Nollywood actress Chioma Akpotha was overcome with emotion after being named Best Lead Actress at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). She clinched the prestigious award, surpassing strong contenders like Gbubemi Ejeye, Uzoamaka Onuoha, Uche Montana, Hilda Dokubo, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, and Bimbo Ademoye.
Though absent from the ceremony, Chioma took to Instagram to share a heartfelt video of herself in tears, expressing deep gratitude to God for the honor. The celebrated actress admitted that she was at a loss for words.
“THANK YOU JESUS !!!
Words really fail me!
AMVCA BEST ACTRESS 2025.
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When Chioma was announced as a nominee back in March, she expressed heartfelt gratitude to God for His goodness, describing the nomination and recognition as a true blessing. She reflected on how every moment she spends on screen is a story being shared, adding that the unwavering support from her fans continues to be her greatest motivation.
Many Celebrities congratulated her on her first win
Uchejumbo wrote: 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 I know baby girl🫂 congratulations chi
Calista wrote: Your versatility as an actress is worth studying ,senior ! Your performance in SEVEN DOORS reaffirms the saying that “ excellence supersedes mediocrity “. You showed everyone what it meant to embody a character . This honor is well deserved . You earned every single respect accorded 👏. Congratulations, senior ❤️❤️❤️🙌🙌
Dezathegreat wrote: 👏👏👏👏 You wey deserve like anything 😍
Uchelude wrote: Congratulations sis 👏👏👏 long time coming
Stannze wrote: Very well deserved Chi 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾 Congratulations 🥂
Lindaosfa wrote: Massive congratulations mami. Excellent performance 👏👏 💐💐
Bimboademoye wrote: Yasssss queen yassssss. Yassssssss!!! Well freaking deserved!!!! 💃💃💃💃💃