MultiChoice, organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), has opened the call for entries for the 12th edition of the ceremony.
In a statement on Sunday, the organisers said submissions are open from January 11 to February 15.
They invited filmmakers and content creators across Africa to submit eligible works for consideration.
The AMVCA is an annual award event that celebrates outstanding achievements in African film, television, and entertainment, recognising excellence in storytelling, performance, and production.
MultiChoice said the 12th edition will continue its focus on celebrating exceptional African storytelling while highlighting the growth, creativity, and global potential of the continent’s entertainment industry.
The organisers said the upcoming edition will be headlined by Don Julio as lead sponsor, describing the partnership as part of the awards’ evolution into a premium cultural platform celebrating African creativity and craftsmanship.
The 2026 AMVCA will also introduce new categories to expand its indigenous language awards.
Notably, this edition expands its Indigenous Language categories with the introduction of: Best Indigenous Language – North Africa and Best Indigenous Language – Central Africa,” the statement reads.
These additions reflect the AMVCA’s commitment to Pan-Africanism, cultural preservation, and equitable representation, ensuring that Africa’s diverse languages, regions, and creative voices are more fully celebrated on a continental stage.
The ceremony will feature 32 award categories, made up of 18 jury-decided categories, 11 audience-voted categories, two lifetime achievement awards, and one trailblazer award.
Eligible entries must have been broadcast or publicly screened between January 1 and December 31, 2025.
Feature-length films must have been shown in cinemas, on linear television, or on streaming platforms to qualify.
All submissions are to be completed online through the official AMVCA portal, with full preview copies uploaded as screened or broadcast.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to hold in Lagos in May 2026, with further details to be announced in the coming months.
