The Digest: Organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards have announced that nominees for the 2026 edition will be revealed on Sunday, March 29. The live nominee reveal will be hosted by Nollywood actor Chimezie Imo and broadcast on Africa Magic channels at 7:00 PM WAT. The 12th edition of the awards features 32 categories, including new additions for Best Indigenous Language – North Africa and Best Indigenous Language – Central Africa. The main awards ceremony is scheduled for May 2026 in Lagos.
Key Points:
- The expansion of Indigenous Language categories to include North and Central Africa broadens the awards' regional representation.
- The nominee reveal, hosted by Chimezie Imo, builds anticipation for the May 2026 main ceremony.
- Eligible works were those publicly exhibited between January 1 and December 31, 2025, across cinemas, television, or streaming platforms.
- The 32 categories include 18 jury-decided awards, 11 audience-voted categories, and special recognitions like Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer honours.
- The awards continue to celebrate outstanding achievements in African film and television.
Sources: Vanguard News
