Seven Doors” & “Lisabi: The Uprising” Sweep Major Wins at AMVCA 2025 | Full Winners List

The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held on May 10, 2025, at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, was a night of celebration and recognition for outstanding achievements in African film and television. Among the evening’s biggest winners were the films Seven Doors and Lisabi: The Uprising, which collectively secured multiple awards across various categories.

Seven Doors
Directed by Femi Adebayo, Seven Doors emerged as a standout film, earning accolades for its compelling storytelling and exceptional performances. The film clinched the prestigious Best Lead Actor award for Femi Adebayo’s portrayal of the protagonist, as well as the Best Lead Actress award for Chioma Chukwuka’s captivating performance. Additionally, Seven Doors was recognized for its outstanding musical score, with Tolu Obanro receiving the award for Best Music/Score. The film’s success at the AMVCA underscores its impact and resonance with audiences and critics alike.

Lisabi: The Uprising
Lisabi: The Uprising, directed by Tunde Aina and starring Lateef Adedimeji, was another major winner of the night. The film, which delves into historical themes and cultural heritage, won the award for Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa), highlighting its significance in promoting indigenous narratives. Lateef Adedimeji’s powerful performance earned him the Best Lead Actor award, further cementing the film’s critical acclaim. The film also received accolades for Best Art Direction and Best Makeup, showcasing its excellence in visual storytelling and production design.

Other Notable Winners
Beyond the triumphs of Seven Doors and Lisabi: The Uprising, the AMVCA 2025 recognized a diverse array of talents and productions:

Best Supporting Actor: Gabriel Afolayan for Inside Life
Best Supporting Actress: Mercy Aigbe for Farmer’s Bride
Best Director: Robert O. Peters for Skeleton Coast
Best Movie: Freedom Way
Best Cinematography: The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos
Best Editing: Tongai Furusa for Inkabi
Best Sound/Sound Design: Suspicion
Best Writing in a Movie: Blessing Uzzi for Freedom Way
Best Writing in a TV Series: Abel Mutua Musyoka for Untying Kantai
Best Short Film: Brukaci
Best Digital Content Creator: Iyo Prosper Adokiye
Best Unscripted M-Net Original: Nigerian Idol (Season 9)
Best Scripted M-Net Original: My Fairytale Wedding
Best Indigenous Language Film (East Africa): Makosa Di Tangu
Best Indigenous Language Film (South Africa): Mwizukanji

The AMVCA 2025 not only celebrated the artistic and technical achievements of African filmmakers but also underscored the industry’s commitment to storytelling that reflects the continent’s rich cultural tapestry. The successes of Seven Doors and Lisabi: The Uprising exemplify the power of cinema to resonate with audiences through authentic narratives and compelling performances.

As the African film industry continues to evolve, the recognition of diverse voices and stories at platforms like the AMVCA plays a crucial role in shaping the future of storytelling on the continent. The 2025 edition of the awards has set a high benchmark for excellence, inspiring filmmakers and audiences alike to celebrate and support the vibrant world of African cinema.

See the full list below

Best Movie

Lisabi: The Uprising — Adedimeji Lateef and Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji
Skeleton Coast — Mondjila Studios
Suspicion — Tosin Igho
Inkabi — Princess Mhlongo
House of Ga’a — Bolanle Austen-Peters and Joseph Umoibom
Freedom Way — Blessing Uzzi — Winner
Christmas in Lagos — Jadesola Osiberu
Farmer’s Bride — Kene Okwuosa, Moses Babatope, Craig Shurn, and Colette Otusheso

Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)

Seven Doors — Femi Adebayo
Lisabi: The Uprising — Adedimeji Latest and Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji – Winner
Kaka — Prince Daniel
Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Kunle Afolayan
Mai Martaba — Prince Daniel

Best Supporting Actor

Clarence Peters’ Inside Life — Gabriel Afolayan – Winner
Lisabi: The Uprising — Adedayo Adebowale Macaroni
Seven Doors — Aliu Gafar
Freedom Way — Femi Jacobs
Christmas in Lagos — Richard Mofe-Damijo
Suspicion — Uzor Arukwe
House of Ga’a — Mike Folarin
Princess On A Hill — Efa Iwara

Best Supporting Actress

Clarence Peters’ Inside Life — Meg Otanwa
Suspicion — Tina Mba
All’s Fair in Love — Ireti Doyle
Skeleton Coast — Ini Dima-Okojie
Farmer’s Bride — Mercy Aigbe – Winner
The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3 — Omoni Oboli
Aburo — Darasimi Nnadi

Best Lead Actor

Tokunbo — Gideon Okeke
The Weekend — Bucci Franklin
House of Ga’a — Femi Branch
Skeleton Coast — Thapelo Makoena
Princess on A Hill — Bimbo Manuel
Suspicion — Stan Nze
Seven Doors — Femi Adebayo – Winner
Lisabi: The Uprising — Adedimeji Lateef

Best Lead Actress

Seven Doors — Chioma Chukwuka – Winner
Farmer’s Bride — Gbubemi Ejeye
Agemo — Uzoamaka Onuoha
Thinline — Uche Montana
Phoenix Fury — Uzoamaka Aniunoh
The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3 — Hilda Dokubo
Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Bimbo Ademoye

