The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026 was held in Lagos, celebrating outstanding achievements in African film, television, and digital storytelling. Some of the biggest winners of the night included My Father’s Shadow, Lisabi: A Legend Is Born, and stars like Uzor Arukwe and Linda Ejiofor.

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Major Winners at AMVCA 2026

Best Movie

• My Father’s Shadow

Best Director

• Akinola Davies Jr. — My Father’s Shadow

Best Lead Actor

• Uzor Arukwe — Colours of Fire

Best Lead Actress

• Linda Ejiofor — The Serpent’s Gift

⭐ Best Supporting Actor

• Bucci Franklin — To Kill A Monkey

⭐ Best Supporting Actress

• Linda Ejiofor

Film & Production Categories

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️ Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)

• Lisabi: A Legend Is Born

✂️ Best Editing

• To Kill A Monkey

Best Score/Music

• My Father’s Shadow

Best Sound Design

• My Father’s Shadow — Pius Fatoke & CJ Mirra

Best Costume Design

• Colours of Fire — Valerie Okeke

Best Makeup

• Warlord — Hakeem Onilogbo

TV & Digital Categories

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Best Digital Content Creator

• Leave to Live

Best Unscripted M-Net Original

• Nigerian Idol Season 10

Best Scripted M-Net Original

• The Low Priest

Best Series (Scripted)

• Inimba

Best Series (Unscripted)

• Out N’ About (Harar)

️ Special Recognition Awards

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Trailblazer Award

• Uche Montana

Industry Merit Awards

• Sola Sobowale
• Kanayo O. Kanayo

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 Biggest Talking Points From AMVCA 2026

• My Father’s Shadow dominated the night with multiple major wins.
• Lisabi: A Legend Is Born continued its strong award-season success.
• Fans celebrated the recognition of veteran stars and rising talents alike.
• Social media buzzed over fashion, performances, and emotional acceptance speeches.

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WHY AMVCA 2026 TRENDED ONLINE

The award show became one of the biggest entertainment conversations online because of:

• Celebrity fashion moments
• Emotional speeches
• Surprise winners
• Viral red carpet appearances
• Strong social media engagement

Who do you think deserved to win the most?