According to TheNet.ng, Africa Magic (in partnership with MultiChoice) has opened submissions for the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, inviting filmmakers and content creators across Africa to enter eligible works.
The entry window runs from Sunday, January 11 to Sunday, February 15, 2026, positioning the AMVCAs as one of the earliest major deadlines on the continent’s film-and-TV calendar this year.
With the call now live, creators are expected to track category requirements, eligibility rules, and submission steps across official platforms to avoid disqualification and deadline rush.
- DStv Africa Magic also states entries are open “from Sunday, 11 January to Sunday, 15 February 2026.” (DStv Africa Magic — website)
- FilmFreeway lists the AMVCA timeline including “Opening Date: January 11, 2026” and “Entry Submission Deadline: February 15, 2026.” (FilmFreeway — listing)
Echotitbits take: Award seasons shape careers and distribution. Watch for which platforms dominate submissions (streamers vs cinemas) and whether eligibility tweaks shift the balance for indie creators. If you’re publishing, this is your cue to line up screeners, press kits, and credits early.
Source: TheNet.ng — January 11, 2026 — https://thenet.ng/africa-magic-opens-call-for-entries-for-the-12th-africa-magic-viewers-choice-awards-amvca/
TheNet.ng 2026-01-11
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