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Uche Montana, Mike Afolarin, Uzoamaka Onuoha & More: The First-Time AMVCA Nominees You Need to Know
The lights. The cameras. The anticipation. Every year, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards bring all the glamour and excitement of African film and television to one big stage. While some nominees are familiar with the thrill of waiting for their name to be called, others are experiencing it for the very first time.
With 27 categories celebrating talent across the industry, this year’s winners will be decided by both a panel of judges and audience votes. Among the nominees, a fresh wave of actors and creatives are marking their AMVCA debut, ready to leave their mark and take their place among the best.
As we count down to the main event on 10 May 2025, here’s a look at the first-time nominees stepping into the AMVCA spotlight.
Uzoamaka Onuoha is stepping onto the AMVCA stage for the first time with a nomination for Best Lead Actress for her role in ‘Agemo.’ Directed by Moshood Abiola Obatula, the film follows Agatha, a woman navigating a world of power struggles and manipulation. Uzoamaka’s performance has been widely praised, and this nomination is another big moment in her career.
She recently won Best Actress at the 2024 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) for the same role. With performances in ‘Blood Sisters’ and ‘Visa on Arrival’ also getting attention, Uzoamaka is steadily building her name in the industry.
Uche Montana is making her AMVCA debut with a nomination for Best Lead Actress for her performance in ‘Thin Line’. In the film, she plays Annie, a woman whose path crosses with Pastor Raymond, a well-respected preacher. What starts as a desperate encounter quickly turns into blackmail, setting off a chain of events that leaves Raymond’s reputation hanging by a thread. When Annie is found murdered, suspicion falls on him, forcing him to fight for his freedom while battling the weight of his own past.
Beyond ‘Thin Line’, Uche has built an impressive filmography with roles in ‘The Masked King’, and others.
For her first AMVCA nomination, Darasimi Nadi is up for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Rofi, Aburo’s sister, in ‘Aburo.’
The film follows Aburo, a street-smart boy with incredible speed who crosses paths with Mide, a former international athlete. When Aburo steals from Mide, his sprinting ability catches the athlete’s attention, setting off a journey where Aburo must choose between the ties of the streets and the future that awaits him.
Darasimi has also appeared in ‘Obara’M,’ ‘Tòkunbò,’ and ‘The Pretty Ones Are the Loneliest.’
This year, Mike Afolarin is nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the AMVCA for his role as Oyemekun in ‘House of Ga’a‘, marking his first nomination at the awards. Set in the 18th-century Oyo Kingdom, the film follows Bashorun Ga’a, a powerful and ruthless leader.
In the film, Mike plays Ga’a’s son, Oyemekun. Though not regarded as a brilliant warrior, Oyemekun uses his sword with determination. He develops a strong romantic attachment to Princess Agbonyin, but his father, Ga’a, prevents them from marrying. When Agbonyin dies, Oyemekun’s response takes a dark turn. He returns to Oyo, kills Sasa, and tries to confront Ga’a directly. However, his plan to destroy his father ultimately fails, and Oyemekun becomes the only surviving child after the attack on Oyo.
Mike has also featured in films like ‘Ajosepo‘, ‘Soólè‘, ‘Ajuwaya‘, ‘Freedom Way‘, and Netflix’s ‘Far From Home’.
Source BellaNaija
