Ugandan Filmmakers Nabwiso and Nabimanya Nominated for Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has unveiled its highly anticipated 11th edition nominees, marking another milestone in celebrating African film and television excellence. The announcement, broadcast on Sunday, 23rd March across Africa Magic channels, underscores the event’s role in spotlighting the creativity redefining storytelling across the continent.

Among the nominees are Ugandan filmmakers Mathew Nabwiso of Nabwiso Films and Humphrey Nabimanya, who are nominated for their film Sabotage under the category of Best Indigenous Language – East Africa.

Dr. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels for West Africa at MultiChoice, shared her excitement about this year’s selections: “The nominees reflect the depth and innovation shaping our industry. Each entry captures a unique aspect of Africa’s vibrant storytellers, setting the stage for the next wave of creative voices.” Her remarks highlight AMVCA’s commitment to artistic excellence and cultural impact.

The awards will recognise achievements in productions exhibited or broadcast between December 1, 2023, and December 31, 2024. This year’s AMVCA features 27 categories, including 18 non-voting, 9 audience-voting categories. There are also 2 juried accolades – Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer Awards. The non-voting categories will be adjudicated by a panel of judges led by renowned filmmaker Femi Odugbemi.

Notable nominees include exceptional talents across categories such as Best Movie, Best Lead Actor, Best Lead Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress. For a complete list of nominees, audiences can visit the AMVCA Season 11 Nominees page – http://www.africamagic.tv/AMVCA

Voting is now open and will run until 4^th May 2025, via the Africa Magic website – http://www.africamagic.tv/AMVCA Fans are encouraged to participate in celebrating the outstanding talent that continues to elevate African cinema. The awards ceremony will be broadcast live on May 10, 2025, across all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv.

AMVCA 11 is supported by key sponsors such as Amstel Malta, Onga, Martell, MTN, Verve, Nivea, Lush Hair, Arla, Indomie, and others—further emphasising the vibrancy and global reach of African entertainment.