The 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), held on Saturday, May 10, in Lagos, celebrated the finest in African film and television. Two historical dramas, Lisabi: The Uprising and Seven Doors, emerged as the evening’s standout winners, each securing multiple accolades across various categories.
Major Wins for Lisabi: The Uprising
Lisabi: The Uprising, directed by Lateef Adedimeji, captivated audiences and critics alike with its portrayal of Yoruba hero Lisabi Agbongbo-Akala. The film’s dedication to cultural authenticity and high production values earned it several awards:
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Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa): Recognized for its authentic use of the Yoruba language and cultural representation.
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Best Art Direction: Praised for its meticulous set designs that vividly brought 18th-century Abeokuta to life.
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Best Makeup: Awarded to Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect) for his transformative character makeup artistry.
Accolades for Seven Doors
Seven Doors, co-directed by Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani, and Tope Adebayo, also garnered significant recognition;
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Best Lead Actress: Chioma Chukwuka for her compelling performance.
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Best Lead Actor: Femi Adebayo for his outstanding role.
Other Notable Winners
The AMVCA 2025 also honored other exceptional talents:
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Best Sound Design: Suspicion
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Best Editing: Inkabi
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Best Cinematography: The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos
This year’s AMVCA highlighted the growing prominence of historical narratives in African cinema, with Lisabi: The Uprising and Seven Doors leading the charge in bringing culturally rich stories to the forefront.
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