AKINDELE: CONTROVERSY OVER AMVCA

The recently released 2025 African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) nomination list has sparked widespread speculation on social media, with many wondering why actress and Box Office queen Funke Akindele was noticeably absent.

Despite featuring in the nominated film “House of Gaa” and releasing “Everybody Loves Jenifa” in 2024, Funke Akindele’s name was conspicuously missing from the nomination list, which was released on Sunday, March 23. Films like Femi Adebayo’s “Seven Doors” and Lateef Adedimeji’s “Lisabi” earned spots in different categories.

Fans and non-fans alike are discussing possible reasons behind Funke’s absence, with some recalling her fans’ disappointment when her movie “A Tribe Called Judah” failed to clinch any awards at the 10th AMVCAs, despite being nominated in multiple categories.

It’s worth noting that Funke Akindele holds the record for the most nominated actress/filmmaker at the AMVCA and has won six awards, including Best Actress in a Comedy in 2016, 2017, 2020, and 2022. She has also won awards for Best Actress in a Drama and Best Director.

The absence of Funke Akindele from the 2025 AMVCA nomination list has undoubtedly sparked curiosity, and fans eagerly await her response or explanation.