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AMVCA Returns for 12th Edition as Full Nominees List Drops

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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)

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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)

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“I Left Because of Violence” – Akin Olaiya’s Wife, Nafeesat, Breaks Silence

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Nigerian actor Akin Olaiya’s wife, Nafeesat Feenah Hammed, has spoken up following the announcement of their separation. She claimed that she left the marriage due to violence in the home and emotional stress.

She shared “Last few months, I left my marriage because I’m in pain, I’m mistreated. I feel like I did not matter. And nobody is going to stay in a marital home that goes with violence,” she said.

She further stated that although many people questioned why she left after the actor announced her departure from the house, there was obviously more to the story than what had been publicly shared.


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Akin Olaiya Announces End of Marriage Less Than a Year After Wedding

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Nigerian actor Akin Olaiya has announced that he and his wife, Nafeesat Feenah Hammed, have decided to end their marriage less than a year after getting married.

It was stated that the reason behind the separation was their inability to reconcile their differences and clashes.

It can be noted that the couple got married on June 29, 2025, in Ibadan.

The actor shared an occasion when the couple planned to attend an event together in Lagos, during which she declined and left the home without communication. He also cited several other circumstances that he described as failed attempts to make the marriage work.


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“I Don’t Want to Know His Earnings” – Nancy Isime Opens Up About Love and Privacy

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Nigerian actress Nancy Isime speaks on relationships and shares her belief that there should be clear boundaries in a relationship.

She shared that she will not talk about her income with her partner, and she does not expect the same from him.

“Tell a man how much I earn, for what? I can never. And I don’t want him to discuss his earnings with me either. I don’t want to know how much he is earning. I’ve no problem with him going through my phone, but for what?”

The actress also shared that she never grew up thinking about marriage.


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