Nigeria, May 8 -- Weeks after being appointed as Head Judge for the 2026 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA), veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has explained why some actors and films did not make this year's nomination list.

In March, Multichoice unveiled the nominees list for the 12th edition of the awards.

The unveiling saw titles like 'Gingerrr' and 'The Herd' emerging as the frontrunners, securing nine nominations each.

Other top contenders include 'To Kill A Monkey,' which earned eight nominations, and 'My Father's Shadow,' with seven nominations.

Organisers described the event on 9 May as a strong year for African film and television, marked by compelling storytelling, technical excellence, and diverse...