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Nollywood Actress and Theatre Icon Joke Silva Named AMVCA 2026 Head Judge

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AMVCA 2026 Joke Silva appointed head judge as anticipation builds for nominations and Lagos awards ceremony in May

Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has been appointed as Head Judge for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA 2026, following an announcement by MultiChoice.

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The appointment places Joke Silva at the helm of a distinguished panel responsible for evaluating entries across a wide range of categories, reinforcing the awards’ commitment to credibility and excellence in African film and television.

Joke Silva, widely regarded as one of Nollywood’s most respected figures, brings decades of experience in acting, production and theatre to the role.

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Her leadership is expected to ensure a rigorous and balanced assessment of submissions ahead of the ceremony.

The judging panel will oversee 18 of the 32 award categories, including both technical awards and major non-voting segments, while audience participation will determine other categories through public voting.

Attention is now turning towards the AMVCA 2026 nominations list, which is expected to generate significant interest and debate among filmmakers, critics and audiences across the continent.

Anticipation is particularly high as industry watchers speculate on potential nominees, possible surprises and notable omissions.

The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in Lagos on May 9, bringing together leading figures from the African entertainment industry for a night of recognition and celebration.

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This year’s edition will also feature special honours, including lifetime achievement and trailblazer awards, designed to recognise outstanding contributions to the growth of African cinema.

Also read: Nollywood Actress Joke Silva Confirmed as AMVCA Head Judge for 2026 Edition

As excitement builds, the upcoming nomination announcement is expected to set the tone for discussions across social media and within the creative community, highlighting the continuing evolution and growing influence of African storytelling on the global stage.

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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Damilola Oni Suffers Backlash at Mama Deola Movie Premiere

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Nigerian actress Damilola Oni has come under heavy fire across social media over her controversial outfit at the star-studded Mama Deola movie premiere (more…)

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