Femi Adebayo’s Seven Doors emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), held last Saturday in Lagos, with three major awards.
The film took home Best Music Score, Best Lead Actor, and Best Lead Actress, marking a triumphant night for the Yoruba-language drama.
This is Adebayo’s second consecutive showing at the AMVCA, having won in two categories at the 2024 edition with his epic film Jagun Jagun. This year, the veteran actor, producer, and filmmaker’s Seven Doors continued the momentum, earning accolades for both its technical and performance excellence.
The Best Music/Score category was awarded to composer Tolu Obanro for his work on Seven Doors. Femi Adebayo himself clinched the Best Lead Actor award for his powerful portrayal in the film, while Chioma Chukwuka earned the Best Lead Actress honour for her commanding performance as the film’s female lead.
Seven Doors premiered as a Netflix Original on December 13, 2024, and quickly ascended to the top of the platform’s trending titles, becoming the most-watched film in Nigeria within 24 hours of release. The film remained in Netflix Nigeria’s Top 10 for over three months and was nominated in nine AMVCA categories when voting opened in March 2025.
The awards ceremony also celebrated veterans Sani Mu’azu and Nkem Owoh with the Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Director Kayode Kasum took home the Trailblazer Award for his fresh, genre-defying impact on the industry.
Speaking at the event, Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, at MultiChoice, emphasised the AMVCA’s long-term commitment to the Nollywood industry.
Tejumola noted that the event was a sustainable project that has been evolving over the years to promote the industry’s growth.
“We are committed to capacity building, evolving the industry, producing and distributing the best local content available on the continent.
“The AMVCA continues to evolve every single year, and this edition is special as it spotlights younger artistes who will take the industry forward in the next 10 years,” Tejumola said.
In addition to the awards ceremony, the 2025 AMVCA featured its annual Cultural Day, celebrating African heritage with traditional fashion displays. Reality television stars Liquorose and Prince Nelson Enwerem won Best Dressed Female and Male winning N1 million each.
Hosted by MultiChoice, the AMVCA is one of Africa’s premier film and television award shows, recognizing excellence in acting, directing, cinematography, music composition, and digital content.
This year’s entries included works released between January 1 and December 31, 2024, and featured artists from across the continent.