AMVCA to unveil 2026 nominees on Sunday

By Ehichoya Janet

Organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards have announced that nominees for the 2026 edition will be revealed on Sunday, March 29.

The announcement was made via the awards’ official social media platforms on Monday, with Nollywood actor Chimezie Imo unveiled as host for the nominee reveal programme.

“The spotlight is on… and it’s time to get to know your nominees. Watch the #AMVCA12 Nominee Announcement LIVE | March 29 | 7PM WAT on #AfricaMagic channels,” the organisers stated.

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The 12th edition of the awards, organised by MultiChoice in partnership with Canal+, will continue to celebrate excellence in African film and television.

According to a statement published earlier in January, entries for the awards opened on January 11 and closed on February 15, 2026. Eligible submissions included films and television content publicly screened or broadcast between January 1 and December 31, 2025, across cinemas, linear television, and streaming platforms.

This year’s edition will feature 32 award categories, including 18 jury-decided awards, 11 audience-voted categories, and special recognitions such as the Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer awards.

Organisers also introduced new categories for Best Indigenous Language,  North Africa and Best Indigenous Language, Central Africa, reinforcing the awards’ commitment to cultural diversity and Pan-African representation.

The ceremony is scheduled to hold in Lagos in May 2026.