Joke Silva appointed Head Judge for 12th AMVCA ceremony on May 9, 2026

Africa Magic don officially announce say the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) go hold their 12th edition on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The announcement come during press conference for MultiChoice Studio, Ilupeju, Lagos on March 26. Veteran actress Joke Silva don get appointment as Head Judge for this edition, bringing her experience both for camera and behind scenes. The AMVCA wey don dey since 2013 don turn one of Africa’s major entertainment events, and e don create over 30,000 jobs across areas like production design, screenwriting, sound engineering and more. This year, dem go expand Indigenous Language categories to include Best Indigenous Language for North Africa and Central Africa, giving more regions proper recognition. Nominee announcement go happen Sunday, March 29, live on Africa Magic channels. The awards go feature 32 categories, 18 judged by jury, 11 open to public vote, and 3 special recognition awards like Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer. Executive Head of Content at MultiChoice West Africa, Atinuke Babatunde, yan say the awards dey focus not only on glitz and glamour but on recognising the craftsmen wey dey behind the scenes. The 12th edition get Don Julio as lead sponsor, with support from Guinness, MTN, Indomie, QuickTeller, Verve, Lush Hair and others. Host for nominee announcement go be AMVCA-winning actor Chiemezie Imo, and viewers fit catch am from 7 PM on Africa Magic channels.