The highly anticipated Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2025 lit up Lagos, Nigeria, on Saturday night, drawing an impressive lineup of Africa’s biggest film and television stars. The glittering ceremony, known for celebrating the best in African storytelling, saw Lisabi: The Uprising, led by actor and filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji, clinching top honours in key categories.
The prestigious event, hosted by Africa Magic, recognised outstanding achievements across film, television, digital content, and indigenous productions. From moving documentaries to groundbreaking scripted and unscripted content, this year’s AMVCA reflected the diversity and creativity defining Africa’s entertainment industry today.
Notable Wins of the Night:
Lisabi: The Uprising emerged as a standout, winning Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa), while The Legend of The Vagabond (Queen Of Lagos), directed by Leo Purman, claimed Best Cinematography. In the music category, Tolu Obanro’s work on Seven Doors earned him the award for Best Music/Score.
Here’s the full list of winners at the 2025 AMVCA:
Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)
Lisabi: The Uprising (WINNER) – Adedimeji Lateef
Seven Doors
Kaka
Anikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre
Mai Martaba
Best Cinematography
Agemo
Inkabi
Lisabi: The Uprising
Skeleton Coast
Soft Love
The Legend of The Vagabond (Queen Of Lagos) (WINNER) – Leo Purman
Yen Ara Asaase Ni
Best Documentary
Mai DùnDún – Ifeoluwa (WINNER)
I Will Remember You
On Your Own
Walvis Tale
Best Digital Content Creator
Iyo Prosper Adokiye (WINNER)
Maryam Apakagi-Greene
Elozonam Ogbolu, Hoviare Freedom and Chiamaka Uzokwe
Jide Pounds Ibitoye
Ariyiikedimples and Brain Jotter
Best Short Film
Brukaci (WINNER)
Sukari
The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Seyi Ajayi
What Are You Truly Afraid Of?
Best Unscripted M-Net Original
Husband Material
Nigerian Idol (Season 9) – Kassim Suleiman (WINNER)
Overall Best
Pastor Wants a Wife
Best Scripted M-Net Original
Uriri
All Mine
My Fairytale Wedding (WINNER) – Chinenye Nworah and Taiwo Adebayo
Italo
The Caller
Kam U Stay
Best Music/Score
Freedom Way
Inkabi
Seven Doors (WINNER) – Composer Tolu Obanro
Skeleton Coast
The 2025 AMVCA was not only a celebration of the continent’s creative excellence but also a reflection of the growing influence of African cinema and digital content on the global stage.
