The 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards delivered a night of memorable moments, with My Father’s Shadow emerging as the evening’s biggest winner. The movie claimed Best Movie, Best Director for Akinola Davies Jr., Best Writing (Movie) for Wale Davies, and Best Score for Duval Timothy and CJ Mirra. Linda Ejiofor took home Best Lead Actress for The Serpent’s Gift, while Uzor Arukwe won Best Lead Actor for Colours of Fire. Bucci Franklin claimed Best Supporting Actor for To Kill A Monkey, and Linda Ejiofor added Best Supporting Actress for The HerdS, making her a double winner on the night. Other notable winners included Best Cinematography and Best Editing for To Kill A Monkey, while Colours of Fire earned awards for Art Direction and Costume Design. Meanwhile, veteran actress Sola Sobowale and screen legend Kanayo O. Kanayo received Industry Merit Awards, honoring their decades of contributions to African cinema.
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