Femi Adebayo, Sani Mu’azu, and Other Stars Shine at 2025 AMVCA Awards

Seven Doors Leads with Multiple Wins at Prestigious African Film Ceremony

The 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) concluded in grand style at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, with the film “Seven Doors” emerging as one of the night’s biggest winners.

The production claimed three major awards: Best Lead Actor (Femi Adebayo), Best Lead Actress (Chioma Chukwuka), and Best Score/Music (Tolu Obanro).

An emotional Adebayo expressed his gratitude during his acceptance speech: “I never saw this coming. I’ve been putting effort and paying attention to details, and this award tells me that I am appreciated.” The actor promised a special celebration with his cast and crew, noting the significance of their triple victory.

Lifetime Honors and Trailblazing Achievements

The ceremony recognized industry veterans Nkem Owoh and Sani Mu’azu with Lifetime Achievement Awards, while Kayode Kasum received the Trailblazer Award for his contributions to African cinema.

Mercy Aigbe took home Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Farmer’s Bride,” marking her second AMVCA win since 2014. “This award will shape my next projects for excellence,” the excited actress declared.

Regional Talent Shines Bright

“Lisabi: The Uprising” won Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa), with actors Adedimeji Lateef and Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji accepting the honor. Lateef noted during his speech: “We keep raising the scale and bar every year, you can see how much the world is celebrating with us.”

Other notable winners included Gabriel Afolayan (Best Supporting Actor), Iyo Prosper Adokiye (Best Digital Content Creator), and Awam Amkpa (Best Director for “The Man Died”).

Complete List of 2025 AMVCA Winners

• Sani Mu’azu and Nkem Owoh – Lifetime Achievement Awards
• Femi Adebayo – Best Lead Actor [“Seven Doors”]
• Chioma Chukwuka – Best Lead Actress [“Seven Doors”]
• Kayode Kasum – Trailblazer Award
• Kassim Sulaiman & Anneke De Ridder – Best Unscripted M-Net Original [“Nigerian Idol”]
• Gabriel Afolayan – Best Supporting Actor [“Inside Life”]
• Mercy Aigbe – Best Supporting Actress [“Farmer’s Bride”]
• Tolu Obanro – Best Score/Music [“Seven Doors”]
• Chinenye Nworah & Taiwo Adebayo – Best Scripted M-Net Original [“My Fairytale Wedding”]
• Jide Jblaze Oyegbile – Best Short Film
• Zi M Uzo’ – Best Indigenous M-Net Original
• Iyo Prosper Adokiye – Best Digital Content Creator
• Ifeoluwa Fatogun & Ebi Atawodi – Best Documentary [“Dundun”]
• Leo Purman – Best Cinematography [“The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos”]
• Adedimeji Lateef & Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji – Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)
• Abel Mutua Musyoka – Best Indigenous Language (East Africa)
• Cosmas Ng’andwe – Best Indigenous Language (Southern Africa)
• Abel Mutua Musyoka – Best Writing in a TV Series
• Blessing Uzzi – Best Writing (Movie) [“Freedom Way”]
• Tongai Furusa – Best Editing [“Inkabi”]
• Michael Botha, Olaosebikan Okonrende & Dil Chike Ajufo – Best Sound Design [“Suspicion”]
• Soliu Badu Noutical & Ayanmo Yakub – Best Art Direction [“Lisabi: The Uprising”]
• Hakeem Onilogbo – Best Makeup [“Lisabi: The Uprising”]
• Adedamola Adeyemi – Best Costume Design [“Christmas in Lagos”]
• Awam Amkpa – Best Director [“The Man Died”]
• Blessing Uzzi – Best Movie [“Freedom Way”]
• Clarence Peters’ “Inside Life” – Best Scripted Series
• Kefa Igilo & Jerryson Onasaa – Best Unscripted Series [“Wa Milele?”]
• Olamide Glover & Morenikeji Uka – Best MultiChoice Talent Factory Film [“Everything Light Touches”]

The AMVCA, organized annually by MultiChoice and Africa Magic, continues to celebrate excellence in African film and television production.

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