The 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) unfolded as a monumental celebration of African cinema, with historical epics “Lisabi: The Uprising” and “Seven Doors” leading the night with multiple accolades. Held in Lagos from May 7 to 10, the event highlighted the industry’s evolution, honoring both emerging talents and seasoned icons.
“Lisabi: The Uprising,” a compelling historical drama directed by Lateef Adedimeji and Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji, emerged as a standout winner. The film clinched the prestigious Best Indigenous Language (West Africa) award, a testament to its cultural resonance and storytelling prowess. Additionally, the film secured accolades in Best Art Direction and Best Make-Up, underscoring its technical excellence.
Femi Adebayo’s “Seven Doors” also garnered significant recognition, winning Best Lead Actor for Femi Adebayo and Best Lead Actress for Chioma Chukwuka.
HERE IS A FULL LIST OF WINNER;
Lisabi: The Uprising — Adedimeji Lateef and Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji
Skeleton Coast — Mondjila Studios
Inkabi — Princess Mhlongo
House of Ga’a — Bolanle Austen-Peters and Joseph Umoibom
Freedom Way — Blessing Uzzi — Winner
Christmas in Lagos — Jadesola Osiberu
Farmer’s Bride — Kene Okwuosa, Moses Babatope, Craig Shurn, and Colette Otusheso
Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)
Seven Doors — Femi Adebayo
Lisabi: The Uprising — Adedimeji Latest and Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji – Winner
Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Kunle Afolayan
Mai Martaba — Prince Daniel
Inside Life — Gabriel Afolayan – Winner
Lisabi: The Uprising — Adedayo Adebowale Macaroni
Freedom Way — Femi Jacobs
Christmas in Lagos — Richard Mofe-Damijo
House of Ga’a — Mike Folarin
Princess On A Hill — Efa Iwara
Clarence Peters’ Inside Life — Meg Otanwa
All’s Fair in Love — Ireti Doyle
Skeleton Coast — Ini Dima-Okojie
Farmer’s Bride — Mercy Aigbe – Winner
The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3 — Omoni Oboli
The Weekend — Bucci Franklin
House of Ga’a — Femi Branch
Skeleton Coast — Thapelo Makoena
Princess on A Hill — Bimbo Manuel
Seven Doors — Femi Adebayo – Winner
Lisabi: The Uprising — Adedimeji Lateef
Seven Doors — Chioma Chukwuka – Winner
Farmer’s Bride — Gbubemi Ejeye
Phoenix Fury — Uzoamaka Aniunoh
The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3 — Hilda Dokubo
Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Bimbo Ademoye
Yen Ara Asaase Ni (This Is Our Land) — Onasis Gaisie, Michael Sefa, and Apagnawen Annankra
Inkabi — Chuanne Blofield
The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos — Leo Purman — Winner
Skeleton Coast — Wesley Johnston
Soft Love — Ebrahim Hajee
Lisabi: The Uprising — Barnabas Emordi and Nora Awolowo
Seven Doors — Tolu Obanro, Pius Fatoke, and Adam Songbird
Freedom Way — Ahuurra Andrew and Olusola Wilson
Suspicion — Michael Botha and Olaosebikan Okonrende – Winner
Lisabi: The Uprising — Tolu Obanro and Bode Odeyemi
Ajakaju: Beast of Two Worlds — Adams Songbird and Pius Fatoke
Christmas in Lagos — Martini Akande
Skeleton Coast — Jordan Koen
Inkabi — Tongai Furusa – Winner
Soft Love — Holmes Awa and Paballo Modingoane
Lisabi: The Uprising — Anthill Studios
Princess on A Hill — Laughter Ephraim and Peter Ugbede
Inkabi — Seoli Bongani Mashaba
Freedom Way — Ahuurra Andrew, Kehinde ‘Louddaaa’ Alabi, and Cobhams Asuquo
Seven Doors — Tolu Obanro – Winner
Soft Love — Kolade Morankinyo (MPSE) and Efa Iwara (Love and Hate)
Skeleton Coast — Chris Letcher
Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Kunle Afolayan and Solihull Quadri Afolabi
Christmas in Lagos — Joy Kadiri
Farmer’s Bride — Daniel Okoi
Seven Doors — Tunji Afolayan
The Man Died— Theo Lawson
Lisabi: The Uprising — Solihull Badu Noutical and Ayanmo Yakub – Winner
Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect)
Lisabi: The Uprising — Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect) – Winner
Seven Doors — Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect)
Clarence Peters’ Inside Life — Kpoudosu Winifred
Suspicion — Tracy Izogie and Adeleke Toluwulashe Maigari
Farmer’s Bride — Abejide Oluwatosin Mercy
The Weekend — Egbemawei Dimiyei Sammy, and Vanessa Kanu, and Frederick O. Anyaebunam Jnr
Skeleton Coast — Omolola Lamikanra
Freedom Way — Blessing Uzzi – Winner
Phoenix Fury — Ifeoma N. Chukwuogo
A Ghetto Love Story — Victoria Eze
Christmas in Lagos — Jadesola Osiberu
House of Ga’a — Tunde Babalola
Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Toyin Ogundeji
House of Ga’a — Bolanle Austen-Peters, Yolanda Okereke, Juliana Dede, and Gloria Ovu
Christmas in Lagos — Adedamola Adeyemi – Winner
Lisabi – The Uprising — Oluwatoyin Balogun and Oyebade Adebimpe Adedimeji
Phoenix Fury — Opeyemi Sogeke
Untying Kantai — Abel Mutua Musyoka – Winner
Roses and Ivy — Biodun Stephen and Abimbola Akinrinbola
Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Shola Dada
Princess on A Hill — Bibi Ukpo, Niyi Adeniji, and Sonia Nwosu
Cheta’M — Ifeanyi Chidi Barbara
Seven Doors — Adebayo Tijani, Yinka Laoye, and Soyombo-Oluyombo Oluwagbemiga
Walvis Tale — David Benade and Tim Huebschle
Dundun — Ifeoluwa Fatogun and Ebi Atawodi – Winner
O.Y.O (On Your Own) — Daniel Omokhagbo Itegboje
Women of Salt: The Resilience of Ebonyi’s Women — Jessica Eneh, Eric Chidom, Kelechi Agbara, and Vera Okoh
I Will Remember You — Mohamed Rida Gueznai
Princess on A Hill — Chuka Ejorh, Shayo Oke Sobo, Tolu Ajayi, and Abiola Soyo
Roses and Ivy — Biodun Stephen
Clarence Peters’ Inside Life — Clarence Peters – Winner
Seven Doors — Femi Adebayo
Skeleton Coast — Robert O. Peters
House of Ga’a — Bolanle Austen-Peters
The Man Died — Awam Amkpa — Winner
The Weekend — Daniel Emeke Oriahi
Seven Doors — Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani, and Tope Adebayo
Sani Mu’azu and Nkem Owoh
Conclusion
The 2025 AMVCA Awards not only celebrated the artistic and technical achievements of African filmmakers but also highlighted the industry’s growth and global recognition. With films like “Lisabi: The Uprising” and “Seven Doors” leading the charge, the future of Nollywood appears promising, filled with rich narratives and exceptional talent.
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