Best Cinematography

Yen Ara Asaase Ni (This Is Our Land) — Onasis Gaisie, Michael Sefa, and Apagnawen Annankra
Inkabi — Chuanne Blofield
The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos — Leo Purman — Winner
Skeleton Coast — Wesley Johnston
Soft Love — Ebrahim Hajee
Lisabi: The Uprising — Barnabas Emordi and Nora Awolowo
Agemo — Papama Tangela

Best Sound/Sound Design

Inkabi — Vaughn Philips
Seven Doors — Tolu Obanro, Pius Fatoke, and Adam Songbird
Freedom Way — Ahuurra Andrew and Olusola Wilson
Lisabi: The Uprising — Tolu Obanro and Bode Odeyemi
Ajakaju: Beast of Two Worlds — Adams Songbird and Pius Fatoke
Suspicion — Michael Botha and Olaosebikan Okonrende – Winner

Best Editing

Inkabi — Tongai Furusa – Winner
Christmas in Lagos — Martini Akande
Skeleton Coast — Jordan Koen
Soft Love — Holmes Awa and Paballo Modingoane
Lisabi: The Uprising — Anthill Studios
Princess on A Hill — Laughter Ephraim and Peter Ugbede

Best Score/Music

Inkabi — Seoli Bongani Mashaba
Freedom Way — Ahuurra Andrew, Kehinde ‘Louddaaa’ Alabi, and Cobhams Asuquo
Seven Doors — Tolu Obanro – Winner
Soft Love — Kolade Morankinyo (MPSE) and Efa Iwara (Love and Hate)
Skeleton Coast — Chris Letcher

Best Art Direction

Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Kunle Afolayan and Solihull Quadri Afolabi
Christmas in Lagos — Joy Kadiri
Farmer’s Bride — Daniel Okoi
Seven Doors — Tunji Afolayan
The Man Died— Theo Lawson
Lisabi: The Uprising — Solihull Badu Noutical and Ayanmo Yakub – Winner

Best Make-Up

Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect)
Lisabi: The Uprising — Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect) – Winner
Seven Doors — Hakeem Onilogbo (Hakeem Effect)
Clarence Peters’ Inside Life — Kpoudosu Winifred
Suspicion — Tracy Izogie and Adeleke Toluwulashe Maigari
Farmer’s Bride — Abejide Oluwatosin Mercy

Best Writer (movie)

The Weekend — Egbemawei Dimiyei Sammy, and Vanessa Kanu, and Frederick O. Anyaebunam Jnr
Skeleton Coast — Omolola Lamikanra
Freedom Way — Blessing Uzzi – Winner
Phoenix Fury — Ifeoma N. Chukwuogo
A Ghetto Love Story — Victoria Eze
Christmas in Lagos — Jadesola Osiberu
House of Ga’a — Tunde Babalola

Best Costume Design

Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Toyin Ogundeji
House of Ga’a — Bolanle Austen-Peters, Yolanda Okereke, Juliana Dede, and Gloria Ovu
Lisabi – The Uprising — Oluwatoyin Balogun and Oyebade Adebimpe Adedimeji
Phoenix Fury — Opeyemi Sogeke
Christmas in Lagos — Adedamola Adeyemi – Winner

Best Writing (TV Series)

Untying Kantai — Abel Mutua Musyoka – Winner
Tuki? — Louise Kamwangi
Roses and Ivy — Biodun Stephen and Abimbola Akinrinbola
Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Shola Dada
Princess on A Hill — Bibi Ukpo, Niyi Adeniji, and Sonia Nwosu
Cheta’M — Ifeanyi Chidi Barbara
Seven Doors — Adebayo Tijani, Yinka Laoye, and Soyombo-Oluyombo Oluwagbemiga

Best Documentary

Walvis Tale — David Benade and Tim Huebschle
Dundun — Ifeoluwa Fatogun and Ebi Atawodi – Winner
O.Y.O (On Your Own) — Daniel Omokhagbo Itegboje
Women of Salt: The Resilience of Ebonyi’s Woman — Jessica Eneh, Eric Chidom, Kelechi Agbara, and Vera Okoh
I Will Remember You — Mohamed Rida Gueznai

Best Series (Scripted)

Princess on A Hill — Chuka Ejorh, Shayo Oke Sobo, Tolu Ajayi, and Abiola Soyo
Cheta’M — James Omokwe
Roses and Ivy — Biodun Stephen
Clarence Peters’ Inside Life — Clarence Peters – Winner
Seven Doors — Femi Adebayo

Best Director

Skeleton Coast — Robert O. Peters
Inkabi — Norman Make
House of Ga’a — Bolanle Austen-Peters
The Man Died — Awam Amkpa — Winner
The Weekend — Daniel Emeke Oriahi
Seven Doors — Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani, and Tope Adebayo

Trailblazer Award

Kayode Kasum

Industry Merit Award

Sani Mu’azu and Nkem Owoh

AMVCA 2025