In a vibrant celebration of African storytelling, Saliu Badiu and Ayanmo Yakub clinched the Best Art Direction award at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for their stunning work on ‘Lisabi: The Uprising.’
Their visionary set design and intricate visual detailing breathed life into the historical epic, which explores the resistance of the legendary Yoruba warrior Lisabi against pre-colonial oppression.
The film’s atmospheric authenticity and cultural depth stood out as a masterclass in art direction.
The 11th edition of the AMVCAs kicked off on Friday with a colourful Cultural Day, leading into Saturday’s main awards night in Lagos.
Stars and creatives from across the continent dazzled in traditional regalia, blending heritage with cinematic glamour.
Organised by MultiChoice, the AMVCA honours outstanding achievements in film, television, and digital content across Africa.
This year’s nominations spanned works released between January 1 and December 31, 2024, with Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, House of Ga’a, and Freedom Way leading the pack in multiple categories.
Stars and creatives from across the continent dazzled in traditional regalia, blending heritage with cinematic glamour.
Organised by MultiChoice, the AMVCA honours outstanding achievements in film, television, and digital content across Africa.
This year’s nominations spanned works released between January 1 and December 31, 2024, with Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, House of Ga’a, and Freedom Way leading the pack in multiple categories.
Stars and creatives from across the continent dazzled in traditional regalia, blending heritage with cinematic glamour.
Organised by MultiChoice, the AMVCA honours outstanding achievements in film, television, and digital content across Africa.
This year’s nominations spanned works released between January 1 and December 31, 2024, with Lisabi: The Uprising, Skeleton Coast, House of Ga’a, and Freedom Way leading the pack in multiple categories.
In the acting spotlight, Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo), Stan Nze (Suspicion), Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors), and Adedimeji Lateef (Lisabi: The Uprising) were among the Best Lead Actor nominees, while Chioma Chukwuka, Bimbo Ademoye, and Uche Montana competed for Best Lead Actress
