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AMVCA Returns for 12th Edition as Full Nominees List Drops
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.
The long-awaited trial in the murder case of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has reached a major development, with Duane “Keffe D” Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on October 13, 2026.
Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in August 2026 for his role in orchestrating the 1996 killing. Tupac was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later.
During the sentencing, the judge addressed Davis, rejecting his claims that he had changed his life and moved on from his past. “Mr. Davis, for three years, I’ve heard you say some variation of the same thing to law enforcement, [in interviews], in your book, and it’s something like, ‘Yeah, I was involved in this, but I’m different. I’ve moved on. I got out of Compton. I’m a grandfather now.’ I’m here to tell you that’s not how this works,” the judge said.
She continued “You don’t get to take a man from his family. You don’t get to take his very life, his whole future from him, and just walk away from it. Especially when that man is Tupac Shakur.
“The world never forgot about him and his death, and neither did Las Vegas. It took us 30 years, but at this time, you are going to face justice for what you did on Sept. 7, 1996.”
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has reflected on how his perception of YouTube movies has changed over the years. The actor recalled that there was a time when he looked down on movies released on YouTube.
However, he now appreciates the opportunities they have provided for his career and joked that he might have struggled financially if he had continued to dismiss them.
Sharing his thoughts in a post on X, Egbuson wrote “Can’t believe I was looking down on YouTube movies at some point. Hunger go don kpai me by now.”
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has advised young people who are still living with their parents not to rush into moving out because of peer pressure.
The singer encouraged young people to focus on their personal circumstances rather than compare their lives with those of others. He noted that there is no need to leave their parents’ homes simply because they want to feel independent.
Sharing his advice, Dakolo said “No hurry, leave your papa house because of peer pressure. Forget all that, ‘I don’t have my freedom here.’”
Judge Tells Duane Davis He Must Face Justice for Tupac’s Murder
Timini Egbuson Reflects on Embracing YouTube Movies in Nollywood
