Bucci Franklin AMVCA win highlights his standout performance in To Kill a Monkey at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards

Actor Bucci Franklin emerged victorious in the Best Supporting Actor category at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, clinching the prestigious award for his performance in To Kill a Monkey.

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The Bucci Franklin AMVCA win came after the actor outperformed a highly competitive lineup featuring some of Nollywood’s established stars and emerging talents.

Franklin’s role in To Kill a Monkey drew widespread acclaim from film enthusiasts and critics, who praised his emotional delivery, commanding screen presence and compelling interpretation of the character.

Among those nominated in the category were Simileoluwa Hassan for The Yard, Lateef Adedimeji for Gingerrr and Red Circle, Gabriel Afolayan for Colours of Fire, Femi Adebayo for King of Thieves 2, Femi Branch for Owambe Thieves and Uzor Arukwe for Behind the Scenes.

The announcement of Franklin’s victory sparked loud applause from guests and entertainment stakeholders gathered at the ceremony as he stepped forward to receive the award.

The AMVCA remains one of Africa’s most influential entertainment platforms, recognising excellence in film, television and digital storytelling across the continent.

Franklin’s latest achievement further cements his growing reputation as one of Nollywood’s versatile and powerful performers, known for delivering memorable roles across different genres.

The victory also added momentum to the success of To Kill a Monkey, one of the productions that attracted significant attention throughout the awards season.

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The 12th AMVCA ceremony brought together leading actors, filmmakers, producers and creatives from across Africa in a vibrant celebration of cinematic excellence and storytelling.