The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) is back for its 12th edition in 2026.

The nominees list has officially been released, and it has been announced that the award show will take place on May 9.

Several actors, actresses, filmmakers, and digital creators received nominations across different categories.

Some of the nominations include:

Best Digital Content Creator

(Elozonam Ogbolu, Genoveva Umeh, Akwaman, Destiny Ogie Osarewinda, Emmanuel Kanaga, Sophia Chisom, Benedict Ehimare Oriaifo, Taaooma, Steve Chuks)

Best Supporting Actor

(Simileoluwa Hassan – The Yard, Lateef Adedimeji – Gingerrr, Gabriel Afolayan – Colours Of Fire, Bucci Franklin – To Kill A Monkey, Femi Adebayo – King of Thieves 2, Lateef Adedimeji – Red Circle, Femi Branch – Owambe Thieves, Uzor Arukwe – Behind The Scenes)

Best Supporting Actress

(Linda Ejiofor – The Herd, Olamide Kidbaby – Oversabi Aunty, Bisola Aiyeola – Gingerrr, Sola Sobowale – The Covenant, Nadia Dutch – Aljana, Amal Umar – The Herd, Juliebrenda Nyambura – MTV Shuga Mashariki, Funke Akindele – Behind The Scenes)

Best Lead Actor

(Mike Ezuruonye – Oversabi Aunty, Lateef Adedimeji – Lisabi: A Legend Is Born, William Benson – To Kill A Monkey, Kanayo O. Kanayo – Grandpa Must Obey, Khumbuza Meyiwa – Bet I Love You, Uzor Arukwe – Colours Of Fire, Wale Ojo – 3 Cold Dishes, Femi Branch – Red Circle)

Best Lead Actress

(Linda Ejiofor – The Serpent’s Gift, Bimbo Akintola – To Kill A Monkey, Ifeoma Fafunwa – The Lost Days, Ariyike Owolagba – Something About The Briggs, Sola Sobowale – Her Excellency, Scarlet Gomez – Behind The Scenes, Genoveva Umeh – The Herd, Gloria Anozie-Young – Mother of the Bride)

And so on.

Nigerian singer and businessman Mr Eazi has opened up about his admiration for fellow artist Burna Boy and his music.

In a recent interview, the singer praised Burna Boy’s sound, style, and vocal delivery, admitting that the influence is so strong that he intentionally avoids listening to too much of his music.

He said “I don’t even like listening to Burna Boy because if I listen to so much, you will hear it in my music. So, I try to stay away from Burna because I have a low register as well in my voice.”

Mr Eazi’s statement has sparked reactions online, with many fans praising the honesty and respect between both artists.

Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has clarified rumours surrounding the birth of his child.

The singer shared that he and his wife, Simi, did not welcome twins as widely speculated online, but instead welcomed a son.

In a recent interview, he said “My wife and I didn’t give birth to twins, it is just internet rumours. We have a son.”

The singer also reacted to how quickly the rumours spread online, while fans continued congratulating the couple nonetheless.