Full List of AMVCA 2026 Nominees Shows ‘Gingerrr’ and ‘The Herd’ Leading

Di Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) don announce di nominees for di 12th edition wey go happen on May 9, 2026, for Lagos. Dis year, di films ‘Gingerrr’ and ‘The Herd’ dey lead di nominations with nine nods each, covering major categories like Best Movie, Best Director, and technical awards. Close behind na ‘To Kill A Monkey’ with eight nominations and ‘My Father’s Shadow’ wey get seven. Di awards dey spread across 32 categories, with 18 decided by jury, 11 by public voting, and three special recognitions. Veteran actors like Sola Sobowale dey recognised again, while new faces like Genoveva Umeh dey make their mark. AMVCA dey promote African stories, including indigenous languages and cultural content. Dis year’s nominations reflect a mix of experience and fresh talent, with films achieving both critical acclaim and commercial success. AMVCA continue dey serve as a platform to celebrate creativity, measure growth of African cinema, and inspire upcoming filmmakers.