African Cinema Celebrated at 2025 AMVCAs as Uganda’s Sabotage Earns Major Nomination

The 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) wrapped up with dazzling performances and heartfelt celebrations honoring the finest in African film, TV, and digital storytelling. Held on May 11, the star-studded event brought together some of the continent’s most celebrated creatives, reinforcing AMVCA’s role as a beacon of African storytelling excellence.

Uganda made its mark on the international stage, with the film Sabotage—produced by Mathew Nabwiso and Humphrey Nabimanya—receiving a nomination for Best Indigenous Language Film (East Africa). While the award went to Kenya’s Makosa Di Yangu by Abel Mutua Musyoka, Sabotage’s nomination signaled a growing wave of creative momentum in Uganda’s film industry.

“This nomination is a win in itself, affirming Uganda’s place in the expanding African cinema space,” said a statement from Nabwiso Films.

Top Winners at the 2025 AMVCAs

• Best Director: The Man Died – Awam Amkpa
• Best Sound Design: Suspicion
• Best Costume Design: Christmas in Lagos – Ademola Adeyemi
• Best Writing (Movie): Freedom Way
• Best Writing (TV Series): Untying Kantai – Abel Mutua Musyoka

Regional and Original Content Winners

• Best Indigenous Language Film (East Africa): Makosa Di Yangu
• Best Indigenous Language Film (South Africa): Mwizukanji
• Best Indigenous M-Net Original: Onye Agbata Obim
• Best Scripted M-Net Original: My Fairytale Wedding
• Best MultiChoice Talent Factory Film: Everything Light Touches

AMVCA: A Pan-African Cultural Celebration

Dr. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice, noted that the AMVCAs are a reflection of a continent shaping global narratives through authentic storytelling.

“These are not emerging voices—they are shaping global conversations,” she said.

Hosted by IK Osakioduwa, the awards aired live on Africa Magic channels via DStv and GOtv, and will continue to stream on DStv Stream and GOtv Stream, with rebroadcasts starting May 13, 2025.

The event celebrated Africa’s creative future and honored the cultural richness driving the continent’s entertainment scene.