The anticipation is palpable as the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) announces its 2025 nominations, spotlighting the crème de la crème of African cinema. Leading the pack are ‘Lisabi: The Uprising’ and ‘Seven Doors’, both securing multiple nominations across key categories.

Top Contenders:

‘Lisabi: The Uprising’: Directed by and starring Adedimeji Lateef, this historical epic has garnered significant attention, earning nominations for Best Movie, Best Lead Actor, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, and Best Indigenous Language (West Africa). ​

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‘Seven Doors’: This gripping narrative has earned Chioma Chukwuka a nomination for Best Lead Actress, with additional nods in categories such as Best Indigenous Language (West Africa) and Best Supporting Actor for Aliu Gafar. ​

Notable Acting Nominations:

Best Lead Actor: Alongside Adedimeji Lateef, nominees include Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo), Bucci Franklin (The Weekend), Thapelo Makoena (Skeleton Coast), Femi Branch (House of Gaa), Bimbo Manuel (Princess on a Hill), Stan Nze (Suspicion), and Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors).​

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Best Lead Actress: Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors) competes with Uzoamaka Onuoha (Agemo), Gbubemi Ejeye (Farmer’s Bride), Uche Montana (Thin Line), Hilda Dokubo (Wives on Strike 3), Uzoamaka Aniunoh (Phoenix Fury), and Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre).​

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Best Supporting Actor: The category features Adedayo Adebowale (Lisabi), Gabriel Afolayan (Inside Life), Aliu Gafar (Seven Doors), Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) (Christmas in Lagos), Femi Jacobs (Freedom Way), Uzor Arukwe (Suspicion), Efa Iwara (Princess on a Hill), and Mike Afolarin (House of Gaa).​

Event Details:

The 11th edition of the AMVCA is slated for May 10, 2025, promising a night of glamour and recognition for Africa’s cinematic talents. ​