Quickteller, the leading digital payments platform powered by Interswitch, and Verve, Africa’s foremost payment cards and digital tokens brand, have been announced as official sponsors of the 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), set to take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the prestigious Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.
As the AMVCAs continue to honour excellence and innovation in African film, television, and digital content, Quickteller and Verve are proud to align with this iconic celebration, reaffirming their commitment to nurturing creativity, storytelling, and talent development across the continent.
As part of their sponsorship, Verve will present the Best Lead Actor award, recognising outstanding performance in acting, while Quickteller will sponsor the Best Score/Music category, celebrating the contributions of music creators to African storytelling.
This year’s edition features 27 award categories, spanning both audience-voted and jury-decided sections. Notable nominees include acclaimed productions such as Seven Doors, Lisabi: The Uprising, and Skeleton Coast, alongside celebrated talents like Adedimeji Lateef, Femi Adebayo, Chioma Chukwuka, and Bimbo Ademoye.
In addition, two special recognition awards — the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Trailblazer Award — will honour individuals who have made significant, long-standing contributions to Africa’s creative and entertainment industries.
Speaking on the sponsorship, Cherry Eromosele, Executive Vice President, Group Marketing and Communications at Interswitch Group, stated: “At Interswitch, we are passionate about enabling growth and celebrating excellence across diverse sectors, including the creative industry. Through Quickteller and Verve, we’re proud to support the AMVCA in spotlighting the incredible talent and innovation shaping Africa’s entertainment landscape.
We believe stories have the power to unite, uplift, and inspire. We are honoured to stand with the creators who tell Africa’s stories with authenticity and brilliance, and we look forward to a memorable celebration of African storytelling at its finest.”
Organised by Africa Magic in association with MultiChoice, the AMVCA remains a key platform for recognising and rewarding the talent shaping the future of Africa’s creative economy.
The 11th AMVCA promises an unforgettable night of glamour and celebration, showcasing the best of African cinema and television. Viewers can watch the event live across all Africa Magic channels on DStv and GOtv on May 10, 2025.
Public voting for audience-voted categories remains open until May 4, 2025, via the official AMVCA website: www.africamagic.tv/AMVCA.