Africa’s biggest night in film and television is officially underway.
The 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has opened submissions, inviting filmmakers and TV creators across the continent to submit eligible projects released in 2025. If your work made waves on cinema screens, television, or streaming platforms last year, this is your moment to step forward.
From breakout performances to technical brilliance and bold storytelling, the AMVCA remains the most influential platform celebrating African screen excellence and the race for 2026 has begun.
Submission Timeline
- Entries Open: 11 January 2026
- Entries Close: 15 February 2026
- Eligibility Period: Projects must have been publicly screened or broadcast between 1 January and 31 December 2025
- Official Portal: www.africamagic.tv/amvca
Now in its 12th edition, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards has grown beyond an awards show into a cultural institution. Powered by Africa Magic and MultiChoice, the AMVCA has helped shape careers, spotlight emerging talent, and push African film and television into global conversations.
This year’s edition continues its commitment to inclusivity, with expanded Indigenous Language categories that now fully accommodate works from North and Central Africa, reinforcing the AMVCA’s pan-African vision.
Eligible entries include:
- Feature films
- Television series
- Made-for-TV movies
- Select documentary projects
After submissions close on 15 February 2026, entries will be reviewed by the AMVCA jury panel, followed by public voting in selected categories. Nominees will be announced ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 AMVCA ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, where Africa’s finest screen talents will take centre stage.
Submission link: www.africamagic.tv/amvca