AMVCA 2026: Full List of Winners as Nollywood Stars Shine in Lagos
The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026 lit up Lagos on Saturday night as actors, filmmakers, producers, and digital creators from across Africa gathered to celebrate excellence in film, television, and digital storytelling.
The glamorous event, held at the prestigious Eko Hotels & Suites, featured stunning red carpet appearances, emotional acceptance speeches, and major wins for some of the continent’s biggest movie productions.
This year’s ceremony was hosted by comedian Bovi Ugboma alongside South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha, marking a new era for the prestigious awards ceremony.
One of the night’s biggest winners was Colours of Fire, which dominated several technical and acting categories, while My Father’s Shadow clinched the highly coveted Best Film award. Actor Uzor Arukwe also emerged as Best Lead Actor for his outstanding performance in Colours of Fire.
Below is the full list of winners announced at the ceremony:
Full List of Winners
Best Costume Design
Colours of Fire — Valerie Okeke
Best Makeup
Warlord — Hakeem Onilogbo
Best Art Direction
Colours of Fire — Ajamolaya Bunmi
Best Sound Design
Blood Vessel — Grey Jones Ossai
Best Editing
Antonio Ribeiro
Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)
Lisabi: A Legend Is Born Lateef Adedimeji
Best Indigenous Language (East Africa)
Addis Fikir — Leul Shoaferaw
Best Indigenous Language (North Africa)
Our Memories — Mohamed Awad and Mohamed Abdulraham Eldouma
Best Indigenous Language (South Africa)
Tlhaho Ya Mosadi
Best Digital Content Creator
Leave To Live
Best Short Film
Hussainin
Best Supporting Actress
Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman — The Herd
Best Lead Actor
Uzor Arukwe — Colours of Fire
Best Film
My Father’s Shadow
Best Director
Akinola Davies Jr. — My Father’s Shadow
The 2026 AMVCA once again highlighted the rapid growth of the African entertainment industry, with filmmakers and creatives showcasing world-class storytelling and production quality.
Global Mirror News reports that the event also celebrated cultural diversity across Africa, with productions from West, East, North, Central, and Southern Africa earning recognition in various categories.
