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2025 AMVCA: Lateef Adedimeji wins ‘Best Indigenous Movie’ with “Lisabi: The Uprising”

2025 AMVCA: Lateef Adedimeji wins 'Best Indigenous Movie' with "Lisabi: The Uprising"

Actor and filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji and wife, Mo Bimpe, have emerged winners of the ‘Best Indigenous Movie’ award at the AMVCA for their film “Lisabi: The Uprising”.

The film won the Best Indigenous Language (West Africa) category, showcasing outstanding storytelling and production in the Yoruba language.

This recognition highlights the film’s impact and the creative efforts of the team behind it.

“Lisabi: The Uprising” stood out among other notable films, demonstrating the power of local storytelling and cultural representation.

The AMVCA’s recognition of indigenous films encourages filmmakers to continue producing high-quality content that showcases Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage. 

Other nominees in the category are:  Seven Doors – Femi Adebayo; Kaka, Anikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre – Kunle Afolayan and Mai Martaba.

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