The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2025 was an unforgettable night of glitz, style, and celebration for the Nigerian film industry. For Princess on a Hill, a Showmax Original, it was a milestone moment. The acclaimed drama series received an impressive seven nominations across major categories, solidifying its place among Nollywood’s most notable television productions of the year.
Produced through a powerhouse collaboration between Suss Productions (led by Abiola Sobo and Folashayo Oke Sobo), Saga City (directed by Tolu Ajayi), and Blink Studios (produced by Chuka Ejorh), Princess on a Hill has been praised for its compelling storytelling, refined production design, and emotional depth. The series tells a layered story about power, legacy, and redemption, blending strong performances with cinematic finesse. Its multiple AMVCA nominations highlight the impact of creative synergy between Nigerian production companies and streaming platforms like Showmax.
The series earned nominations in key categories including Best Scripted Series, Best Writing, Best Editing, Best Lead Actor (Bimbo Manuel), and Best Supporting Actor (Efa Iwara), among others. It was one of the standout titles of the 2025 award season. Although the trophies ultimately went to other strong contenders such as Seven Doors and Lisabi: The Uprising, Princess on a Hill’s seven nominations remain a significant achievement, especially for a first-time AMVCA submission.
Reflecting on the night, Abiola Sobo, co-creator and producer of the series, described the experience with heartfelt excitement:
“The outing was amazing, the people were beautiful, Nollywood is awesome,”
he said, expressing pride in both the project and the creative community it represents. His producing partner, Folashayo Oke Sobo, added:
“It was our first AMVCA submission. We’re grateful to have been part of it, and congratulations to all the winners.”
Their words capture not only gratitude but also the optimism that defines Suss Productions’ approach to storytelling. The company is known for its inventive and emotionally grounded narratives and has built a reputation for championing African stories told with global appeal. The partnership with Tolu Ajayi’s Saga City, recognized for cinematic storytelling and directorial precision, and Chuka Ejorh’s Blink Studios, celebrated for high-end production quality, created a rare blend of creativity and craftsmanship that resonated with audiences and critics alike.
At the 2025 AMVCAs, where Seven Doors and Lisabi: The Uprising were among the big winners, Princess on a Hill represented something equally important: the growing wave of collaborations that prioritize strong writing, technical excellence, and authentic cultural narratives. It reminded the industry that success is not measured only by trophies but by the ability to inspire, innovate, and push the boundaries of what African television can achieve.
For Showmax, Princess on a Hill’s recognition reinforces the platform’s investment in Nigerian originals and its influence in shaping the next wave of African content. For Suss Productions and its partners, it is a testament to their pursuit of quality storytelling and their commitment to creating stories that reflect the realities, dreams, and complexities of modern African life.
The night may have ended without a golden statuette, but the journey of Princess on a Hill is only beginning. As Abiola Sobo put it, “The outing was amazing, the people were beautiful, Nollywood is awesome,” and indeed, it was a night that celebrated not just winners, but visionaries, collaborators, and the unstoppable spirit of Nollywood.
