Nigeria, March 29 -- The Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) is set to return for its 12th edition on 9 May 2026, with organisers unveiling new categories and a wider continental focus.

The announcement was made at a press conference held at the MultiChoice Studio in Ilupeju, Lagos, where Africa Magic outlined plans for what it described as one of the most significant editions of the awards to date.

Since its inception in 2013, the AMVCA has grown into a major platform for celebrating African storytelling, while also contributing to the continent's creative economy.

Organisers say the awards have generated over 30,000 jobs across sectors, including production design, writing, sound engineering and logistics, reinforcing its rol...