AMVCA 2026: Full list of winners

 The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards was held on Saturday night at Eko Hotel and Suites.

The annual event recognizes outstanding achievements in African film, television, and digital content creation.

Below is the complete list of winners and nominees across all award categories, as compiled by Gistreel.

Best Supporting Actor

Lateef Adedimeji – Gingerrr

Simileoluwa Hassan – The Yard

Femi Branch – Owambe Thieves

Gabriel Afolayan – Colours Of Fire

Femi Adebayo – King Of Thieves 2

Bucci Franklin – To Kill A Monkey – WINNER

Lateef Adedimeji – Red Circle

Uzor Arukwe – Behind The Scenes

Best Supporting Actress

Olamide Kidbaby – Oversabi Aunty

Linda Ejiofor – The Herd – WINNER

Bisola Aiyeola – Gingerrr

Nadia Dutch – Aljana

Sola Sobowale – The Covenant

Amal Umar – The Herd

Juliebrenda Nyambura – MTV Shuga Mashariki

Funke Akindele – Behind The Scenes

Best Lead Actor

Lateef Adedimeji – Lisabi: A Legend Is Born

William Benson – To Kill A Monkey

Mike Ezuruonye – Oversabi Aunty

Kanayo O. Kanayo – Grandpa Must Obey

Khumbuza Meyiwa – Bet I Love You

Uzor Arukwe – Colours Of Fire – WINNER

Wale Ojo – 3 Cold Dishes

Femi Branch – Red Circle

Best Lead Actress

Linda Ejiofor – The Serpent’s Gift – WINNER

Bimbo Akintola – To Kill A Monkey

Ifeoma Fafunwa – The Lost Days

Ariyike Owolagba – Something About The Briggs

Sola Sobowale – Her Excellency

Scarlet Gomez – Behind The Scenes

Genoveva Umeh – The Herd

Gloria Anozie-Young – Mother Of The Brides

Best Director

Akinola Davies Jr.- My Father’s Shadow – WINNER

Tunde Kelani – Cordelia

James Omokwe – Osamede

Daniel Etim Effiong – The Herd

Yemi Filmboy Morafa – Gingerrr

Asurf Amuwa Oluseyi – 3 Cold Dishes

Best Overall Movie

Gingerrr

The Herd

My Father’s Shadow – WINNER

3 Cold Dishes

The Serpent’s Gift

Behind The Scenes

Best Digital Content Creator

Elozonam Ogbolu, Genoveva Umeh

Akwaman

Destiny Ogie Osarewinda

Emmanuel Kanaga, Sophia Chisom – WINNER

Benedict Ehimare Oriaifo

Taaooma

Steve Chuks

Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa)

The Serpent’s Gift

Lisabi: A Legend Is Born – WINNER

Labake Olododo

Olorisha

Aljana

Best Indigenous Language Film (East Africa)

Inside Job

Sayari

Addis Fikir – WINNER

My Son

Kimote

Best Indigenous Language Film (South Africa)

Bet I Love You

Sebata: The Beast

Ben Made It

Terra Of Queens And Kuma 2

Tlhaho Ya Mosadi – WINNER

Best Indigenous Language Film (North Africa)

The Omnipresent

The Delivery

The Hidden Voice

This Is Portsaid

Artal Alhanin: Our Memories – WINNER

Best Indigenous Language Film (Central Africa)

Mabanda – WINNER

Safou: A Gift From Nature

Golden Spoon

Best Scripted M-Net Original

Adam to Eve

Mother of the Bride

The Yard

The Low Priest – WINNER

Bobo

Best Unscripted M-Net Original

Nigerian Idol S10 – WINNER

Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa

Chapa Chapa My Love

Out N About (Harar)

Undugu

Best Indigenous M-Net Original

Inimba – WINNER

Kukoyi

Undugu

Out N’ About (Harar)

