The biggest names in African movies and television gathered at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), which came to a close in Lagos.
The ceremony held to recognise actors, filmmakers, and digital creators across Africa for outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry was a night defined by elite fashion statements and a convergence of veterans and newcomers.
My Father’s Shadow dominated the night, while Linda Ejiofor won the double awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best Lead Actress on an extraordinary night and a historic changing of the guard at the podium with Bovi and Nomzamo Mbatha hosting after over a decade of IK Osakioduwa anchoring the event.
My Father’s Shadow owns the Night
When the evening ended, one title had been called more times than any other. My Father’s Shadow — produced by Akinola Davies Jr and Fumbi Ogunbanwo was crowned Best Movie at the 12th AMVCA, with the attendees applauding the standout cinematic experience of the year in review.
Akinola Davies Jr. took Best Director for his masterful work on the film, the film also claimed Best Writing (Movie) for its screenplay, and the score composers Duval Timothy and CJ Mirra won Best Score/Music for the same production.
Notably, Davies and his brother Wale also recently claimed the prestigious Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer award at the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards — making My Father’s Shadow one of the most decorated African films of the year on both sides of the Atlantic.
Linda Ejiofor’s Historic Double
The individual story of the night belonged to Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman. In a historic double victory, Linda Ejiofor won Best Actress for her powerful lead performance in The Serpent’s Gift, triumphing over strong contenders including Bimbo Akintola, Genoveva Umeh, Sola Sobowale, and Scarlet Gomez — marking her second award of the night, having earlier won Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The Herd.
The 12th edition marked a historic transition in the show’s presentation — for the first time in over a decade, the legendary IK Osakioduwa passed the baton, with Bovi Ugboma, the Nigerian comedy heavyweight known for his razor-sharp wit, taking over hosting duties.
Stars like Omowunmi Dada, Uzor Arukwe, Lateef Adedimeji, Osas Ighodaro and Stan Nze dazzled in elaborate regalia under the Cultural Night theme “Honouring Craft, Celebrating Culture.”
AMVCA 12: The Full Winners List
Best Movie: My Father’s Shadow — Fumbi Ogunbanwo & Rachel Dargavel
Best Director: Akinola Davies Jr. — My Father’s Shadow
Best Actress (Drama): Linda Ejiofor — The Serpent’s Gift
Best Supporting Actress: Linda Ejiofor — The Herd
Best Actor (Drama): Uzor Arukwe — Colours of Fire
Best Supporting Actor: Bucci Franklin — To Kill A Monkey, for his compelling portrayal of crime leader Oboz
Best Writing (Movie): Wale Davies & Akinola Davies — My Father’s Shadow
Best Score/Music: Duval Timothy & CJ Mirra — My Father’s Shadow
Best Sound/Sound Design: Pius Fatoke & CJ Mirra — My Father’s Shadow
Best Cinematography: Kabelo Thathe — To Kill A Monkey
Best Scripted M-Net Original: The Low Priest — Femi D. Ogunsanwo
Best Unscripted M-Net Original: Nigerian Idol Season 10 — Sulaiman Kassim & Anneke de Ridder
Best Reality TV Show: Out N’ About (Harar)
Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa): Lisabi: A Legend Is Born — Lateef Adedimeji
Best Indigenous Language Film (East Africa): Addis Fikir — Leul Shoaferaw
Best Indigenous Language Film (North Africa): Our Memories
Best Makeup: Warlord — Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect)
Best Costume Design: Colours of Fire — Valerie Okeke
Best Digital Content Creator: Leave to Live
Best Short Film/Online Video: Hussainin — Orire Nwani & Josh Olaoluwa
Best Documentary: Beyond Olympic Glory
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