Popular Nollywood stars, Uzor Arukwe and Linda Ejiofor have emerged the Best Lead Actor and Best Lead Actress respectively at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).
Arukwe won the Best Lead Actor award for his performance in Colours of Fire, defeating Mike Ezuruonye (Oversabi Aunty), Lateef Adedimeji (Lisabi: A Legend Is Born), William Benson (To Kill a Monkey), Kanayo O. Kanayo (Grandpa Must Obey), Khumbuza Meyiwa (Bet I Love You), Wale Ojo (3 Cold Dishes), and Femi Branch (Red Circle).
In the Best Lead Actress category, Ejiofor was honoured for her role in The Serpent’s Gift. She beat fellow nominees including Bimbo Akintola (To Kill a Monkey), Ifeoma Fafunwa (The Lost Days), Ariyike Owolagba (Something About The Briggs), Sola Sobowale (Her Excellency), Scarlet Gomez (Behind the Scenes), Genoveva Umeh (The Herd), and Gloria Anozie-Young (Mother of the Brides).
AMVCA celebrates great performances in African film and television. It’s among the most prominent awards in the continent’s entertainment industry.