The 2025 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCAs) take centre stage tonight from 7pm, with the red carpet set for 4pm.

The host for the night is Ik Osakioduwa and performances are expected from Johnny Drille, Fido, Serotonin, Kunmie and others.

Tonight will see winners emerge from 28 categories comprising 16 non-voting, 10 audience-voting categories and two recognition awards – Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer Awards.

For the Best Lead Actress category, the following are the nominees:

Chioma Chukwuka – Seven Doors

Gbugbemi Ejeye – Farmer’s Bride

Uzoamaka Onuoha – Agemo

Uche Montana – Thinline

Uzoamaka Aniunoh – Phoenix Fury

Hilda Dokudo – The Uprising: Wives On Strike 3

Bimbo Ademoye – Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre

The leading contenders for this award are Chioma Chukwuma and Uzoamaka Aniunoh.

Seven Doors made a lot of buzz when it was released. Many praised Chioma for the strong portrayal of her character.

Phoenix Fury won several accolades at AFRIFF. Uzoamaka received praise for bringing intensity to the performance.

For the Best Supporting Actress category, the following are the nominees:

Meg Otanwa – Inside Life

Tina Mba – Suspicion

Ireti Doyle – All’s Fair in Love

Ini Dima-Okojie – Skeleton Coast

Mercy Aigbe – Farmer’s Bride

Omoni Oboli – The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3

Darasimi Nnadi – Aburo

The leading contenders for this award are Mercy Aigbe, Omoni Oboli and Ireti Doyle.