Seunfunmi Joshua
Nollywood star and producer Femi Adebayo is celebrating a major career milestone as his Netflix original series, Seven Doors, has secured an impressive 11 nominations at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).
Taking to his verified social media accounts on Monday, Adebayo shared his excitement, calling the achievement a “remarkable milestone.”
“11 NOMINATIONS! 
‘SEVEN DOORS’ OPENS UP 11 NOMINATIONS AT AMVCA 11! 
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“What an incredible milestone! #SevenDoors has knocked down 11 nominations at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA)! 
He went on to express gratitude to the cast, crew, and everyone who contributed to the success of the series, emphasizing that their dedication brought this vision to life.
“A huge THANK YOU to our phenomenal cast, crew, and every stakeholder who brought this masterpiece to life. Your dedication, passion, and talent made this moment possible! 
A Strong Showing at AMVCA 2025
Seven Doors has been nominated in several competitive categories, including:
- Best Lead Actor
- Best Lead Actress
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa)
- Best Scripted Series
- Best Score Music
- Best Director
- Best Make-Up
- Best Art
- Best Sound and Sound Design
- Best Writer
The AMVCA nominees for 2025 were officially announced on Sunday, recognizing top talents across African film, television, and digital content. Hosted by MultiChoice Nigeria, the prestigious awards honor excellence in storytelling, with winners chosen across 27 categories. While 18 categories are determined by a jury, nine are open to public voting.
See the full list of nominees below:
Best Supporting Actress
- Meg Otanwa – Inside Life
- Tina Mba – Suspicion
- Ireti Doyle – All’s Fair in Love
- Ini Dinma – Skeleton Coas
- Mercy Aigbe – Farmer’s Bride
- Omoni Oboli – The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3
- Darasimi Nnadi – Aburo
Best Supporting Actor
- Efa Iwara – Princess On A Hill
- Adedayo Adebowale Macaroni (Mr Macaroni) – Lisabi: The Uprising
- Uzor Arukwe – Suspicion
- Mike Afolarin – House of Ga’a
- Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) – Christmas in Lagos
- Gabriel Afolayan – Inside Life
- Aliu Gafar – Seven Doors
- Femi Jacobs – Freedom Way
Best Lead Actress
- Chioma Akpotha – Seven Doors
- Gbubemi Ejeye – Farmer’s Bride
- Uzoamaka Onuoha – Agemo
- Uche Montana – Thinline
- Uzoamaka Aniunoh – Phoenix Fury
- Hilda Dokubo – The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3
- Bimbo Ademoye – Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
Best Lead Actor
- Gideon Okeke – Tokunbo
- Bucci Franklin – The Weekend
- Femi Branch – House of Ga’a
- Thapelo Makoena – Skeleton Coast
- Bimbo Manuel – Princess on A Hill
- Stan Nze – Suspicion
- Femi Adebayo – Seven Doors
- Adedimeji Lateef — Lisabi: The Uprising
Nominees for Best Indigenous Language (West Africa):
- Seven Doors — Femi Adebayo
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Adedimeji Latest and Adebimpe Oyebade Adedimeji
- Kaka — Prince Daniel
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Kunle Afolayan
- Mai Martaba — Prince Daniel
Best Movie
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Skeleton Coast
- Suspicion
- Inkabi
- House of GA’A
- Freedom Way
- Christmas in Lagos
- Farmer’s Bride
Nominees for Best Scripted (M-Net Original):
- Uriri — Xavier Ighorodje
- All Mine — Hadizat Ibrahim
- My Fairytale Wedding — Chinenye Nworah and Taiwo Adebayo
- Italo — Rogers Ofime
- The Caller — Brain Munene
- Kam U Stay — Damaris Irungu Ochieng
Best Writing Movie
- Phoenix Fury
- A Ghetto Love Story
- Christmas in Lagos
- Freedom Way
- The Weekend
- House of Ga’a
Best Short Film
- Brukaci
- In Bloom: ‘Afefe’
- Sukari
- The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Sèyí Àjàyí
- What Are You Truly Afraid Of?
