Held at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, the 2026 AMVCA turned the city into Africa’s entertainment capital for the night as filmmakers, actors, digital creators, fashion icons and industry executives gathered under one roof.
Major Thrills & Highlights of the Night
Fashion Took Center Stage
The AMVCA red carpet once again proved that African celebrities can rival global fashion events. Stunning couture, dramatic silhouettes, cultural-inspired designs and avant-garde looks dominated social media conversations.
Stars like Erica Nlewedim, Laura Ikeji, Doyinsola David and Steve Chuks were among the standout fashion moments of the evening.
“My Father’s Shadow” Emerged as One of the Biggest Winners
The critically acclaimed film dominated several technical and major categories, including Best Writing and Best Sound Design, while director Akinola Davies Jr clinched Best Director.
Powerful Acting Wins
Linda Ejiofor and Uzor Arukwe emerged among the biggest acting winners of the night, solidifying their place among Nollywood’s elite performers.
“Gingerrr” and “The Herd” Dominated Conversations
Both productions entered the awards with the highest nominations and remained the biggest talking points throughout the night.
Hosts Delivered Energy and Humor
The hosting duo of Bovi and Nomzamo Mbatha brought humor, chemistry and continental flair to the ceremony.
AMVCA Continues Its Pan-African Expansion
This year’s edition further strengthened the AMVCA’s continental reach with stronger representation from East, North, Southern and Central Africa in both nominations and wins.
Full List of Major Winners — AMVCA 2026
Best Movie
My Father’s Shadow
Best Director
Akinola Davies Jr — My Father’s Shadow
Best Lead Actor
Uzor Arukwe — Colours of Fire
Best Lead Actress
Linda Ejiofor — The Serpent’s Gift
Best Supporting Actor
Lateef Adedimeji — Gingerrr
Best Supporting Actress
Funke Akindele — Behind The Scenes
Best Cinematography
To Kill A Monkey
Best Writing (Movie)
My Father’s Shadow — Wale Davies �
Best Costume Design
Colours of Fire
Best Makeup
Warlord
Best Art Direction
Colours of Fire
Best Sound Design
My Father’s Shadow
Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa)
Lisabi: A Legend Is Born
Best Scripted M-Net Original
The Low Priest
Best Unscripted Series
Nigerian Idol
Best Digital Content Creator
“Leave To Live” — Emmanuel Kanaga & Sophia Chisom
Best Indigenous M-Net Original
Inimba
Biggest Takeaway From AMVCA 2026
AMVCA 2026 showed that African storytelling is becoming bigger, bolder and more globally competitive. From high-quality cinematography and writing to digital storytelling and fashion expression, the awards reflected an industry rapidly evolving beyond traditional Nollywood boundaries into a full continental entertainment powerhouse.
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