Mother of the Bride

The Yard

The Low Priest – WINNER

Bobo

Best Unscripted M-Net Original

Nigerian Idol S10 – WINNER

Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa

Chapa Chapa My Love

Out N About (Harar)

Undugu

Best Indigenous M-Net Original

Inimba – WINNER

Kukoyi

Undugu

Out N’ About (Harar)

Kampala Creme

The Chocolate Empire

Mgbuka

Best Short Film

Fleas

Rise

Telephone

Hussaini – WINNER

My Body, God’s Temple

Best Cinematography

Jermaine Edwards – My Father’s Shadow – WINNER

Kabelo Thathe – To Kill A Monkey

Emmanuel Igbekele – The Herd

Daanong Gyang – Finding Nina

Emmanuel Igbekele – The Serpent’s Gift

KC Obiajulu – Stitches

Emmanuel Igbekele – Gingerrr

Best Editing

Kazeem Agboola – Cordelia

Omar Guzman Castro – My Father’s Shadow

Wanguma Peter Chidebere, Dele Doherty – Landline

Asurf Amuwa Oluseyi – 3 Cold Dishes

Winston Aig-Ohioma – Osamede

Daniel Anyiam – To Kill A Monkey – WINNER

Best Sound Design

Pius Fatoke, CJ Mirra – My Father’s Shadow – WINNER

Tolu Obanro – Gingerrr

Vaughan Phillips – Ben Made It

Tolu Obanro – The Party

Vaughan Phillips – Sebata: The Beast

Fisayo Adefolaju – The Herd

Best Music Score

Shirleen Wangari – Cards On The Table

Xavier Ighorodje – Gingerrr

Isaac Ayodeji – Suky

Tomi Adesina – 3 Cold Dishes

Best Documentary

Beyond Olympic Glory – WINNER

The Good, The Bad of Afrobeat

The People Shall

Not Addressing This Anymore

BOU

Best Scripted Series

To Kill A Monkey

The Yard

The Chocolate Empire

Inimba – WINNER

Kash Money

Best Unscripted Series

The Real Housewives Of Lagos

Nigerian Idol – WINNER

Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa

Offair With Gbemi And Toolz

Out N’ About (Harar)

Trailblazer Award

Uche Montana – WINNER

Industry Merit Award

Sola Sobowale – WINNER

Kanayo O. Kanayo – WINNER

‘He’s A Complete Musician’ – Don Jazzy Names His Best Artiste

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May 11, 2026

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Nigerian record producer and music executive Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has named alternative rock singer Johnny Drille as his best musician.

The Mavin boss said Johnny Drille’s music is unique, stressing that he is a complete musician.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Crea8torium podcast, Don Jazzy claimed that Johnny Drille has no rival in the Nigerian music industry.

“If you look at the Nigerian music industry right now, there is nobody like Johnny Drille. He is in a world of his own. He is like the best musician – the complete musician that I know. He is versatile. He mix, write, sing. He does everything.

“He is also an amazing performer – the way he sounds in the studio is the same way he sounds in live shows,” he said.

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Davido To Be Inducted Into Black Music Walk Of Fame

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May 8, 2026

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Afrobeat superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been named an inductee for the 2026 Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States.

The organisers announced Davido as part of this year’s class ahead of the induction ceremony scheduled for June 1 in Atlanta’s Historic Westside.

The recognition places him alongside entertainment figures honoured for their influence on Black culture and global music.

Other inductees listed included Ludacris,Atlanta-based artiste and philanthropist, Paul Morton, renowned gospel singer and Maynard Jackson, former Atlanta Mayor.

The feat has added the “Timeless” crooner to the list of African artists previously recognised by the organisation, including late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti.

The Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame was created by the Black American Music Association and the Georgia Entertainment Caucus to honour people who have shaped Black entertainment and music.

It recognises Black entertainers and cultural figures who have influenced music and entertainment around the world, with inductees receiving plaques placed along the walkway in Atlanta in recognition of their impact on Black culture.

Davido’s recognition for the walk of fame is coming when he is marking 15 years on stage as a music star.

He had on Thursday shared a post on his X page(formerly Twitter), “God is the best of all planners! 15 years in da game”, reflecting on his journey so far.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Davido, born in Atlanta,Georgia, began his music career professionally in 2011, and started working on his debut studio album ‘Omo Baba Olowo’,a mixture of Afrobeats and hip hop.

He made his music debut as a member of the group KB International, and rose to fame after releasing “Dami Duro”, the second single from ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ (2012).

Within a decade and half, Davido has delivered several hit records, including five studio albums; Omo Baba Olowo (2012),A Good Time (2019),A Better Time (2020),Timeless (2023) and 5ive (2025).

He has secured several nominations and awards on the global stage, with three nominations at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards (2024), including Best Global Music Album for Timeless.

NAN

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Burna Boy To Feature On Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem

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May 8, 2026

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Popular Nigerian singer Burna Boy will join Colombian pop icon Shakira to perform the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup titled “Dai Dai.”

It will be the second consecutive time a Nigerian artiste will feature in a World Cup song.

Recall that Davido featured in the official song of the 2022 FIFA World Cup tagged “Hayya Hayya (Better Together).”

The song will be officially released on Thursday, May 14.

In her post, Shakira wrote: “From Maracanã Stadium, here is ‘Dai Dai,’ the @FIFAWorldCup Official Song 2026. Coming 5/14. We’re ready! ⚽️🐺 @burnaboy.”

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America.

The competition will run from June 11 to July 19.