AMVCA: Three years ago I thought my career was stagnant — Linda Ejiofor

Author: Emmanuel OkogbaPublished on: May 17, 2026Country: Nigeria

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AMVCA: Three years ago I thought my career was stagnant — Linda Ejiofor

Nollywood actress Linda Ejiofor opened up about a challenging phase in her career, believing her progress had stalled. She sought divine intervention and received two significant roles, leading to her historic win at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). She won Best Lead Actress for 'The Serpent’s Gift' and Best Supporting Actress for 'The Herd' on the same night.

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