AMVCA 2025 Nominations: The Biggest Names in Film and TV
The highly anticipated AMVCA 2025 nominations have been officially announced, recognizing outstanding talent in film, television, and digital content. This year’s edition features works released between January 1 and December 31, 2024, highlighting the best storytelling across Africa.
Some of the most nominated titles include Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, House of Ga’a, and Freedom Way. These productions secured multiple nominations in key categories such as Best Movie and Best Director.
Top Contenders in the AMVCA 2025 Nominations
The acting categories for AMVCA 2025 nominations are packed with some of the industry’s biggest stars. The Best Lead Actor category features:
- Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo)
- Stan Nze (Suspicion)
- Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors)
- Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi: The Uprising)
For Best Lead Actress, the nominees include:
- Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors)
- Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre)
- Uche Montana (Thinline)
The Best Supporting Actor and Actress categories also feature top names, including Richard Mofe-Damijo, Gabriel Afolayan, Tina Mba, and Mercy Aigbe.
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Full List of AMVCA 2025 Nominations
Best Movie
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Skeleton Coast
- House of Ga’a
- Freedom Way
Best Director
- Robert O Peters (Skeleton Coast)
- Bolanle Austen-Peters (House of Ga’a)
- Femi Adebayo (Lisabi: The Uprising)
Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa)
- Seven Doors
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Kaka
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
Best Digital Content Creator
- Iyo Prosper Adokiye
- Maryam Apakagi-Greene
- Elozonam Ogbolu, Hoviare Freedom, Chiamaka Uzokwe
Best Cinematography
- Inkabi
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Skeleton Coast
Best Sound Design
- Seven Doors
- Freedom Way
- Suspicion
Best Scripted Series
- Seven Doors
- Princess On A Hill
- Cheta’M
The full list of AMVCA 2025 nominations features many more categories, celebrating the best of African entertainment.
What’s Next for AMVCA 2025?
With the nominations revealed, fans eagerly await the awards ceremony, where winners will be announced. The AMVCA remains one of the most prestigious platforms for recognizing talent in African cinema.
Stay tuned for updates on the winners and major highlights from AMVCA 2025!
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