All is set for the 2025 edition of the annual Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award, AMVCA.
The event, which is the 11th edition, is set to take place tonight, May 10, 2025, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, by 7 pm Nigerian time.
The award, which has been described as one of the biggest entertainment events in Africa, hopes to be a gathering of stars. A razzmatazz of colourful black carpet moments is billed to commence at 4 pm, while the main event commences at 7 pm Nigerian time.
With Rakiya Abdul Karim, Uti Nwachukwu and VJ Adams as red carpet hosts, expect nothing short of exquisiteness as they interact with celebrities who will be gracing the black carpet tonight.
Just like at the 10th edition of the award, viewers would have the opportunity of choosing their best-dressed male and female celebrities of the night.
According to the organisers, all guests are expected to be seated by 7 pm before the doors are closed for commencement of the event, which will be televised on all Africa Magic channels.
Popular Nigerian TV and Radio host, IK Osakioduwa, has been announced as host for the night.
Past winners
Recall that Wale Ojo and Kehinde Bankole emerged winners for Best Actor and Actress for Drama, respectively at the 2024 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
Biggest nominations
Movies with the biggest nominations include ‘Seven Doors’ with 1, ‘Lisabi’ with 10, and ‘Skeleton Coast’ with 8 nominations.
‘Christmas in Lagos’ also stands out with six nominations, including Best Supporting Actor, Best Editing, Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, Best Writing (Movie), and Best Movie.
Matching this is ‘Inkabi,’ which also secured six nominations across major technical and storytelling categories, including Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Design, Best Music Score, Best Director, and Best Movie.
With five nominations each, ‘Freedom Way’ and ‘House of Ga’a’ are among the most recognised films this year. ‘Freedom Way’ received nods for Best Supporting Actor, Best Sound Design, Best Music Score, Best Writing (Movie), and Best Movie, while ‘House of Ga’a’ picked up nominations for Best Supporting Actor, Best Writing (Movie), Best Costume Design, Best Director, and Best Movie.
These films, alongside many others, will battle it out across various categories, reflecting the richness, diversity, and creativity that define African cinema.
