Full List of Winners at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards brought together some of the biggest names in African film, television, and digital entertainment in a glamorous ceremony held in Lagos.
The annual event celebrated outstanding achievements across acting, directing, filmmaking, content creation, and production. Several actors, filmmakers, and digital creators emerged as major winners during the night, while top productions also received recognition in key categories.
Among the notable winners, “Lisabi: A Legend Is Born” won Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa), while “Addis Fikir” secured the Best Indigenous Language Film (East Africa) award. “Leave To Live” also claimed the award for Best Digital Content Creator.
Below is the full list of major winners at the 2026 AMVCA:
Best Digital Content Creator — “Leave To Live”
Best Indigenous Language Film (East Africa) — “Addis Fikir”
Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa) — “Lisabi: A Legend Is Born”
Best Short Film — “Hussainin”
Best Costume Design — “Colours of Fire”
Best Makeup — “Warlord”
Best Supporting Actress — Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman for “The Herd”
Best Supporting Actor — Bucci Franklin for “To Kill A Monkey”
Best Actress — Linda Ejiofor
Best Actor — Uzor Arukwe
Best Director — Akinola Davies Jr.
Best Movie — “My Father’s Shadow”
The ceremony also featured appearances from leading stars across Africa’s entertainment industry, with fashion, music, and cultural performances adding to the excitement of the night.
Industry observers say the AMVCA continues to play a major role in promoting African storytelling and recognizing creative excellence across the continent.
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