Funke Akindele Misses Out On AMVCA 2026 Award Despite Strong Buzz Around ‘Behind The Scenes’
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, failed to secure a win at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards despite the strong online attention surrounding her movie, Behind The Scenes.The Best Supporting Actress award eventually went to Linda Ejiofor for her performance in The Herd.Many fans had expected Akindele to clinch an award after her film, which reportedly grossed over ₦2 billion at the box office, received nominations in four categories including Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Lead Actress and Best Movie.However, Ejiofor emerged victorious in a highly competitive category that also featured Akindele, whose role in “Behind The Scenes” generated massive conversations online ahead of the ceremony.Other nominees in the ...