Kampala Creme

The Chocolate Empire

Mgbuka

Best Short Film

Fleas

Rise

Telephone

Hussaini – WINNER

My Body, God’s Temple

Best Cinematography

Jermaine Edwards – My Father’s Shadow – WINNER

Kabelo Thathe – To Kill A Monkey

Emmanuel Igbekele – The Herd

Daanong Gyang – Finding Nina

Emmanuel Igbekele – The Serpent’s Gift

KC Obiajulu – Stitches

Emmanuel Igbekele – Gingerrr

Best Editing

Kazeem Agboola – Cordelia

Omar Guzman Castro – My Father’s Shadow

Wanguma Peter Chidebere, Dele Doherty – Landline

Asurf Amuwa Oluseyi – 3 Cold Dishes

Winston Aig-Ohioma – Osamede

Daniel Anyiam – To Kill A Monkey – WINNER

Best Sound Design

Pius Fatoke, CJ Mirra – My Father’s Shadow – WINNER

Tolu Obanro – Gingerrr

Vaughan Phillips – Ben Made It

Tolu Obanro – The Party

Vaughan Phillips – Sebata: The Beast

Fisayo Adefolaju – The Herd

Best Music Score

Shirleen Wangari – Cards On The Table

Xavier Ighorodje – Gingerrr

Isaac Ayodeji – Suky

Tomi Adesina – 3 Cold Dishes

Best Documentary

Beyond Olympic Glory – WINNER

The Good, The Bad of Afrobeat

The People Shall

Not Addressing This Anymore

BOU

Best Scripted Series

To Kill A Monkey

The Yard

The Chocolate Empire

Inimba – WINNER

Kash Money

Best Unscripted Series

The Real Housewives Of Lagos

Nigerian Idol – WINNER

Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa

Offair With Gbemi And Toolz

Out N’ About (Harar)

Trailblazer Award

Uche Montana – WINNER

Industry Merit Award

Sola Sobowale – WINNER

Kanayo O. Kanayo – WINNER

“We didn’t give birth to twins” – Adekunle Gold clears air on rumour, speaks on daughter’s love for music

 Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has addressed rumours surrounding his  family, clarifying reports that he and his wife Simi welcomed twins.Family

Speaking during a recent interview, the music star also opened up about his marriage to fellow singer Simi and their daughter Deja’s growing interest in music.

“It’s interesting to be married to another fantastic songwriter, and now our daughter is already giving signs that she might be one for music as well,” he said.

Adekunle Gold went on to dismiss online rumours claiming he and his wife recently welcomed twins.

According to the singer, the reports making rounds online are false, adding that they only have a son to their daughter.

“My wife and I didn’t give birth to twins. It’s just internet rumours. We have a son,” he added.

It would be recalled that late last year, a viral musical pregnancy video of the family caught the attention of many online, with Simi heavily pregnant and announcing that they were expecting their second child.

Weeks later, rumours circulated across social media claiming that the couple had welcomed twins.

The singer’s statement has now put an end to the rumours, while fans continue to admire the musical connection within their family.

“It’s interesting to be married to another fantastic song writer and now our daughter is already giving signs that she might be one for the music as well. My wife and I didn’t give birth to twins, it’s just internet rumours, we have a son.”

- Adekunle Gold pic.twitter.com/Q7tZFxkn6R

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) May 8, 2026

George Clooney and his wife Amal, 48, look more in love than ever as they celebrate his 65th birthday in St Tropez

 George and Amal Clooney poured on the PDA during a sun-drenched sojourn in St Tropez, where they celebrated the actor's milestone 65th birthday on Thursday.

The couple resembled lovestruck teenagers as they laughed and chatted together after enjoying a leisurely lunch with friends at Club 55, an exclusive club and restaurant offering breathtaking views of sand and sea.

The two could not seem to keep their hands off one another while strolling around the picturesque town.

Their day trip included a boat ride from the yacht to shore and even then, Clooney stayed glued to his wife's side.

Ever the gracious host, the Jay Kelly star was seen conversing with friends.

Clooney, who had another romantic break with Amal in the south of France in December, was beachy-cool in a black polo shirt and beige trousers accessorized with a wide leather belt, as tan loafers completed the look.

Amal, 48, was stylishly sophisticated in an embellished, multi-colored top and matching skirt along with calf-high black boots.

Both wore sunglasses suited to their individual tastes as they took in the sights and sounds, St Tropez being one of their favorite and regular places to visit.

Last month, in an interview with Page Six at the 51st Chaplin Award Gala, where he was being honored, the Oscar winner was asked about the big birthday coming up and whether it was like 'the third act.'

