It was a night of glory for Nollywood at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), which held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, as Femi Adebayo’s historical drama series Seven Doors stole the spotlight, winning two of the most prestigious categories—Best Lead Actor and Best Lead Actress.
Femi Adebayo himself clinched the award for Best Lead Actor, while Chioma Chukwuka emerged as Best Lead Actress for her role in the same production. Adebayo received the award on her behalf during the event.
Seven Doors is a Nigerian historical drama directed by Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani, and Tope Adebayo. The story revolves around King Adedunjoye, a reluctant traditional ruler battling a generational curse. To break the curse, he must marry six more wives—opening “seven doors”—despite his love for his only wife, Amaka. The series touches on deep themes of culture, destiny, and sacrifice.
The colourful event, which took place in Lagos, gathered top stars and stakeholders in the African film and TV industry. It also paid tribute to industry legends Sani Mu’azu and Nkem Owoh with Lifetime Achievement Awards. Director Kayode Kasum was honoured with the Trailblazer Award for his creative innovation in filmmaking.
Another major winner was Lateef Adedimeji’s film Lisabi (The Uprising), which picked up multiple awards, further showing the strength of Nigerian storytelling.
Here is the full list of winners at the AMVCA 2025:
Best Lead Actor – Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors)
Best Lead Actress – Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors)
Lifetime Achievement Awards – Sani Mu’azu, Nkem Owoh
Trailblazer Award – Kayode Kasum
Best Supporting Actor – Gabriel Afolayan (Inside Life)
Best Supporting Actress – Mercy Aigbe (Farmer’s Bride)
Best Score/Music – Tolu Obanro (Seven Doors)
Best Scripted M-Net Original – Chinenye Nworah & Taiwo Adebayo (My Fairytale Wedding)
Best Unscripted M-Net Original – Kassim Sulaiman & Anneke De Ridder (Nigerian Idol)
Best Short Film – Jide Jblaze Oyegbile
Best Indigenous M-Net Original – Zi M Uzo’
Best Digital Content Creator – Iyo Prosper Adokiye (We Listen, We Don’t Judge – Bible Edition)
Best Documentary – Ifeoluwa Fatogun & Ebi Atawodi (Dundun)
Best Cinematography – Leo Purman (The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos)
Best Indigenous Language (West Africa) – Adedimeji Lateef & Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji
Best Indigenous Language (East Africa) – Abel Mutua Musyoka
Best Indigenous Language (Southern Africa) – Cosmas Ng’andwe
Best Writing (TV Series) – Abel Mutua Musyoka
Best Writing (Movie) – Blessing Uzzi (Freedom Way)
Best Editing – Tongai Furusa (Inkabi)
Best Sound Design – Michael Botha, Olaosebikan Okonrende & Dil Chike Ajufo (Suspicion)
Best Art Direction – Soliu Badu Noutical & Ayanmo Yakub (Lisabi: The Uprising)
Best Makeup – Hakeem Onilogbo (Lisabi: The Uprising)
Best Costume Design – Adedamola Adeyemi (Christmas in Lagos)
Best Director – Awam Amkpa (The Man Died)
Best Movie – Blessing Uzzi (Freedom Way)
Best Scripted Series – Clarence Peters (Inside Life)
Best Unscripted Series – Kefa Igilo & Jerryson Onasaa (Wa Milele?)
Best MTF Film – Olamide Glover & Morenikeji Uka (Everything Light Touches)
The AMVCA is an annual event organised by MultiChoice through Africa Magic to recognise outstanding contributions in film and television across the continent. Since its launch in 2013, the awards have grown to become one of the most respected honours in African entertainment, celebrating both on-screen talent and creative professionals behind the scenes.
