AMVCA 2025: Femi Adebayo’s ‘Seven Doors’ bags 9 nominations, see full list of nominees 

Set to take place on May 10, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, the prestigious ceremony will celebrate the industry’s brightest talents across multiple categories.

This year, Femi Adebayo’s Netflix original, Seven Doors, has taken center stage with nine nominations, including Best Movie, Best Director, and Best Indigenous Language (West Africa).

The Yoruba-language film, praised for its compelling storytelling and rich cultural representation, has also earned nominations for Best Lead Actor (Femi Adebayo) and Best Lead Actress (Chioma Chukwuka), solidifying its place as a major contender.

Other standout films include “Lisabi: The Uprising,” “Skeleton Coast,” “House of Ga’a,” “Freedom Way,” and “Christmas in Lagos,” all securing multiple nominations across key categories such as Best Lead Actor, Best Lead Actress, Best Supporting Roles, Cinematography, and Writing.

The AMVCAs, renowned for recognizing African storytelling at its peak, have once again assembled a stellar lineup of nominees across film, television, and digital content categories. Below is the full list of nominees:

Best Lead Actor 

Best Lead Actress 

Best Indigenous Language (West Africa) 

Best Editing 

Best Costume Design 

Best Series (Scripted)

Best Writer (Movie)

Best Series (Unscripted)

Best Make-Up

Best Director 

Best Director 

Best Movie 

Best Cinematography 

Best Supporting Actress