Full List Of AMVCA 2025 Winners: Freedom Way, Lisabi, And Seven Doors Lead Awards

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2025 took place in Lagos, Nigeria, bringing together some of the biggest names in African film and television.

This 11th edition of the event was hosted by popular presenter IK Osakioduwa and celebrated talent across 28 different categories, including a brand-new one—Best Music Score.

One of the standout AMVCA 2025 winners was Lisabi: The Uprising, a historical drama produced by and starring Lateef Adedimeji.

The film won in three major categories: Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa), Best Art Direction, and Best Makeup. Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, Lisabi tells the story of an Egba farmer who led a rebellion against the Alaafin of Oyo in the 1800s.

Adedimeji and his wife, actress Adebimpe Oyebade, who also played a role in the film, dedicated their wins to God and their team.

Despite its multiple wins, Lisabi missed out on the night’s biggest prize—Best Movie. That honor went to Freedom Way, a powerful action thriller directed by Afolabi Olalekan. The film tackles important issues such as corruption, police brutality, and the struggles faced by young people in Nigeria.

Another major winner was the Netflix supernatural series Seven Doors. The show took home Best Lead Actor (Femi Adebayo), Best Lead Actress (Chioma Chukwuka), and Best Music Score (Tolu Obanro). Its haunting storyline about a cursed monarch won over both fans and the jury.

Special recognition awards went to Nollywood icons Nkem Owoh and Sani Mu’azu, who both received Lifetime Achievement Awards. Director Kayode Kasum was presented with the Trailblazer Award for his impact on African filmmaking.

The night was made even more entertaining with live performances by Nigerian Idol Season 9 winner Chima, singer Johnny Drille, and viral sensations Fido, Kunmie, and Serotonin.

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Full List of AMVCA 2025 Winners

Best Movie

Winner: Freedom Way
Nominees:

• Lisabi: The Uprising

• Skeleton Coast

• Suspicion

• Inkabi

• House Of Ga’a

• Christmas In Lagos

• Farmer’s Bride

Best Makeup

Winner: Lisabi: The Uprising
Nominees:

• Aníkúlápó (The Rise of the Scepter)

• Inside Life

• Farmer’s Bride

• Seven Doors

• Suspicion

Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)

Winner: Lisabi: The Uprising – Adedimeji Lateef
Nominees:

• Seven Doors

• Kaka

• Anikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre

• Mai Martaba

Best Cinematography

Winner: The Legend of The Vagabond (Queen Of Lagos) – Leo Purman
Nominees:

• Agemo

• Inkabi

• Lisabi: The Uprising

• Skeleton Coast

• Soft Love

• Yen Ara Asaase Ni

Best Documentary

Winner: Mai DùnDún – Ifeoluwa
Nominees:

• I Will Remember You

• On Your Own

• Walvis Tale

Best Digital Content Creator

Winner: Iyo Prosper Adokiye
Nominees:

• Maryam Apakagi-Greene

• Elozonam Ogbolu, Hoviare Freedom, and Chiamaka Uzokwe

• Jide Pounds Ibitoye

• Ariyiikedimples and Brain Jotter

Best Short Film

Winner: Brukaci
Nominees:

• Sukari

• The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Seyi Ajayi

• What Are You Truly Afraid Of?

Best Unscripted M-Net Original

Winner: Nigerian Idol (Season 9) – Kassim Suleiman
Nominees:

• Husband Material

• Overall Best

• Pastor Wants a Wife

Best Scripted M-Net Original

Winner: My Fairytale Wedding – Chinenye Nworah and Taiwo Adebayo
Nominees:

• Uriri

• All Mine

• Italo

• The Caller

• Kam U Stay

Best Music Score

Winner: Seven Doors – Composer: Tolu Obanro
Nominees:

• Freedom Way

• Inkabi

• Skeleton Coast

• Soft Love

Best Supporting Actress

Winner: Mercy Aigbe – Farmer’s Bride
Nominees:

• Meg Otanwa – Inside Life

• Tina Mba – Suspicion

• Ireti Doyle – All’s Fair in Love

• Ini Dima-Okojie – Skeleton Coast

• Omoni Oboli – The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3

• Darasimi Nnadi – Aburo

Best Supporting Actor

Winner: Gabriel Afolayan – Inside Life
Nominees:

• Adedayo Adebowale Macaroni – Lisabi: The Uprising

• Aliu Gafar – Seven Doors

• Femi Jacobs – Freedom Way

• Richard Mofe-Damijo – Christmas In Lagos

• Uzor Arukwe – Suspicion

• Mike Afolarin – House of Ga’a

• Efa Iwara – Princess on a Hill

Trailblazer Award

Winner: Kayode Kasum

Industry Merit Awards

Winners: Nkem Owoh and Sani Mu’azu

Best Lead Actress

Winner: Chioma Chukwuka – Seven Doors
Nominees:

• Gbubemi Ejeye – Farmer’s Bride

• Uzoamaka Onuoha – Agemo

• Uche Montana – Thinline

• Uzoamaka Aniunoh – Phoenix Fury

• Hilda Dokubo – The Uprising: Wives On Strike 3

• Bimbo Ademoye – Anikulapo: Rise Of The Spectre

Best Lead Actor

Winner: Femi Adebayo – Seven Doors
Nominees:

• Gideon Okeke – Tokunbo

• Bucci Franklin – The Weekend

• Femi Branch – House of Ga’a

• Thapelo Makoena – Skeleton Coast

• Bimbo Manuel – Princess on a Hill

• Stan Nze – Suspicion

• Adedimeji Lateef – Lisabi: The Uprising

Best Editing

Winner: Inkabi – Tongai Furusa
Nominees:

• Christmas in Lagos – Martini Akande

• Skeleton Coast – Jordan Koen

• Soft Love – Holmes Awa, Paballo Modingoane

• Lisabi: The Uprising – Anthill Studios

• Princess on a Hill – Laughter Ephraim, Peter Ugbede

Best Costume Design

Winner: Christmas in Lagos
Nominees:

• Aníkúlápó (The Rise of the Scepter)

• House of Ga’a

• Lisabi: The Uprising

The AMVCA 2025 Winners truly reflect the depth of talent in African cinema today. From gripping dramas to powerful documentaries and innovative digital content, this year’s awards highlighted the creative energy shaping the industry.

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