AMVCA 2026 Full Winners List: ‘My Father’s Shadow’ and ‘Inimba’ Dominate as Sola Sobowale, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Others Honoured
The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards lit up Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos on Saturday night, celebrating excellence in African film, television, and digital storytelling.
The star-studded ceremony recognised outstanding performances across multiple categories, with My Father’s Shadow and Inimba emerging as some of the biggest winners of the night.
Top Winners of the Night
Best Overall Movie: My Father’s Shadow
Best Director: Akinola Davies Jr. – My Father’s Shadow
Best Scripted Series: Inimba
Best Scripted M-Net Original: The Low Priest
Best Unscripted M-Net Original: Nigerian Idol S10
Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa): Lisabi: A Legend Is Born
In acting categories, Uzor Arukwe won Best Lead Actor for Colours of Fire, while Linda Ejiofor claimed Best Lead Actress for The Serpent’s Gift.
In the supporting categories, Bucci Franklin and Linda Ejiofor won Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress respectively.
Veteran actress Sola Sobowale received the Industry Merit Award, while Kanayo O. Kanayo was also honoured for his contribution to the industry. Rising star Uche Montana took home the Trailblazer Award.
Opinion: AMVCA 2026 Shows a Strong Shift Toward Story-Driven African Cinema
This year’s Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards made one thing clear: African storytelling is becoming more ambitious, more polished, and more globally competitive.
The success of productions like My Father’s Shadow and Inimba shows that audiences are now rewarding depth, direction, and originality—not just star power.
It is also significant that veterans like Sola Sobowale and Kanayo O. Kanayo continue to be recognised alongside emerging talents. This balance highlights a healthy industry where experience and new creativity are both valued.
Perhaps most importantly, this edition of the AMVCA reflects a Nollywood that is no longer just growing—it is maturing.
