STARS SHINE: A-Listers bring opulence and sophistication to the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards

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Celebrities turned up in dazzling style for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026 in Lagos on Saturday.

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The event, which celebrates excellence in African film and television, attracted a star-studded lineup of entertainers who lit up the red carpet with bold and glamorous fashion statements.

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Among the celebrities who stole the spotlight were Osas Ighodaro, Laura Ikeji, KieKie, Nana Akua Addo, Mercy Eke, Uche Jombo, Tobi Bakre, Deyemi Okanlawon and Akin Faminu.

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PUNCH Online reports that the activities began on Friday with the Cultural Day celebration, which officially ushered in the award weekend.

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Guests appeared in exquisite traditional outfits that beautifully reflected African heritage while blending seamlessly with the glamour associated with the awards ceremony. It was a parade of culture, elegance and “soft life” stitched together with sequins, beads and enough designer fabric to make a tailor faint.

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The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2026 is an annual award presented by MultiChoice to recognise outstanding achievements in television, film, entertainment and digital content creation across Nollywood and the African continent.

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The ceremony, held annually in Lagos, is broadcast live on all Africa Magic channels, with winners determined through a combination of public voting and decisions by a panel of judges.

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This year’s edition features 32 categories, comprising 18 jury-voted awards, 11 audience-voted categories and three special recognition honours.

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Organisers also introduced two new categories — Best Indigenous Language Film (North Africa) and Best Indigenous Language Film (Central Africa) — in a move aimed at strengthening the awards’ pan-African representation.

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Among the top contenders for this year’s awards are Gingerrr, The Herd, My Father’s Shadow, 3 Cold Dishes and The Serpent’s Gift, all of which secured nominations in major categories.

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