The nominees for the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) have been announced, and Showmax Nigeria Originals have emerged strong contenders, with Princess on a Hill, Cheta M, and Style Magnate securing eight nominations across six categories.
Leading the charge is the Nigerian corporate drama Princess on a Hill. The series garnered five nominations for Best Scripted Series, Best Editing for Laughter Ephraim and Peter Ugbede, and Best Writing TV Series for Bibi Ukpo, Niyi Adeniji, and Sonia Nwosu. Notably, Bimbo Manuel received his inaugural AMVCA nomination for Best Lead Actor, while Efa Iwara earned a nod for Best Supporting Actor.
Further cementing Showmax’s hold in the scripted drama category, Cheta M, the epic Nigerian drama directed by James Omokwe, secured two nominations: Best Scripted Series and Best Writing TV Series for Ifeanyi Chidi Barbara.
In the unscripted series category, the Showmax Nigerian Original fashion and design show, Style Magnate, received a nomination for Best Unscripted Series, highlighting the platform’s diverse content offerings.
The nominations, which lean heavily towards critical recognition, underscore a shift in the AMVCAs’ selection process, which is now positioned to recognise both established and emerging talents who have delivered exceptional performances within the year under review.
Voting is officially open and will run until 4 May 2025 via the Africa Magic website. There are 18 non-voting, and 9 audience voting categories, along with two special recognition awards: the Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer Awards. The non-voting categories will be decided by the AMVCA panel of judges led by the Head Judge and ace filmmaker, Femi Odugbemi.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 10 May 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria and will be broadcast live on Africa Magic channels.
