Nollywood Film “Seven Doors” Dominates Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards

Nollywood production “Seven Doors” was a major winner at the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), held in Lagos on Saturday night. The film clinched two of the most prestigious accolades: Best Lead Actor for Femi Adebayo, who also co-directed the historical drama series, and Best Lead Actress for Chioma Chukwuka.

“Seven Doors” tells the story of King Adedunjoye, a reluctant ruler burdened by a generational curse that compels him to marry six additional wives, despite his deep affection for his current wife, Amaka, played by Ms. Chukwuka. The series explores themes of tradition, sacrifice, and destiny.

The awards ceremony, which took place on May 10th, 2025, celebrated excellence in African film and television, bringing together leading figures from across the continent’s entertainment industry.

Veteran actors Sani Mu’azu and Nkem Owoh were honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards for their significant contributions to African cinema. Director Kayode Kasum received the Trailblazer Award, recognising his innovative and genre-bending impact on the industry.

Lateef Adedimeji’s film “Lisabi (The Uprising)” also enjoyed success, securing multiple awards in various categories.

Key Winners at the #AMVCA11 Include:

• Best Lead Actor: Femi Adebayo (“Seven Doors”)
• Best Lead Actress: Chioma Chukwuka (“Seven Doors”)
• Lifetime Achievement Awards: Sani Mu’azu and Nkem Owoh
• Trailblazer Award: Kayode Kasum
• Best Unscripted M-Net Original: “Nigerian Idol” (Kassim Sulaiman & Anneke De Ridder)
• Best Supporting Actor: Gabriel Afolayan (“Inside Life”)
• Best Supporting Actress: Mercy Aigbe (“Farmer’s Bride”)
• Best Score/Music: Tolu Obanro (“Seven Doors”)
• Best Scripted M-Net Original: “My Fairytale Wedding” (Chinenye Nworah & Taiwo Adebayo)
• Best Short Film: Jide Jblaze Oyegbile
• Best Indigenous M-Net Original: “Zi M Uzo’”
• Best Digital Content Creator: Iyo Prosper Adokiye (“We Listen, We Don’t Judge – Bible Edition”)
• Best Documentary: “Dundun” (Ifeoluwa Fatogun & Ebi Atawodi)
• Best Cinematography: Leo Purman (“The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos”)
• Best Indigenous Language (West Africa): Adedimeji Lateef & Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji
• Best Indigenous Language (East Africa): Abel Mutua Musyoka
• Best Indigenous Language (Southern Africa): Cosmas Ng’andwe
• Best Writing in a TV Series: Abel Mutua Musyoka
• Best Writing (Movie): Blessing Uzzi (“Freedom Way”)
• Best Editing: Tongai Furusa (“Inkabi”)
• Best Sound Design: Michael Botha, Olaosebikan Okonrende & Dil Chike Ajufo (“Suspicion”)
• Best Art Direction: Soliu Badu Noutical & Ayanmo Yakub (“Lisabi: The Uprising”)
• Best Makeup: Hakeem Onilogbo (“Lisabi: The Uprising”)
• Best Costume Design: Adedamola Adeyemi (“Christmas in Lagos”)
• Best Director: Awam Amkpa (“The Man Died”)
• Best Movie: Blessing Uzzi (“Freedom Way”)
• Best Scripted Series: Clarence Peters’ “Inside Life”
• Best Unscripted Series: “Wa Milele?” (Kefa Igilo & Jerryson Onasaa)
• Best MultiChoice Talent Factory Film: “Everything Light Touches” (Olamide Glover & Morenikeji Uka)

The AMVCA continues to be a key platform for celebrating the talent and creativity within the burgeoning African film and television industry, highlighting the diverse storytelling and production quality emerging from the continent.