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AMVCA 2026: All the film stars and fashionistas who stole the show at Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards

BBC News · 🇬🇧 public United Kingdom · · 1240 words · By Chiamaka Enendu
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Bread dresses and gowns inspired by cathedrals at Nigeria fashion spectacle It is often described as Africa's biggest night in film and fashion.

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What happened

Bread dresses and gowns inspired by cathedrals at Nigeria fashion spectacle It is often described as Africa's biggest night in film and fashion.

Why it matters

Celebrities, filmmakers and creators arrived at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) in Nigeria with dramatic trains, sculptural gowns, shimmering fabrics and heavily theatrical designs that once again transformed the event from…

Common ground

Held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, the annual ceremony celebrates achievements in African film, television and digital storytelling, while also serving as one of the continent's biggest cultural showcases where celebrities compete for being…

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Claim 1: “industry veterans Sola Sobowale and Kanayo O. Kanayo were honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards.”
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Claim 2: “The dress was designed by the iconic Toyin Lawan of Tiannah's Empire”
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While the dress is mentioned, the provided evidence for this specific claim consists of search results for the band 'Queen' and does not mention Toyin Lawan or Tiannah's Empire in relation to the bread dress.
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web search NEUTRAL — Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1970 by Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), later joined by John Deacon (bass).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_(band)
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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome to the official Queen channel. Subscribe today for exclusive Queen videos, including live performances, interviews, official videos, behind-the-scenes footage & more. See the best of...
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMhD4jzUqG-IgPzUmmytRQ
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web search NEUTRAL — May 2, 2026 · Queen, British rock band whose fusion of heavy metal, glam rock, and camp theatrics made it one of the most popular groups of the 1970s.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Queen-British-rock-group
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Claim 3: “Ghanaian fashion star Nana Akua Addo lived up to her reputation for dramatic AMVCA fashion moments with a silver architectural dress inspired by Cologne Cathedral in Germany.”
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Multiple sources (BBC-related report and BellaNaija) confirm Nana Akua Addo wore a silver/grey architectural dress inspired by the Cologne Cathedral.
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web search NEUTRAL — The dress inspired by Cologne Cathedral in Germany. Ghanaian fashion star Nana Akua Addo lived up to her reputation for dramatic AMVCA fashion moments with a silver architectural dress inspired by Col…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0d3d5zn4o
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web search NEUTRAL — Nana Akua Addo in a grey architectural cathedral-inspired gown by Mohammed Abbas Ossu, made in Lagos for the 2026 AMVCA.
https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/05/nana-akua-addo-amvca-12-m…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nana Akua Addo, AMVCA dress, 3D wearables, Ghanaian designer, Chinese designer.Discover the latest style inspirations from Nana Akua Addo, the fashion goddess. Explore her stunning looks and signature…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/nana-akua-addo-dress-controv…
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Claim 4: “Monica Friday, showed off the flags of seven countries, including that of Iran, embroidered on her purple ball gown.”
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Claim 5: “"To Kill a Monkey" also won Best Cinematography.”
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No evidence was found in the search results regarding the film 'To Kill a Monkey' winning Best Cinematography.
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Claim 6: “actor Bucci Franklin won Best Supporting Actor for his role as "Oboz" in "To Kill a Monkey".”
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No evidence was found in the search results regarding Bucci Franklin or the film 'To Kill a Monkey'.
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Claim 7: “Directed by Akinola Davies Jr”
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Claim 8: “"My Father's Shadow" ... taking home Best Movie, Best Director and Best Writing.”
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Claim 9: “Held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos”
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BellaNaija explicitly states the event was set to take place at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.
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web search NEUTRAL — Texas A&M University reserves the number 12 jersey for a walk-on player who represents the original "12th Man", a fan who was asked to play when the team's reserves were low in a college American foot…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12_(number)
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 24, 2026 · The correct form is 12th, not 12nd. In English, ordinal numbers (numbers showing position) end with specific suffixes based on the last digit of the number. Numbers ending in 2 typicall…
https://twominenglish.com/12nd-or-12th/
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web search NEUTRAL — A Cardinal Number is a number that says how many of something there are, such as one, two, three, four, five. An Ordinal Number is a number that...
https://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/cardinal-ordinal-chart.ht…
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Claim 10: “Uzor Arukwe won Best Lead Actor for "Colours of Fire"”
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Claim 11: “Queen Mercy Atang arrived in one of the evening's most attention-grabbing looks, a dress, she said, was made from more than 500 loaves of bread.”
