Lagos, Nigeria – Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) dey return for 11th edition from May 8 to May 10, 2025, as dem go showcase di richness of African film and television. Dis year, dem plan vibrant activities wey go touch every part of di industry, from di legends to di up-and-coming talents.
Di celebration go begin for Icons Night, phem on May 8, wey go celebrate di veterans wey don lay foundation for Nollywood. Dis event, according to di organisers, go be time for reflection, honour, and gratitude as dem go recognize di works of filmmakers and actors wey don make significant impacts.
Di next day, May 9, na Young Filmmakers’ Day, wey go focus on di new generation wey dey rise. Dis go involve mentorship sessions, panels, and showcases wey go provide opportunities for networking and creativity. As dem dey inspire young dreamers, dis day fit produce di next big idea.
Cultural Day follow for May 10, featuring colorful traditional wear, food, music, and storytelling, celebrating di diverse cultures wey dey power African creativity. Nollywood actor Stan Nze go host dis celebration.
Awards Day go start with Red Carpet glamour for 4 PM WAT, wey celebrities and nominees go showcase their best styles. Di Main Awards Ceremony go begin for 7 PM WAT, recognizing di outstanding works in African film and television for di past year. Dis event go air live across all Africa Magic channels.
“We aim to highlight di creativity and legacy of African entertainment with dis year’s AMVCA. Each day go bring new opportunities for learning and celebrating our culture,” one of di organisers talk.
Dis year, di AMVCA go feature 27 award categories, including audience-voted and jury-decided sections. Notable nominees include films like Seven Doors, Lisabi: The Uprising, and Skeleton Coast, top actors like Adedimeji Lateef, Femi Adebayo, and Chioma Chukwuka.
In addition, two special awards go be given – di Lifetime Achievement Award and di Trailblazer Award, honouring individuals wey don contribute greatly to di entertainment industry. Dis year’s planned activities promise to bring new excitement to di celebration, ensuring wey no one go miss it.
As di countdown dey continue, African cinema and television fans dey prepare to witness another memorable AMVCA and gather to celebrate di best of what di industry has to offer,” di spokesperson conclude.
