The recently unveiled nomination list for the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) has set social media abuzz, with many questioning the absence of celebrated actress and box office record-holder, Funke Akindele.

Released on Sunday, March 23, the nomination list spotlighted several acclaimed productions, including Seven Doors by Femi Adebayo and Lisabi by Lateef Adedimeji, both earning multiple nods. However, Funke Akindele was noticeably missing from the individual nominee categories, despite House of Gaa—a project she was involved in—securing a nomination. Furthermore, her 2024 blockbuster, Everybody Loves Jenifa, did not receive any recognition.

This isn’t the first time her AMVCA recognition, or lack thereof, has sparked debate. At the 10th edition of the prestigious awards, fans were disappointed when her record-breaking film, A Tribe Called Judah, failed to secure a win, despite multiple nominations in categories such as Best Lead Actress, Best Movie, and Best Supporting Actor.

Despite the ongoing discourse, Funke Akindele remains one of the most decorated figures in AMVCA history. She holds the record for the highest number of nominations as an actress and filmmaker, boasting six wins, including multiple Best Actress in a Comedy awards (2016, 2017, 2020, and 2022), as well as Best Actress in a Drama and Best Director.

The buzz surrounding her AMVCA absence has triggered mixed reactions from fans, with some speculating she did not submit her films for consideration, while others believe she was overlooked.

Social Media Reactions

🔹 @darejoyc: "You are not a fan but an enemy. You will be put to shame soon. Funke Akindele won the Silverbird Award last year, and she chose not to submit her movie for AMVCA. So, what’s the fuss about?"

🔹 @AyomideIrish: "Please erase this mentality. Everyone in the industry deserves recognition too. Funke Akindele already has AMVCA honors—let others shine. We love Jenifa, just as we love other celebrities. Plus, Funke is bigger than the Trailblazer Award. Congrats to the nominees!"

🔹 @asquareofcourse: "Funke Akindele and Toyin didn’t submit their movies for AMVCA? #AMVCA11"

🔹 @Happinessajayi5: "Are we still going to have a Funke Akindele vs AMVCA conversation this year? Any small thing—‘they snubbed her, they snubbed her.’ Nawa o."

🔹 @Somtochukwu137: "Funke Akindele and AMVCA at odds? #AMVCA11 Aholu of Lagos."

🔹 @Khaleepharr: "Funke Akindele missing from the AMVCA nominations?!"

🔹 @emmanuelakande0: "Funke Akindele didn’t submit Everybody Loves Jenifa for nominations. #AMVCA11 #AMVCA"

🔹 @The_BoluTife: "You people should create a special award category for Funke Akindele, or elseeeee!"

With fans eagerly awaiting her response, it remains to be seen whether Funke Akindele will address the discussions surrounding her AMVCA absence or continue to focus on her thriving career outside the award platform.