Gifted thespians, Femi Adebayo and Chioma Chukwuka won the keenly contested ‘Best Lead Actor and Best Lead Actress’ categories at Nollywood’s biggest night. Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2025.
The duo clinched the prize for their exceptional roles in ‘Seven Doors’.
As usual, the 11th edition of the awards, held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, was packed with Africa’s brightest stars. Many had high hopes to win an award or rooting for their colleagues – but regardless of the outcomes, the night was a win for Africa.
See the full list of winners below:
Best Movie
- Christmas in Lagos
- Farmer’s Bride
- Freedom Way – WINNER
- House of Gaa
- Inkabi
- Lisabi
- Skeleton Coast
- Suspicion
Best Director
- House of Gaa
- Inkabi
- Seven Doors
- Skeleton Coast
- The Man Died – WINNER
- The Weekend
Best Lead Actress
- Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors) – WINNER
- Gbubemi Ejeye (Farmer’s Bride)
- Uzoamaka Onuoha (Agemo)
- Uche Montana (Thin Line)
- Uzoamaka Aniunoh (Phoenix Fury)
- Hilda Dokubo (Wives on Strike 3)
- Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre)
Best Lead Actor
- Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo)
- Bucci Franklin (The Weekend)
- Femi Branch (House of Gaa)
- Thapelo Makoena (Skeleton Coast)
- Bimbo Manuel (Princess on a Hill)
- Stan Nze (Suspicion)
- Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors) – WINNER
- Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi: The Uprising)
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Best Supporting Actress
- Meg Otanwa (Inside Life)
- Tina Mba (Suspicion)
- Ireti Doyle (All’s Fair in Love)
- Ini Dima-Okojie (Skeleton Coast)
- Mercy Aigbe (Farmer’s Bride) – WINNER
- Omoni Oboli (Wives on Strike 3)
- Darasimi Nadi (Aburo)
Best Supporting Actor
- Gabriel Afolayan (Inside Life) – WINNER
- Adedayo Adebowale (Lisabi)
- Aliu Gafar (Seven Doors)
- Femi Jacobs (Freedom Way)
- RMD (Christmas in Lagos)
- Uzor Arukwe (Suspicion)
- Mike Afolarin (House of Gaa)
Best Cinematography
- Agemo
- Inkabi
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Skeleton Coast
- Soft Love
- The Legend of The Vagabond Queen Of Lagos – WINNER
- Yen Ara Asaase Ni
Best Editing
- Inkabi (Tongai Furusa) – WINNER
- Christmas in Lagos (Martini Akande)
- Skeleton Coast (Jordan Koen)
- Soft Love (Holmes Awa, Paballo Modingoane)
- Lisabi: The Uprising (Anthill Studios)
- Princess on a Hill (Laughter Ephraim, Peter Ugbede)
Best Costume Design
- Aníkúlápó: The Rise of the Scepter
- Christmas in Lagos – WINNER
- House of Gaa
- Lisabi
Best Makeup
- Aníkúlápó: The Rise of the Scepter
- Inside Life
- Farmer’s Bride
- Lisabi: The Uprising – WINNER
- Seven Doors
- Suspicion
Best Documentary
- Mai DùnDún – WINNER
- I Will Remember You
- On Your Own
- Walvis Tale
Best Series Scripted
- Cheta M
- Inside Life – WINNER
- Princess on a Hill
- Roses & Ivy
- Seven Doors
Best Series Unscripted
- Ebuka Turns Up Africa
- Skillers: The Building Reality Show
- Style Magnate
- Take Me Home
- Wa Milele – WINNER
Best Writing Movie
- A Ghetto Story
- Christmas in Lagos
- Freedom Way – WINNER
- House of Gaa
- Skeleton Coast
- The Weekend
Best Writing TV Series
- Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre
- Cheta M
- Princess on a Hill
- Roses & Ivy
- Seven Doors
- Untying Kanti – WINNER
Best Art Direction
- Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre
- Christmas in Lagos
- Farmer’s Bride
- Lisabi: The Uprising – WINNER
- Seven Doors
- The Man Died
Best Sound Design
- Beast of Two Worlds
- Freedom Way
- Inkabi
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Seven Doors
- Suspicion – WINNER
Best Music/Score
- Freedom Way
- Inkabi
- Seven Doors – WINNER
- Skeleton Coast
- Soft Love
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) – WINNER
- Overall Best
- Pastor Wants a Wife
Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)
- Seven Doors
- Lisabi: The Uprising – WINNER
- Kaka
- Anikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre
- Mai Martaba
Best Indigenous Language (East Africa)
- The Caller
- Empty Grave
- Makosa ni Yangu – WINNER
- Sabotage
- Wa Milele (Forever?)
Best Indigenous Language (South Africa)
- Walvis Tale
- The Vow
- Mwizukanji – WINNER
- Man of Gold
- Lukas
Best Scripted M-Net Original
- Uriri
- All Mine
- My Fairytale Wedding – WINNER
- Italo
- The Caller
- Kam U Stay
Best MultiChoice Talent Factory
- Gone
- Everything Light Touches – WINNER
- The Immersive Alarm
- Deadbeat
- Nwananga
- Rivals in Time
Industry Merit Award (Non-voting category)
Sani Ma’zu and Nkem Owoh – RECIPIENT
The Trailblazer Award (Non-voting category)
Kayode Kasunmu – RECIPIENT
Best Digital Content Creator
Iyo Prosper Adokiye – WINNER
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