Winners have emerged at the 12th edition of Africa Magic Movie Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs).
In the Best Sound Design category, My Father’s Shadow beat Gingerrr, Ben Made It, The Party, Sebata: The Beast and The Herd to emerge victorious, it also won the Best Writing Movie.

In My Father’s Shadow, two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city’s magnitude and their father’s daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home.
To Kill A Monkey won the Best Cinematography category.

The 12th AMVCA features 32 award categories, including 18 jury-voting categories, 11 public-voting categories, and 3 special recognition awards (Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer honours).
From its maiden edition, AMVCA has brought together Africa’s brightest talents, setting a strong standard for storytelling, culture and general entertainment.

Since its inception in 2013, the award ceremony has become a cornerstone of Africa’s creative economy, fostering job creation, revenue generation, and industry growth.
Over the past decade, the awards have invested significantly in events, training, and logistics, creating over 30,000 jobs across various sectors, benefitting professionals from production designers and screenwriters to sound engineers and artisans.

Above all, it has remained a stage for stars and talent behind some of Africa’s most celebrated films and television shows to shine their brightest, ensuring their work is seen, honoured, and remembered.