Linda Ejiofor Makes AMVCA History with Dual Acting Wins
On May 9, 2026, Linda Ejiofor made history at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards by winning both Best Supporting Actress and Best Lead Actress. She first clinched Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The Herd. Shortly after, she was named Best Lead Actress for her role in The Serpent’s Gift, a powerful Igbo-language drama that also contended for Best Indigenous Language Film. Critics and viewers praised her emotional intensity, authenticity and cultural depth. Her back-to-back victories place her among a select group of performers who have earned multiple acting awards in a single AMVCA edition. These wins reinforce Ejiofor’s reputation for delivering layered, versatile performances and underscore Nollywood’s rising international profile.
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