The race for the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is officially on—and it’s already shaping up to be a blockbuster showdown 🔥
Organisers, Africa Magic under MultiChoice, have dropped the full list of nominees for the 12th edition of the prestigious awards.
📍 The star-studded event is set to hold in Lagos on May 9, and trust us—this year’s competition is tight!
🏆 The Big Leaders
Leading the pack are two fan-favorite films:
- 🎥 “The Herd” (Crime Thriller)
Directed by Daniel Etim Effiong - 🎥 “Gingerrr” (Action Comedy)
Both movies scored a massive 9 nominations each, putting them at the top of this year’s AMVCA race.
🔥 Why Everyone Is Talking About Them
🐂 The Herd
“The Herd” didn’t come to play at all—it secured nominations in major categories like:
- Best Movie
- Best Director
- Best Lead Actress
- Best Supporting Actress
- Multiple technical categories
This clearly shows it’s not just popular—it’s critically respected too.
😂 Gingerrr
On the other side, “Gingerrr” is bringing vibes and action with strong recognition in:
- Best Movie
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Writing
- Several technical categories
Fans are already rooting for this one as the “people’s favorite.”
🌍 What Makes AMVCA Special?
The AMVCA isn’t just another award show—it celebrates African storytelling across the continent.
This year features:
- 🏅 32 categories
- 👩⚖️ 18 decided by judges
- 🗳️ 11 decided by fans
- 🌟 3 special recognition awards
From movies and TV series to digital content creators, the awards cover everything shaping African entertainment today.
⭐ Notable Mentions You Shouldn’t Ignore
Some other strong contenders making waves include:
- “My Father’s Shadow”
- “The Serpent’s Gift”
- “3 Cold Dishes”
- “To Kill A Monkey”
These titles are also showing up across multiple categories, meaning the competition is far from one-sided 👀
🎤 Actors & Creators to Watch
Big names lighting up the nomination list include:
- Bisola Aiyeola
- Linda Ejiofor
- Lateef Adedimeji
- Sola Sobowale
- Mike Ezuruonye
These stars are competing across acting categories—and fans already have their favorites 💥
🗓️ Final Thoughts
With “The Herd” and “Gingerrr” going head-to-head, AMVCA 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions yet.
Will the intense drama of The Herd take the crown?
Or will the entertaining energy of Gingerrr win over fans and judges?
👀 We’ll all find out live in Lagos on May 9!
