AMVCA 12: The Yard, The Low Priest and Mother of the Brides Score AMVCA 12 Nominations

 AMVCA 12: The Yard, The Low Priest and Mother of the Brides Score AMVCA 12 Nominations

If you’ve been sleeping on Africa Magic Originals, consider this your wake-up call. Shows like The Yard, The Low Priest, and Mother of the Brides are racking up nominations at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. From gripping social drama to supernatural chaos and family madness, these homegrown productions are proof that Africa Magic has some of the continent’s most compelling storytelling.

With the awards set to take place on May 9 in Lagos, now is the perfect time to catch up on these standout series. Whether you’re watching for the first time or catching up, Africa Magic Originals are proving why they’re leading the charge in bold, diverse, and unforgettable storytelling.

The Yard

If you love a story where the hero slowly becomes the villain, The Yard was made for you. The series delves into the brutal world of the Ajako bus park, ruled by the ruthless Chief Odafe. It follows Tega, a struggling bus driver, and Odafe Junior, the chairman's privileged son, who form an unlikely alliance to challenge the system, only to realise that power comes at a dangerous cost.

At AMVCA 12, The Yard is nominated for Best Scripted M-Net Original, Best Series Scripted, and Simileoluwa Hassan is up for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the series.

Our Husband 

Our Husband tells the story of Zara Nnamani, whose seemingly perfect life unravels when she discovers her husband’s infidelity. His sudden fatal heart attack leaves her with a devastating secret, forcing an unlikely alliance with his mistress, Ololade, bound together by a truth that could destroy them both.

The writing is just as sharp as the drama, as the series earned a Best Scripted M-Net Original and Best Writing TV Series nomination for this series, proving that the storytelling is as compelling as the plot itself.

Mother of the Bride

Imagine finding out that your entire inheritance depends on marrying off one of your daughters in 45 days. That's the premise of Mother of the Brides, and it is as chaotic and delightful as it sounds.

The series is a family drama about a Lagos matriarch who, after her husband's death, discovers she has 45 days to marry off one of her four daughters or lose her inheritance to tradition. Every episode is basically a masterclass in family pressure, wedding drama, and the very specific madness of Nigerian matchmaking culture.

Gloria Anozie-Young is nominated for Best Lead Actress, alongside a Best Scripted M-Net Original nod for the show itself.

The Low Priest 

This one is for everyone who loves their drama laced with supernatural twists. The Low Priest follows two rivals who trespass into a sacred shrine, triggering a fate where one is chosen by the gods and the other is cursed. Directed by Femi Ogunsanwo, the series spans 130 episodes packed with ancient forces, mortal grudges, and moral dilemmas that keep you hooked.

The Low Priest is nominated for Best Scripted M-net Movie.

Cast Your Votes and Catch Up

Public voting is underway and closes on April 26, 2026. Head to africamagic.tv/amvca to cast your votes.

You can also catch these shows on the DStv / GOtv Stream app.