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Nollywood actress Lilian Afegbai has voiced her frustration following her omission from the nomination list for the 2026 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.
The nominations for the 12th edition of the prestigious awards were recently unveiled, sparking mixed reactions across the entertainment industry. While her co-star Bimbo Akintola secured a nomination for Best Lead Actress for their roles in To Kill A Monkey, Afegbai was notably absent from the list.
Reacting to the development, Afegbai did not hide her disappointment, particularly highlighting her performance as Idia in the project. According to her, the role resonated strongly with audiences and generated significant buzz.
“AMVCA smh. I always choose to believe everything happens for a reason,” she began.
Despite her frustration, the actress emphasized that she does not depend on awards to define her worth or success in the industry.
“I don’t need a nomination for validation. The truth is clear: Nobody trended like Idia from TKAM last year. Her acting was 100. You guys can eat your award,” she added.
Her remarks have since stirred conversations on social media, with fans and industry observers weighing in on the nominations and debating whether certain performances were overlooked.
While some supporters agreed with Afegbai’s stance, praising her performance and calling for more recognition, others defended the award process, noting that competition in the industry remains intense.
The 2026 AMVCA, scheduled to celebrate excellence in African film and television, has already generated buzz even before the main ceremony, as discussions around nominations, omissions, and deserving winners continue to dominate online conversations.
Afegbai’s reaction adds to the ongoing discourse about recognition in Nollywood, highlighting the broader conversation about how talent and performances are evaluated in one of Africa’s biggest entertainment award platforms.
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