Best Director
- House of Ga’a – Bolanle Austen-Peters
- Inkabi – Norman Maake
- Seven Doors – Femi Adebayo, Adebayo Tijani, Tope Adebayo
- Skeleton Coast – Robert O Peters
- The Man Died – Awam Amkpa
- The Weekend – Daniel Emeke Oriahi
Nominees for Best Cinematography:
- Yen Ara Asaase Ni (This Is Our Land) — Onasis Gaisie, Michael Sefa, and Apagnawen Annankra
- Inkabi — Chuanne Blofield
- The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos — Leo Purman
- Skeleton Coast — Wesley Johnston
- Soft Love — Ebrahim Hajee
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Barnabas Emordi and Nora Awolowo
- Agemo — Papama Tangela
Best Costume Design
- Christmas In Lagos — Adedamola Adeyemi
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Oluwatoyin Balogun and Oyebade Adebimpe Adedimeji
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre — Toyin Ogundeji
- House of Ga’a — Bolanle Austen-Peters, Yolanda Okereke, Juliana Dede, and Gloria Ovu
- Phoenix Fury — Opeyemi Sogeke
Best Score:
- Freedom Way — Ahuurra Andrew, Kehinde ‘Louddaaa’ Alabi, and Cobhams Asuquo
- Seven Doors — Tolu Obanro
- Inkabi — Seoli Bongani Mashaba
- Skeleton Coast — Chris Letcher
- Soft Love — Kolade Morankinyo (MPSE) and Efa Iwara (Love and Hate)
Best Makeup
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
- Inside Life
- Farmer’s Bride
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Seven Doors
- Suspicion
Nominees for Best Editing:
- Inkabi — Tongai Furusa
- Christmas in Lagos — Martini Akande
- Skeleton Coast — Jordan Koen
- Soft Love — Holmes Awa and Paballo Modingoane
- Lisabi: The Uprising — Anthill Studios
- Princess on A Hill — Laughter Ephraim and Peter Ugbede
Best Documentary
- Dundun
- I Will Remember You
- O.Y.O (On Your Own)
- Walvis Tale
- Women of Salt: The Resilience of Ebonyi’s Women
Best Art Direction
- The Man Died
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Christmas in Lagos
- Seven Doors
- Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre
Best Sound Design
- Beast of Two Worlds
- Freedom Way
- Inkabi
- Lisabi: The Uprising
- Seven Doors
- Suspicion
Best Indigenous Languages in East Africa
- The Empty Grave
- Makosa di Yangu
- Sabotage
- The Caller
- Wa Milele? (Forever)
Best Digital Content Creator
- Jide ‘Pounds’ Ibitoye (Jide Pounds)
- Dorcas Ariyiike Owolagba (Ariyiike Dimples)
- Iyo Prosper
- Elozonam
- Maryam Apaokagi (Taaooma)
Best Series Scripted
- Inside Life
- Cheta M
- Princess on a Hill
- Seven Doors
- Roses & Ivy
Best Series Unscripted
- Ebuka Turns Up For Africa
- Skillers (The Builders Show)
- Style Magnate
- Uzoamaka Tries Palmwine
- Wa Milele? (Forever)
Best Writing TV Series
- Anikulapo: Rise Of The Spectre
- Cheta M
- Princess on a Hill
- Roses & Ivy
- Seven Doors
- Tuki
- Untying Kantai
Wrapping Up,
The highly anticipated AMVCA 2025 ceremony is set for May 10, with public voting closing on May 4 via the Africa Magic website. This year’s edition will also include honorary awards for Lifetime Achievement and Trailblazer recognition.
With its strong AMVCA presence, Seven Doors has solidified its place as one of the standout productions of the year. Will it sweep the awards? Fans will have to wait until May to find out.
