Uche Montana was thrilled to receive the Trailblazer Award at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. The Trailblazer Award is a special recognition presented by MultiChoice and Africa Magic that celebrates outstanding achievement by a rising talent in the African film industry. Uche Montana, whose movies “Monica 1” and “Monica 2” are performing well on YouTube, has also acted in box-office hits including “Behind the Scenes.” An emotional Montana urged young actors and creatives to “Keep Dreaming, Keep Believing, Don’t Stop!” while thanking AMVCA and the organisers.

Key Points:

Emerging actors now see a clear pathway to industry recognition through hard work and consistency.
Uche Montana’s YouTube success shows that digital platforms can lead to prestigious awards.
Young creatives feel inspired by Montana’s journey from online content to national honours.
The Trailblazer Award raises Montana’s market value and opens doors to bigger productions.

Sources: AMVCA, DSTV

Linda Ejiofor emerged as one of the biggest stars of the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards after clinching the Best Lead Actress award on May 9, 2026. The actress secured the prestigious honour shortly after winning the Best Supporting Actress category for her role in “The Herd,” completing a remarkable double victory at the ceremony.

Africa Magic celebrated Ejiofor’s achievement as “the woman who brought the most vibrant flavour to our screens this year.” Ejiofor reportedly earned the Best Lead Actress award for her gripping performance in “The Serpent’s Gift,” a powerful Igbo language drama.

Key Points:

Ejiofor’s double win places her among an elite group of actors who have won multiple AMVCAs in one night.
Her success in both supporting and lead roles showcases rare versatility in Nollywood.
The recognition for “The Serpent’s Gift” highlights the growing appreciation for indigenous language films.
Young actresses now have a new benchmark for excellence in African cinema.

Sources: PM News

Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma and South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha sparked reactions at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) by recreating the viral snub between Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham from March 2026. During the ceremony, Bovi humorously walked up to Mbatha mimicking the famous public snub at the premiere of “The Return of Arinzo.” After the show, Toyin Abraham walked up to Bovi and admitted with a smile: “I knew you were going to crack that joke, but I am not going to lie, that was funny.” Both actresses have since unfollowed each other on social media.

Key Points:

Toyin Abraham’s gracious response shows she can laugh at herself despite the public rivalry.
Bovi’s joke kept the AMVCA audience engaged while acknowledging a real industry controversy.
The original snub has now become a pop culture reference point for Nollywood fans.
Abraham’s reaction may help cool tensions between the two actresses behind the scenes.
The timing of the joke, at a major awards ceremony, shows how celebrity feuds become entertainment content.

Sources: African Magic, DSTV.

The moment Comedian Bovi and Nomzamo Mbatha reenact the Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham’s recent viral moment, at the AMVCA12 😁😁😁 pic.twitter.com/N5PXrVbO3t

— Nollywood Citadel (@Nolly_Citadel) May 9, 2026