Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) organisers have expanded Indigenous Language categories to include Best Indigenous Language North Africa and Best Indigenous Language Central Africa.

These additions reflect the AMVCA’s commitment to Pan-Africanism, cultural preservation, and equitable representation, ensuring that Africa’s diverse languages, regions, and creative voices are more fully celebrated on a continental stage.

The 12th AMVCAs will feature 32 award categories, including 18 jury-decided categories and 11 audience-voted categories, alongside two special recognition awards for Lifetime Achievement and one Trailblazer award.

Eligible entries must have been broadcast or publicly screened between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. Feature-length films must have been screened in cinemas, on linear television, and/or on streaming platforms to qualify.

It has officially opened the call for entries for the 12th edition, Africa’s premier celebration of film and television excellence.

Entries were declared opened from Sunday, January 11, 2026 and will end February 15, 2026, inviting filmmakers and content creators across the continent to submit their work for consideration.

The AMVCA remains MultiChoice’s flagship initiative dedicated to recognising, celebrating, and rewarding exceptional African storytelling across film and television. The 12th edition will once again spotlight the growth, creativity, and global potential of Africa’s entertainment industry, while reinforcing the AMVCA’s position as the continent’s most prestigious awards platform.