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AMVCA 2026 Unveils Fierce Battle for Top Honours

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Gingerrr, The Herd and To Kill A Monkey lead a competitive AMVCA 2026 race ahead of Saturday’s awards in Lagos

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards is set to take centre stage on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Eko Hotel and Suites, with some of Africa’s biggest film and television stars expected in attendance.

Also read: Joke Silva Breaks Silence on AMVCA Nomination Backlash

Widely regarded as the continent’s premier celebration of screen excellence, this year’s ceremony will honour achievements across 32 categories, including jury-decided awards, audience-voted recognitions, and special honours.

Organisers also expanded the awards structure with new categories for Indigenous Language films from North and Central Africa, reflecting the growing diversity of African storytelling.

Leading this year’s AMVCA 2026 nominees are Gingerrr and The Herd with nine nominations each, while To Kill A Monkey secured eight nods.

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My Father’s Shadow followed closely with seven nominations, setting up an intensely competitive awards night.

The acting categories feature a blend of veteran stars and emerging talents. Sola Sobowale earned nominations in both lead and supporting categories, while actors including Lateef Adedimeji and Uzor Arukwe also secured major nods.

Fast-rising actress Genoveva Umeh received her first nomination in the Best Lead Actress category for her role in The Herd, strengthening her growing reputation within the industry.

In the Best Movie category, Behind The Scenes, The Serpent’s Gift and 3 Cold Dishes will compete against other acclaimed productions for the top prize.

The Best Director category includes Akinola Davies Jr for My Father’s Shadow and Tunde Kelani for Cordelia.

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Among audience favourites, The Real Housewives Of Lagos, Nigerian Idol and Ultimate Girls Trip: Africa secured nominations in the Best Series Unscripted category.

The awards ceremony is expected to attract actors, producers, directors, streaming executives, and entertainment stakeholders from across the continent for a glamorous celebration of African creativity and storytelling.

Also read: Joke Silva Breaks Silence on AMVCA Nomination Backlash

With top contenders, breakthrough stars, and expanded categories, the AMVCA 2026 nominees list has intensified anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling night in Lagos.

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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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