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Both the BBC-related report and another fashion summary confirm Queen Mercy Atang wore a dress she claimed was made from over 500 loaves of bread.
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web search NEUTRAL — Queen Mercy Atang in her dress made of bread. Reality TV star Queen Mercy Atang arrived in one of the evening's most attention-grabbing looks, a dress, she said, was made from more than 500 loaves of …
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0d3d5zn4o
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web search NEUTRAL — The Adventist Adventurer Who Claimed He Found the Ark of the Covenant.
https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/ar…
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web search NEUTRAL — From Queen Mercy Atang’s bread-inspired dress to Nana’s cathedral masterpiece and Eniola Ajao’s balloon creation, this year’s ceremony produced fashion moments that were bold, provocative and unforget…
https://www.channelstv.com/2026/05/10/how-celebrities-served…
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Claim 12: “Her designer, Abasswoman, told the BBC the design process began in November 2025 and was only completed two days before the ceremony.”
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Only the BBC-related report mentions the specific detail that the designer Abasswoman stated the process began in November 2025. Other sources mention the designer but not the specific start date.
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web search NEUTRAL — Nana Akua Addo arrives dressed like a cathedral.Her designer, Abasswoman, told the BBC the design process began in November 2025 and was only completed two days before the ceremony.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0d3d5zn4o
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web search NEUTRAL — Nana Akua Addo, AMVCA dress, controversy, designers, viral story, African dresses.Discover Nana Akua Addo's journey in creating her stunning AMVCA dress with the help of Ghanaian and Chinese designers…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/nana-akua-addo-dress-controv…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nana Akua Addo stated that Olivia’s contribution to the outfit’s design was minor, emphasizing that the primary creative effort was undertaken by her Ghanaian designer, Yoli. In the official statement…
https://nkonkonsa.com/nana-akua-addo-threatens-nigerian-desi…
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Claim 13: “she also received the AMVCA Trailblazer Award”
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Multiple sources (Businessday NG, a report on top claims, and Uche Montana's own content) confirm she received the Trailblazer Award.
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web search NEUTRAL — Actress Uche Montana was honoured with the Trailblazer Award in recognition of her rising impact in the industry.Linda Ejiofor beat Funke Akindele to win Best supporting actress at AMVCA 2026. Kanayo …
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/87827…
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web search NEUTRAL — Trailblazer Award: Uche Montana. Uche Montana was presented the Trailblazer Award by Johnnie Walker and recognised for her work in shaping the industry’s direction. Her new film, Monica 2, broke viewi…
https://businessday.ng/news/article/amvca-2026-updated-here-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Trailblazer Award is a special recognition presented by MultiChoice and Africa Magic that celebrates outstanding achievement by a rising talent in the African film industry. Uche Montana, whose mo…
https://leadership.ng/amvca-12-keep-dreaming-keep-believing-…
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Claim 14: “Nigerian actress Uche Montana arrived in a dramatic red-and-gold-feathered ensemble”
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Three independent sources (BBC, FPN, and Marie Claire Nigeria) describe Uche Montana's outfit as red-and-gold-feathered or bird-esque.
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web search NEUTRAL — BBC/GIFT UFUOMA Nigerian actress Uche Montana is seen in a red-and-gold-feathered outfit BBC/GIFT UFUOMA. This fiery ensemble had been in development for months.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0d3d5zn4o
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web search NEUTRAL — The red-and-gold palette enhanced the dramatic effect, resulting in one of the night’s most visually striking looks. By fully embracing a bold theme, Uche Montana delivered a show-stopping appearance.…
https://fashionpoliceng.com/celebrities/red-carpet-dresses/a…
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web search NEUTRAL — Uche Montana in Tubo at the 2026 AMVCAs via @uchemontana on Instagram. Uche Montana stepped out in a fiery, bird-esque gown. The dress detailed a deep plunge neckline with a halter-neck design, framed…
https://marieclaire.ng/amvca-2026-best-dressed-red-carpet/
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Claim 15: “the first Nigerian film to be an official selection at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in 2025.”
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Claim 16: “the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) in Nigeria”
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Multiple independent sources (BellaNaija, Africa Magic, and a BBC-related report) confirm the 12th edition of the AMVCA took place in Nigeria.
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web search NEUTRAL — It is often described as Africa's biggest night in film and fashion. Celebrities, filmmakers and creators arrived at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) in Nigeria with…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g0d3d5zn4o
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web search NEUTRAL — Nigeria’s Bovi Ugboma and South Africa’s Nomzamo Mbatha have been officially unveiled as co-hosts of the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), set to take place on 9th May 2026, at the Eko…
https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/04/bovi-ugboma-nomzamo-mbath…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, presented by MultiChoice, celebrates excellence in television, film, and digital content creation across Nollywood and the entire African entertainment industr…
https://www.dstv.com/africamagic/en-ng/show/AMVCA
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Claim 17: “Linda Ejiofor emerged as one of the night's biggest winners making history at the AMVCA as the first person to take home both Best Lead Actress for "The Serpent's Gift" and Best Supporting Actress for "The Herd".”
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