The Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) has unveiled its 12th edition nominees, with 'Gingerrr' and 'The Herd' leading the pack with nine nominations each. The announcement was made live on Africa Magic channels on Sunday, March 29, 2026, hosted by Chimezie Imo. The nominees dominated the major categories, earning nods across acting, directing, and technical craftsmanship.
Nollywood veteran Sola Sobowale secured nominations in both the lead and supporting acting categories, as did Uzor Arukwe and Lateef Adedimeji. Genoveva Umeh earned her first Best Lead Actress nomination, placing her among those to watch ahead of the May 9 ceremony. Voting for the public categories opens at 8PM, Sunday, 29th March, at www.africamagic.tv/amvca.
The ceremony promises a fiercely competitive run to the 32 categories, with 18 jury-decided, 11 public-voted, and three special recognition awards. The nominees include a mix of established and emerging talents, showcasing the diversity and richness of African storytelling.
The dominance of 'Gingerrr' and 'The Herd' in the AMVCA nominations highlights the growing influence of these two productions in the African film industry. With nine nominations each, they are likely to be major contenders for the top awards. However, the real story is the emergence of new talent, such as Genoveva Umeh, who has earned her first Best Lead Actress nomination. This bodes well for the future of African cinema, as fresh voices and perspectives are brought to the fore. The AMVCA has consistently showcased the best of African storytelling, and this year's nominations are no exception. The ceremony promises to be a thrilling celebration of African talent, and NaijaBuzz will be watching with interest to see which productions take home the top honors.
