Where and how to watch 2026 AMVCA live show today

Author: efosataiwo@vanguardngr.comPublished on: May 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Where and how to watch 2026 AMVCA live show today

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) will take place tonight at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, bringing together leading figures from African film and television. The ceremony will be broadcast live across all Africa Magic channels, starting with a red carpet segment at 5:00 PM WAT, followed by the awards at 7:00 PM WAT. Bovi Ugboma and Nomzamo Mbatha will co-host the event, marking a change from IK Osakioduwa, who has hosted the AMVCA for 11 years.

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