AMVCA 2026: 'Gingerrr' and 'The Herd' Lead Nominations

The nominees for the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) have been announced, with 'Gingerrr' and 'The Herd' each securing nine nominations—the highest for this edition. The films are competing across major categories including Best Movie, Best Director, and technical awards. 'To Kill A Monkey' follows with eight nominations, while 'My Father’s Shadow' has seven, highlighting a strong year for African cinema.

The awards, considered one of Africa’s most influential entertainment honors, span 32 categories: 18 jury-decided, 11 public-voted, and three special recognition awards. This blend ensures both industry expert and audience input in the winners. The ceremony is scheduled for May 9, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. Notable acting nominees include veteran Sola Sobowale (in both lead and supporting categories) and first-time nominee Genoveva Umeh for Best Lead Actress.

For viewers, this means opportunities to participate via public-voted categories and celebrate African storytelling’s growing technical and narrative depth. The prominence of these films reflects Nollywood’s expanding global reach and commercial success. Public voting details will be released by Africa Magic; keep an eye on their official channels to support your favorite nominees before the May 9 ceremony.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/04/02/gingerrr-the-herd-lead-the-pack-at-amvca-2026-nominations/