AMVCA 12: "Gingerrr" and "The Herd" Lead Nominations

The Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) announced its nominations for the 12th edition on March 29, 2026, with "Gingerrr" and "The Herd" leading the pack, each securing nine nominations. The announcement was made live on the Africa Magic channel, hosted by actor Chimezi Imo. "Kill Monkei" followed closely with eight nominations, while "Father's Shadow" garnered seven nominations across various categories.

Notable nominees in the acting categories include Nollywood veteran Sola Sobowale, who secured a nomination for Best Lead Actress, alongside Uzor Arukw, Lateef Adedimeji, and Genoveva Umeh, who received her first nomination in this category. The public voting for the awards will open at 8 PM on March 29, 2026.

The AMVCA features 32 categories, with 18 jurors deciding on 11 categories, alongside three special recognition awards. The ceremony promises to be a fiercely competitive event.