AMVCA 2026 voting closes as Africa Magic confirms winners will be announced on May 9 during a live televised ceremony
Organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have officially closed voting for the 12th edition of the awards, with winners set to be unveiled on May 9, 2026.
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Africa Magic announced the closure on Sunday via its official platforms, thanking viewers for participating across the audience-voted categories and acknowledging their role in shaping the outcome of this year’s awards.
“Voting has officially closed. The #AMVCA12 votes are in! Huge thank you to everyone who took the time to support their favourites – you made your voices count,” the organisers stated.
They added that anticipation is now building ahead of the ceremony, noting that the final results will be revealed during the live event.
The awards night will be broadcast across Africa Magic channels, with the red carpet scheduled for 4:00 p.m. WAT and the main ceremony set to begin at 7:00 p.m. WAT.
This year’s edition features 32 categories, including 18 jury-decided awards, 11 audience-voted categories, and three special honours such as Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer recognitions.
Veteran actress Joke Silva serves as Head Judge for the 2026 edition, overseeing the jury process alongside other industry professionals.
Organisers also introduced two new categories this year, expanding the awards’ continental scope with Best Indigenous Language Film (North Africa) and Best Indigenous Language Film (Central Africa).
The nominees list includes prominent figures such as Funke Akindele, Lateef Adedimeji, Scarlet Gomez, Bimbo Akintola, and Uzor Arukwe, setting the stage for a highly competitive ceremony.
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As the countdown continues, industry watchers say expectations are high for a memorable and closely contested awards night celebrating African film and television excellence.
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