The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2025, which took place from the 7th to 10th of May 2025 at the Eko Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria, aims to celebrate excellence in African film, television, sound, Make Up, Music, and digital content. This iconic event brings together actors, directors, content creators, and industry stakeholders from across the continent who stepped out in style, showcasing the beauty and brilliance of Nigerian and African Cinema.
The celebration kicked off on Thursday, May 8, with a night of icons and a lively Cultural Day celebration on Friday, May 9, and the awards Night on the 10th of May.
The event was truly remarkable, featuring performances from talented entertainers like Do2dtun, Blonde, Shody,Wanni & Handi, Young John, Johnny Drille, Arike’s star Kunmie and so much more. 
There were 28 award categories in the 2025 AMVCA; 10 were chosen by public vote, and 18 were chosen by a team of business experts. In an effort to honor composers and sound designers, the Best Music Score category was also introduced,
Here is a highlight of the 20205 AMVCA Award winners
Best Costume Design
Winner: Christmas In Lagos — Adedamola Adeyemi
Best Makeup
Winner: Lisabi: The Uprising — Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect)
Best Art Direction
Winner: Lisabi: The Uprising
Best Sound/Sound Design
Winner: Suspicion
Best Editing
Winner: Inkabi — Tongai Furusa
Best Writing TV Series
Winner:Untying Kantai — Abel Mutua Musyoka
Best Writing in a Movie
Winner:Freedom Way — Blessing Uzzi
Best Indigenous Language Film (South Africa)
Winner: Mwizukanji
Best Indigenous Language Film (East Africa)
Winner: Makosa Di Tangu
Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa)
Winner: Lisabi: The Uprising
Best Cinematography
Winner: The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos — Leo Purman
Best Digital Content Creator
Winner: Iyo Prosper
Best Music/Score
Winner: Seven Doors (Composer- Tolu Obanro)
Best Indigenous M-Net Original
Winner: Onye Agbata Obim
Best Scripted M-Net Original
Winner: My Fairytale Wedding
Best Supporting Actress
Winner: Mercy Aigbe – Farmer’s Bride
Best Supporting Actor
Winner: Gabriel Afolayan – Inside Life
Best Lead Actress
Winner: Chioma Chukwuka – Seven Doors
Best Lead Actor
Winner: Femi Adebayo – Seven Doors
Best Multichoice Talent Factory Movie
Winner: Everything Light Touches (West Africa)
Best Unscripted Series
Winner: Wa Milele? (Forever)
Best Scripted Series
Winner: Clarence Peters’ Inside Life
Best Director
Winner: Awam Amkpa – The Man Died
Best Movie
Winner: Freedom Way
Liquorose, Prince win AMVCA best dressed
AMVCA continues to highlight new talent and promote African storytelling across multiple media. The event recognizes content from TV, film, and digital platforms (especially TikTok and YouTube creators).
There is also a significant increase in focus on innovation and diversity as regards African cinema.