'Well, let’s hope! Depends on how long the whole show runs,' Clooney quipped.

He spoke about his time being more focused on philanthropy these days, such as the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which he founded with Amal.

'I’m spending it more working on the foundation, working more on the schools and doing things that I find more fulfilling because I'm not chasing a career anymore, you know. 

'That's helpful in a way because you get to spend time working on things that matter to you at least. And so that's where my focus is. But, you know, if you get a good part, you take it.'

Clooney admitted he has had a long and interesting career, including a stint on the 1980s sitcom The Facts of Life as handyman George.

Tess Daly and Vernon Kay SPLIT after 23 years of marriage

Despite a ‘sexting’ misdemeanour revealed in 2010, the television presenting duo’s marriage has been one of the longest in showbusiness.

But last night in a sensational statement, golden couple Tess, 57, and Vernon, 52, revealed that they have split, almost 23 years after they wed.

In a joint announcement, the former Strictly Come Dancing host and Radio DJ said they had reached a mutual agreement to go their separate ways, though friends of the couple said they were both still at their marital home in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, yesterday.

The couple wrote: ‘After much consideration, and with a deep sense of care and respect for one another, we have made the decision to separate amicably.

‘This has not been an easy choice, but it comes from a place of mutual understanding and a shared desire of what is best for both of us. We remain great friends and, most importantly, fully committed to our roles as loving and supportive parents, which will always be our priority.

‘There are no other parties involved in this decision. We kindly ask for privacy during this time.

‘We will not be making any further public comments.’

Tess and Vernon – thought to be worth around £10million – were last seen publicly together in February of this year when they hosted an episode of The One Show. They are also food ambassadors for Marks and Spencer.

Friends of the two, who met while presenting Top Of The Pops@Play together in 2001, were stunned to learn of the news.

One said: ‘When Vernon told me, I was stunned, I didn’t see it coming, nobody did. This is going to take some getting used to.’ 

But while it may have come as a surprise to outsiders, sources close to Tess and Vernon say they have spent a ‘significant’ amount of time coming to the decision. Their two daughters, Phoebe, 21, and Amber, 16, were ‘completely involved’ in the conversations.

‘Tess and Vernon are actually really, really happy now,’ says a friend. ‘They’re still living together for now though that will of course change in the near future. The girls were very much part of the decision. They had grown apart, they are different to when they first met. They acknowledged that and decided life would be better if they were to split. They are both in their 50s, they have so much time left and they have decided they would be happier not being together so that’s what they’ve done. It is all very, very amicable.

‘They have lived through so much together, they have had so many happy times.

‘They have had more than two decades of laughs and are extremely proud of their girls but they know splitting is for the best.’ 

Sources say there is no third party involved and it is understood that divorce lawyers are yet to be instructed but that the plan is to do so down the line.

The couple began dating back in the early 2000s when Tess hosted children’s show SMTV and Vernon was a model trying to make it as a television presenter.

They were widely regarded as a bubbly, carefree pairing – when they married at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Horwich, near Bolton where Vernon grew up, they had a VW camper van as a wedding car.

They have been regarded as one of the strongest marriages in showbusiness, despite Vernon being caught ‘sexting’ Page 3 model Rhian Sugden in 2010.

Apostle Femi Lazarus relocates family to Kenya, cites reason

 The founder of Light Nation Church, Femi Lazarus, has revealed plans to temporarily relocate from Nigeria to Kenya.

This was announced during a church service in Kenya, stirring wild applause from the Kenyan members.

In a video circulating online, the cleric stated that the decision was guided by what he described as divine instruction, marking a new phase in his ministry.TV & Video Equipment

He said in part …

“That is the instruction God gave to us (to relocate). It is a very significant morning for us in this new phase of our assignment.That God we have to be here (in Kenya). I believe that every grace that is needed to make a nation proper is in the nation.”

Apostle Femi Lazarus has officially relocated to Kenya with his family to continue his ministry work. According to the cleric, the decision to move was based on divine instruction. “God instructed me to relocate to Kenya,” he says. pic.twitter.com/2EInohVoH7

— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) May 5, 2026