The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was a night of triumph for Nollywood as Femi Adebayo’s film Seven Doors clinched two of the most coveted awards — Best Lead Actor (Femi Adebayo) and Best Lead Actress (Chioma Chukwuka), cementing its place as one of the standout productions of the year.
Seven Doors is a Nigerian historical drama series directed by Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo. It follows King Adedunjoye, a reluctant monarch whose reign is haunted by a generational curse.
To break it, he must marry six more wives—opening “seven doors”—despite his deep love for his wife, Amaka.
The series, which explores tradition, sacrifice, and destiny.
This year’s awards ceremony, which held on Saturday night, also celebrated veterans Sani Mu’azu and Nkem Owoh with the Lifetime Achievement Awards, while director Kayode Kasum took home the Trailblazer Award for his fresh, genre-defying impact on the industry.
The 11th edition of the AMVCA which took place on May 10, 2025, celebrated excellence in African film and television, bringing together the continent’s brightest stars and industry professionals.
As the evening progresses, winners across various categories are being announced, highlighting the remarkable talent and creativity within the African entertainment industry.
Notably, Lateef Adedimeji’s film Lisabi (The Uprising) has already clinched multiple awards, underscoring its impact this year.
Here’s a compiled list of the winners at the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (#AMVCA11), with their respective categories:
- Femi Adebayo – Best Lead Actor [Seven Doors]
- Chioma Chukwuka – Best Lead Actress [Seven Doors] (Award received on her behalf by Femi Adebayo)
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Sani Mu’azu and Nkem Owoh – Lifetime Achievement Awards
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Kayode Kasum – Trailblazer Award
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Kassim Sulaiman & Anneke De Ridder – Best Unscripted M-Net Original
(for Nigerian Idol) -
Gabriel Afolayan – Best Supporting Actor
(in Inside Life by Clarence Peters) -
Mercy Aigbe – Best Supporting Actress
(for Farmer’s Bride) -
Tolu Obanro – Best Score/Music
(for Seven Doors) -
Chinenye Nworah & Taiwo Adebayo – Best Scripted M-Net Original
(for My Fairytale Wedding) -
Jide Jblaze Oyegbile – Best Short Film
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Zi M Uzo’ – Best Indigenous M-Net Original
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Iyo Prosper Adokiye – Best Digital Content Creator
(for We Listen, We Don’t Judge – Bible Edition) -
Ifeoluwa Fatogun & Ebi Atawodi – Best Documentary
(for Dundun) -
Leo Purman – Best Cinematography
(for The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos) -
Adedimeji Lateef & Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji – Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)
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Abel Mutua Musyoka – Best Indigenous Language (East Africa)
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Cosmas Ng’andwe – Best Indigenous Language (Southern Africa)
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Abel Mutua Musyoka – Best Writing in a TV Series
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Blessing Uzzi – Best Writing (Movie)
(for Freedom Way) -
Tongai Furusa – Best Editing
(for Inkabi) -
Michael Botha, Olaosebikan Okonrende & Dil Chike Ajufo – Best Sound Design
(for Suspicion) -
Soliu Badu Noutical & Ayanmo Yakub – Best Art Direction
(for Lisabi: The Uprising) -
Hakeem Onilogbo – Best Makeup
(for Lisabi: The Uprising) -
Adedamola Adeyemi – Best Costume Design
(for Christmas in Lagos) -
Awam Amkpa – Best Director (for The Man Died)
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Blessing Uzzi – Best Movie (for Freedom Way)
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Clarence Peters’ Inside Life – Best Scripted Series
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Kefa Igilo & Jerryson Onasaa – Best Unscripted Series (for Wa Milele?)
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Olamide Glover & Morenikeji Uka – Best MultiChoice Talent Factory Film (for Everything Light Touches)
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The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is an annual event organized by MultiChoice through its Africa Magic channels to celebrate outstanding achievements in film and television across Africa.
Launched in 2013, the AMVCAs honour both on-screen and behind-the-scenes talent—ranging from actors and directors to writers, editors, and content creators—based on both audience votesand jury decisions.
It has grown to become one of the most prestigious and glamorous awards ceremonies in African entertainment.(Punch)
