The 12th edition of Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards don ready to rock, with main event on March 9 at Eko Hotel and Suites for Lagos. Comedian Bovi and South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha go host the show.
Before the first applause and the first tearful speech, every movie lover dey ask: which film go win the night? At awards where box office numbers, critical acclaim, audience votes, and jury nods all mix, the competition dey tough. But some movies don already pull ahead.
TheCable Lifestyle shine light on five films wey go dazzle, dominate, and maybe carry trophy home at 2026 AMVCAs.
First na ‘The Herd‘ with nine nominations. Daniel Etim-Effiong debut film no just entertain, e hold mirror to Nigeria bleeding wounds: insecurity and banditry. Audience feel am, critics praise its cinematography and soul-stirring performances. With most nods of any film, e enter arena as force of nature.
Next na ‘To Kill A Monkey‘. When Kemi Adetiba mini-series drop on Netflix, internet lose its cool and never recover. The show na conversation starter, suspense machine, and showcase for Bucci Franklin chilling turn as ‘Oboz’. That role spark thousands of tweets, reviews, and debates. Expect AMVCA stage to echo that buzz.
‘My Father's Shadow‘ don already get international bragging rights before AMVCA. The film win ‘Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer’ at 79th British Academy Film Awards. With seven nominations and reputation for emotional heft and masterful storytelling, e return home hungry for more glory.
‘Gingerrr‘ get nine nominations. Na genre-bending blend of comedy and crime with cast packed with fan favourites: Kiekie, Bisola Aiyeola, Bolaji Ogunmola, Wunmi Toriola. The film crackle with unpredictability, make you laugh, then hold you at edge of your seat. If night get wild card, na this one.
Finally, ‘Behind The Scenes‘ get five nods, but na elephant in room. Funke Akindele film be highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time. Story dey relatable, cultural ripple dey enormous, audience love dey unwavering. Even with fewer nominations, e no go surprise to see e leave Eko Hotel with gold.
Honourable mentions include ‘Colours Of Fire‘, ‘3 Cold Dishes‘, and ‘Lisabi: A Legend Is Born‘.
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