Bovi and Nomzamo Mbatha to Host 12th AMVCA, IK Osakioduwa Hands Over

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) don don enter new chapter as organisers don announce Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma and South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha as co-hosts for the 12th edition, wey go happen for Eko Hotel and Suites on 9th May 2026. For long-time fans, this one sweet-sour because IK Osakioduwa don dey the heartbeat of the show since 2013. E don host plenty editions with different co-hosts and even mentor young talents like 16-year-old David Oke last year. IK don officially pass the torch to Bovi and Nomzamo and e even wish them well for social media. Bovi, wey don perform as comedian before, gatz manage new role as main host but e dey excited to bring energy and laughter to the stage. Nomzamo Mbatha, famous for roles from Isibaya to Coming 2 America, go add pan-African touch to the awards. E dey also UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and see AMVCA stage as platform to celebrate African stories. New categories go show this year like Best Indigenous Language (North and Central Africa), while veteran actress Joke Silva don become Head Judge. The awards na big continental celebration of African storytelling, bringing together stories from Lagos, Nairobi, Dakar, and Johannesburg.