According to the organisers, the 2025 AMVCA will span four days, from May 7th to 10th, celebrating excellence across film production, culture, fashion, music, and other aspects of African entertainment.
By Abioye Damilare Samson
The prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has introduced a new category, ‘Best Music Score’, for its 11th edition, scheduled to take place in Lagos on May 10th, 2025.
At a press conference on Thursday, the award’s organisers, MultiChoice, unveiled their plans for this year’s ceremony. The 2025 AMVCA will span four days, from May 7th to 10th, celebrating excellence across film production, culture, fashion, music, and other aspects of African entertainment.
Busola Tejumola, Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice, emphasised the significance of the awards in elevating African storytelling. “We honor the legacy of African storytelling, ensuring our stories remain in the spotlight for generations to come. Year after year, we are witnessing an explosion of high-quality productions from across the continent”, she said.
This year’s AMVCA will feature 28 voting and non-voting categories, including two special recognition awards. Winners in 18 categories will be selected by a panel of judges led by acclaimed film director and producer, Femi Odugbemi, while fans will vote for the remaining 10 categories via the Africa Magic website.
The official nomination list will be announced on March 23 at 7 PM across all Africa Magic channels, with voting commencing immediately after.