See the full list of AMVCA 2026 winners as My Father’s Shadow, Linda Ejiofor, Bucci Franklin, and Uzor Arukwe win big at the event.
Glamtush reports that the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards was held today at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.
The ceremony, which began at 7 p.m. on Saturday brought together stars from Nigeria and across the continent to celebrate the biggest winners and achievements in African television, film, and digital storytelling.
Among the most talked-about moments of the night was Linda Ejiofor’s win for Best Supporting Actress and Best Lead Actress, while Bucci Franklin clinched Best Supporting Actor, and Uzor Arukwe earned Best Lead Actor award, cementing their status among Nollywood’s brightest stars in 2026. Also, My Father’s Shadow won Best Movie.
Full List of AMVCA 2026 Winners
Best Digital Content Creator
Leave to Live
Best Indigenous Language (North Africa)
Our memories
Best Indigenous Language (East Africa)
Addis Fikir – Leul Shoaferaw
BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE (WEST AFRICA)
Lisabi: A Legend Is Born – Lateef Adedimeji
BEST EDITING
To Kill A Monkey
BEST DOCUMENTARY
Beyond Olympic Glory
BEST SHORT FILM
Hussainin – Orire Nwani, Josh Olaoluwa
BEST SCORE/MUSIC
My Father’s Shadow
Best Unscripted M-Net Original
Nigerian Idol (S10) — (Sulaiman Kassim and Ameke)
Best Scripted M-Net Original
The Low Priest (Femi Ogunsanwo)
Best Supporting Actress
Linda Ejiofor —The Herd
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Bucci Franklin – To Kill A Monkey
Best Lead Actor
Uzor Arukwe – Colours of Fire
Best Series (Unscripted)
Out N’ About (Harar)
Best Series Scripted
Inimba
Best Director
Akinola Davies Jr – My Father’s Shadow
Best Movie
My Father’s Shadow
TRAILBLAZER AWARD
Uche Montana
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Sola Sobowale
Kanayo O Kanayo
