The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has reached a fever pitch as the public voting window enters its final days, with the deadline officially set for this Sunday, April 26, 2026. Since the nomination announcement on March 29, social media has been transformed into a digital battleground for fan bases determined to see their favorites take home the prestigious plaques at the main ceremony on May 9. Leading the pack of contenders are the Nollywood films The Herd and Gingerrr, which both secured a staggering nine nominations each, including major nods for Best Director and Best Writing. The competition is particularly fierce in the public-voted categories, where fans are utilizing their 100-vote allocations on the Africa Magic website and mobile platforms to support stars like Genoveva Umeh, Lateef Adedimeji, and Sola Sobowale. As the clock ticks down to midnight on Sunday, the “Big Three” dominant productions—The Herd, Gingerrr, and To Kill A Monkey—continue to headline trending conversations, with industry insiders predicting one of the most closely contested years in the awards’ history. Organizers have urged all viewers to complete their registration and cast their final ballots before the portal closes, as these public categories will ultimately decide who walks the red carpet in Lagos as a winner in just over two weeks.
