Akindele, who was nominated for her performance in “Behind the Scenes,” missed out on the prestigious award despite being considered one of the strongest contenders in the category.
Other nominees included Olamide Kidbaby for “Oversabi Aunty,” Bisola Aiyeola for “Gingerrr,” veteran actress Sola Sobowale for “The Covenant Series,” Nadia Dutch for “Aljana,” Amal Umar for “The Herd,” and Juliebrenda Nyambura for “MTV Shuga Mashariki.”
The announcement sparked excitement among fans and industry stakeholders at the award ceremony, with many applauding Linda Ejiofor’s standout performance in the movie.
The AMVCA remains one of Africa’s biggest entertainment platforms, celebrating outstanding achievements in television, film and digital content across the continent.