The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards unveil a competitive lineup, with “Seven Doors”, “Lisabi: The Uprising”, and “Suspicion” earning multiple nods across key categories.
AMVCA 2025: “Seven Doors,” “Lisabi: The Uprising,” and “Suspicion” Lead the Pack
BY Fareedat Taofeeq
March 24, 2025
8:14 am
The nominations for the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievements in African film and television over the past year.
“Seven Doors,” “Lisabi: The Uprising,” and “Suspicion” emerged as frontrunners, securing nominations across multiple major categories and solidifying their impact on the industry.
The AMVCA honors excellence in various aspects of filmmaking, including directing, acting, and technical contributions. This year’s selection showcases a diverse mix of digital content, indigenous storytelling, and high-profile productions.
“Seven Doors”, directed by Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani, and Tope Adebayo, leads with multiple nominations, including Best Lead Actress for Chioma Chukwuka and Best Supporting Actor for Aliu Gafar. The film, praised for its gripping narrative, is also in contention for Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa), where it competes with “Lisabi: The Uprising”, “Anikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre”, “Kaka”, and “Mai Martaba”.
“Lisabi: The Uprising”, produced by Anthill Studios, follows closely behind with nominations in categories such as Best Lead Actor (Adedimeji Lateef), Best Supporting Actor (Adedayo Adebowale), and Best Film Editing. The historical epic has continued to earn acclaim for its storytelling and technical execution.
“Suspicion” also stands out with key nominations, including Best Lead Actor for Stan Nze and Best Supporting Actor and Actress nods for Uzor Arukwe and Tina Mba, respectively. The film’s crime-driven narrative has made a significant impact on audiences and critics alike.
Beyond feature films, the AMVCA 2025 highlights emerging voices in African cinema. The Best Digital Content Creator category features influencers and storytellers such as Iyo Prosper Adokiye, Taaooma, and Jide Pounds Ibitoye. Meanwhile, the MultiChoice Talent Factory category recognizes rising filmmakers with nominations for “Gone”, “Everything Light Touches”, “The Immersive Alarm”, “Deadbeat”, “Nwananga”, and “Rivals in Time”.
In keeping with its commitment to indigenous African storytelling, the AMVCA features strong representation in regional categories. Films such as “Seven Doors”, “Lisabi: The Uprising”, and “Anikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre” will compete for Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa), while “The Caller”, “Empty Grave”, “Makosa ni Yangu”, “Sabotage”, and “Wa Milele (Forever?)” are nominated in the East Africa category. Southern African nominees include “Walvis Tale”, “The Vow”, “Mwizukanji”, “Man of Gold”, and “Lukas”.
The acting categories are packed with some of the biggest names in African cinema. Best Supporting Actress nominees include Meg Otanwa (“Inside Life”), Tina Mba (“Suspicion”), and Ireti Doyle (“All’s Fair in Love”), while the Best Supporting Actor category features Gabriel Afolayan (“Inside Life”), Adedayo Adebowale (“Lisabi”), and RMD (“Christmas in Lagos”).
For Best Lead Actress, Chioma Chukwuka (“Seven Doors”), Gbubemi Ejeye (“Farmer’s Bride”), and Uzoamaka Onuoha (“Agemo”) are among those in the running. In the Best Lead Actor category, nominees include Gideon Okeke (“Tokunbo”), Stan Nze (“Suspicion”), and Femi Adebayo (“Seven Doors”).
Technical categories also feature strong contenders, with Best Editing nominees including “Inkabi”, “Christmas in Lagos”, and “Skeleton Coast”. The Best Cinematography and Best Sound Design categories highlight the visual and auditory artistry behind many of the nominated films.
With an exciting slate of nominees, the AMVCA 2025 promises to be a highly competitive and celebratory event, recognizing the best in African storytelling and cinematic innovation.
See the full nomination list below:
Best Digital Content Creator
Iyo Prosper Adokiye
Taaooma
Elozonam Ogbolu, Hoviare Freedom, Chiamaka Uzokwe
Jide Pounds Ibitoye
Ariyiikedimples, Brainjotter
Best MultiChoice Talent Factory
“Gone ”
“Everything Light Touches”
“The Immersive Alarm”
‘Deadbeat”
“Nwananga”
“Rivals in Time ”
Best Scripted M-Net Original
“Uriri”
“All Mine ‘
‘My Fairytale Wedding ”
“Italo”
“The Caller”
“Kam U Stay”
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
Best Short Film
Sukari
Brukaci
What Are You Really Afraid Of?
