The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held on May 10, 2025, was nothing short of dazzling. With stars gliding across the red carpet and emotional acceptance speeches echoing through the night, it was a celebration of not only Nollywood’s brightest stars but also the legends who paved the way.

Two productions stood out from the night, Femi Adebayo’s Seven Doors and Lateef Adedimeji’s Lisabi: The Uprising, each clinching three awards and emerging as the biggest winners of the night.

Seven Doors Shines Bright

Femi Adebayo added another feather to his cap, winning Best Lead Actor for his performance in Seven Doors, while Chioma Chukwuka took home Best Lead Actress for the same film. Tolu Obanro also earned the award for Best Score/Music, completing a hat-trick for the film.

Lisabi: The Uprising Holds Its Own

Lisabi: The Uprising had an equally impressive showing, winning Best Indigenous Language (West Africa), Best Art Direction, and Best Make-Up, with stellar contributions from Solihull Badu Noutical, Ayanmo Yakub, and renowned effects artist Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect).

Honouring Legends & Trailblazers

The ceremony wasn’t just about new stars — it was also about respect for legacy. Nollywood veterans Sani Mu’azu and Nkem Owoh received Lifetime Achievement Awards for their enduring impact on the industry.

Meanwhile, Kayode Kasum, known for pushing creative boundaries, took home the Trailblazer Award, highlighting his innovation and storytelling excellence in recent years.

Full List of 2025 AMVCA Winners

Best Movie
Freedom Way – Blessing Uzzi

Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)
Lisabi: The Uprising – Adedimeji Lateef and Adebimpe Oyebade

Best Lead Actor
Femi Adebayo – Seven Doors

Best Lead Actress
Chioma Chukwuka – Seven Doors

Best Supporting Actor
Gabriel Afolayan – Inside Life

Best Supporting Actress
Mercy Aigbe – Farmer’s Bride

Best Director
Awam Amkpa – The Man Died

Best Cinematography
Leo Purman – The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos

Best Sound Design
Suspicion – Michael Botha and Olaosebikan Okonrende

Best Editing
Tongai Furusa – Inkabi

Best Score/Music
Tolu Obanro – Seven Doors

Best Art Direction
Solihull Badu Noutical and Ayanmo Yakub – Lisabi: The Uprising

Best Make-Up
Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect) – Lisabi: The Uprising

Best Writing (Movie)
Blessing Uzzi – Freedom Way

Best Costume Design
Adedamola Adeyemi – Christmas in Lagos

Best Writing (TV Series)
Abel Mutua Musyoka – Untying Kantai

Best Documentary
Dundun – Ifeoluwa Fatogun and Ebi Atawodi

Best Series (Scripted)
Clarence Peters’ Inside Life

Trailblazer Award
Kayode Kasum

Industry Merit Award
Sani Mu’azu and Nkem Owoh

The AMVCA 2025 wasn’t just a night of wins, it was a testament to the power of storytelling in African cinema and a nod to those redefining its future. With bold new voices and timeless talent sharing the stage, Nollywood’s next chapter is already looking like a blockbuster.