Nollywood actress Lilian Afegbai has voiced her frustration after she was left out of the nominations for the 2026 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. The awards organisers recently released the nominee list for the 12th edition, sparking reactions from fans and industry figures.

Afegbai, who starred in the series *To Kill A Monkey*, did not make the nomination list. However, her co-star Bimbo Akintola was recognised with a nomination for Best Lead Actress.

Reacting to the development, Afegbai questioned the decision and highlighted her role as Idia in the series. She argued that her character stood out and gained strong attention from viewers.

Taking to her X account, the actress shared her thoughts on the snub.

“AMVCA smh. I always choose to believe everything happens for a reason.

“I don’t need a nomination for validation. The truth is clear: Nobody trended like Idia from TKAM last year. Her acting was 100. You guys can eat your award.”

Despite her disappointment, Afegbai maintained that she does not rely on award nominations for recognition, even as she expressed confidence in her performance.

The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards remains one of the most prominent award platforms in African entertainment, often drawing attention each year for its nominations and winners.

Lilian Afegbai’s reaction adds to the growing conversation around the 2026 AMVCA nominations. While the awards continue to celebrate top talents in the industry, debates over who makes the list are likely to continue as the event approaches.