AMVCA 2025: Full List of Nominees and What It Means for Nigeria’s Film Industry
Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA)
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has unveiled its 2025 nominees, celebrating outstanding achievements in film, television, and digital content. This prestigious award highlights works released between January 1 and December 31, 2024, recognizing the talent and creativity within Africa’s entertainment industry.
Top Nominated Films and Directors
Among the most nominated films are Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, House of Ga’a, and Freedom Way. These films received multiple nods across various categories, including Best Movie and Best Director. This recognition showcases the remarkable storytelling and production quality of the Nigerian film industry.
Notable nominees in the Best Director category include:
Robert O. Peters (Skeleton Coast)
Norman Maake (Inkabi)
Bolanle Austen-Peters (House of Ga’a)
Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani, and Tope Adebayo (Seven Doors)
Spotlight on Acting Talent
The Best Lead Actor category features some of Nigeria’s finest actors, with nominations going to:
Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo)
Stan Nze (Suspicion)
Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors)
Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi: The Uprising)
For Best Lead Actress, the nominees include:
Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors)
Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre)
Uche Montana (Thinline)
Uzoamaka Aniunoh (Phoenix Fury)
This reflects the continuous rise of Nollywood stars, whose performances are gaining international recognition.
Indigenous and Cultural Representation
A highlight of the nominations is the recognition of Indigenous Language Films, promoting African culture and languages. Some of the top nominees include:
Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa):
Seven Doors
Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
Best Indigenous Language Film (East Africa):
The Caller
Makosa Di Tangu
Sabotage
Best Indigenous Language Film (South Africa):
Walvis Tale
The Vow
Man of Gold
This category plays a significant role in preserving African languages and storytelling traditions.
“Nollywood continues to shine on the global stage, proving that African storytelling is rich, diverse, and unstoppable.”
Technical Excellence in Nollywood
Nigeria’s film industry is making great strides in technical aspects such as editing, cinematography, and sound design. Some notable nominations include:
Best Editing: Inkabi, Skeleton Coast, Lisabi: The Uprising
Best Cinematography: The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos, Skeleton Coast, Agemo
Best Sound/Sound Design: Seven Doors, Freedom Way, Lisabi: The Uprising
These nominations highlight how Nollywood is evolving in terms of production quality, making Nigerian films more competitive globally.
The Future of Nigeria’s Film Industry
The AMVCA continues to play a crucial role in shaping the future of African cinema. By recognizing talent across various categories, it encourages filmmakers to push boundaries in storytelling, cinematography, and technical expertise. This year’s nominees reflect the industry’s growth and the increasing global appeal of Nollywood.
For Nigerian creatives, these awards serve as motivation to invest in quality storytelling and embrace global best practices in filmmaking. The recognition of indigenous films also strengthens cultural heritage and promotes African narratives on the world stage.
As the countdown to the AMVCA 2025 continues, all eyes are on the nominees. Who will take home the prestigious awards? Regardless of the winners, this year’s nominations prove that Nigeria’s film industry is on an upward trajectory, with limitless potential.
The AMVCA 2025 nominations reflect the hard work and dedication of Nigerian filmmakers, actors, and content creators. With categories recognizing everything from directing to indigenous storytelling, the awards are a testament to the industry’s growth. As Nollywood continues to evolve, it remains a powerhouse in African entertainment, with global audiences eager to experience the magic of Nigerian cinema.