In Bloom: ‘Afefe’
The Incredible Sensational Fiancee of Seyi Ajayi
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”)
Best Editing
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)
“Best Cinematography
Yen Ara Asaase Ni” (This Is Our Land)
“Inkabi”
“The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos”
“Skeleton Coast”
“Soft Love”
“Lisabi: The Uprising”
“Agemo”
Best Sound/Sound Design
“Inkabi”
“Seven Doors”
“Freedom Way”
“Lisabi: The Uprising”
“Ajakaju: Beast Of Two Worlds”
“Suspicion”
Best Score/Music
“Inkabi”
“Freedom Way”
“Seven Doors”
“Soft Love”
“Skeleton Coast”
Best Art Direction
“Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre”
“Christmas In Lagos”
“Farmer’s Bride”
“Seven Doors”
“The Man Died”
“Lisabi: The Uprising”
Best Costume Design
Toyin Ogundeji – “Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre”
Bolanle Austen- Peters, Yolanda Okereke, Juliana Dede, Gloria Oyu – “House Of Ga’a”
Oluwatoyin Balogun, Oyeade Adeimpe Adedimeji –” Lisabi: The Uprising”
Opeyemi Sogeke – “Phoenix Fury”
Adedamola Adeyemi – “Christmas In Lagos”
Best Makeup
“Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre”
“Lisabi: The Uprising”
“Seven Doors”
“Farmer’s Bride”
Clarence Peters’ “Inside Life”
“Suspicion”
Best Writing TV Series
“Untying Kantai”— Abel Mutua Musyoka
“Tuki?” — Louise Kamwangi
“Roses and Ivy”— Biodun Stephen and Abimbola Akinrinbola
“Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre” — Shola Dada
“Princess on A Hill”— Bibi Ukpo, Niyi Adeniji, and Sonia Nwosu
“Cheta’M” — Ifeanyi Chidi Barbara
‘Seven Doors” — Adebayo Tijani, Yinka Laoye, and Soyombo-Oluyombo Oluwagbemiga
Best Writing in a Movie
“The Weekend”— Egbemawei Dimiyei Sammy, and Vanessa Kanu, and Frederick O. Anyaebunam Jnr
‘Skeleton Coast”— Omolola Lamikanra
“Freedom Way” — Blessing Uzzi
“Phoenix Fury’ — Ifeoma N. Chukwuogo
“A Ghetto Love Story”— Victoria Eze
“House of Ga’a” — Tunde Babalola
‘Christmas In Lagos”— Jadesola Osiberu
Best Documentary
“Walvis Tale’ — David Benade and Tim Huebschle
“Dundun’ — Ifeoluwa Fatogun and Ebi Atawodi
“O.Y.O (On Your Own)” — Daniel Omokhagbo Itegboje
“Women of Salt: The Resilience of Ebonyi’s Woman’ — Jessica Eneh, Eric Chidom, Kelechi Agbara, and Vera Okoh
‘I Will Remember You’ — Mohamed Rida Gueznai
Best Scripted Series
Clarence Peters’ “Inside Life”
“Seven Doors”
“Princess On A Hill”
“Cheta’M”
“Roses & Ivy”
Best Unscripted Series
Style Magnate
Skillers The Builders Show)
Ebuka Turns Up Africa
Wa Milele? (Forever?)
Uzoamaka Tries Palmwine
Best Director
Robert O Peters – “Skeleton Coast”
Norman Maake – “Inkabi”
Bolanle Austen-Peters – “House of Ga’a”
Awam Amkpa – “The Man Died”
Daniel Emeka Oriahi – “The Weekend”
Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani, Tope Adebayo – “Seven Doors”
Best Movie
“Lisabi: The Uprising”
“Skeleton Coast”
“Suspicion”
“Inkabi”
“House of Ga’a”
“Freedom Way”
“Christmas in Lagos”
“Farmer’s Bride”