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Uzor Arukwe finally secured his first AMVCA Best Lead Actor win, Lateef Adedimeji’s “Lisabi” continued its strong award-season run, and Uche Montana stepped into the spotlight with a Trailblazer Award victory. Here’s a full recap of the AMVCA 2026 winners and moments everyone is talking about.

After years of standout performances, Bucci Franklin has finally earned an AMVCA trophy. The actor won Best Supporting Actor for his role as Oboz in “To Kill A Monkey” and moved audiences with an emotional tribute to his late mother during his acceptance speech.

While blockbuster titles dominated online conversations before the AMVCAs, “My Father’s Shadow” quietly became the film of the night. From its emotional storytelling to its Cannes recognition, the movie’s five-award sweep signals a new chapter for Nollywood cinema.

The 12th AMVCA turned emotional as Nollywood legends Sola Sobowale and Kanayo O. Kanayo received the prestigious Industry Merit Awards. From iconic performances to decades of shaping African cinema, the two actors were celebrated for careers that helped define Nollywood’s growth and global influence.

The AMVCA red carpet has become one of Africa’s biggest fashion stages, delivering unforgettable style moments year after year. Ahead of the 2026 ceremony, this throwback piece revisits some of the celebrities who defined AMVCA fashion with bold, elegant, and conversation-starting looks.

From Falz’s standout acting roles to powerful film soundtracks by Larry Gaaga, Flavour, and Kent Edunjobi, musicians are making serious waves at the AMVCA. This piece explores the artists who successfully crossed from music into film and walked away with awards.

The 12th AMVCAs are making an argument about what African cinema actually is, and the argument is a continental one. Here’s everything you need to know

The AMVCA 2026 nominations are in, with Gingerrr and The Herd leading the pack. From top acting categories to major film nods, this year’s list reflects Nollywood’s growing range and ambition ahead of the May ceremony.

The AMVCA 2026 is set for May 9 in Lagos with 32 award categories, new regional inclusions, and veteran actress Joke Silva leading as head judge.

From quiet strength to fiery resilience, the Nigerian women who’ve claimed this award in recent years have not only delivered exceptional performances — they’ve told stories that speak to identity, transformation, faith, rebellion, and the undeniable complexity of being a woman in today’s world