Africa Magic, in partnership with MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has officially opened the call for entries for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Africa’s leading platform for celebrating excellence in film and television.
Entries opened in early January and will close on Sunday, 15 February 2026, inviting filmmakers and content creators from across the continent to submit their work for consideration.
The AMVCA remains MultiChoice’s flagship initiative dedicated to recognising, celebrating and rewarding outstanding African storytelling across film and television. The 12th edition will once again showcase the growth, creativity and global potential of Africa’s entertainment industry, while reinforcing the AMVCA’s status as the continent’s most prestigious awards platform.
This year’s awards are headlined by Don Julio as Lead Sponsor, underscoring the continued evolution of the AMVCA into a premium and culturally influential celebration of African excellence, creativity and craftsmanship.
Building on its legacy of honouring both established and emerging talent, the 12th AMVCA introduces key enhancements aimed at deepening its pan-African reach. Notably, the awards have expanded their Indigenous Language categories with the addition of:
- Best Indigenous Language – North Africa
- Best Indigenous Language – Central Africa
These new categories reflect the AMVCA’s commitment to Pan-Africanism, cultural preservation and equitable representation, ensuring Africa’s diverse languages, regions and creative voices are more fully celebrated on a continental stage.
The 12th AMVCAs will feature a total of 32 award categories, comprising 18 jury-decided categories, 11 audience-voted categories, two special Lifetime Achievement Awards and one Trailblazer Award. Eligible entries must have been broadcast or publicly screened between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025. Feature-length films must have been screened in cinemas, on linear television and/or on streaming platforms to qualify.
All submissions must be completed online through the official AMVCA portal, with full preview copies uploaded as they were broadcast or screened. Detailed guidelines, eligibility criteria and submission requirements are available at www.africamagic.tv/amvca.
Renowned for celebrating African talent, iconic red-carpet moments, fashion and cultural impact, the 12th AMVCA promises another unforgettable showcase of African film, television and creative expression. The awards ceremony will take place in Lagos, Nigeria, in May 2026, with further details to be announced in the coming months.
For more information on submissions, guidelines and updates, visit www.africamagic.tv/amvca and follow Africa Magic on Facebook and Instagram.
