In film, a few scenes can shift everything. That’s the power of a strong supporting role. At the 11th AMVCA, the spotlight turns to the women who carried stories without carrying the lead.
Mercy Aigbe, Omoni Oboli, Ini Dima-Okojie, and others brought presence to their roles, not by outshining leads, but by anchoring scenes. Their performances filled gaps, created tension, offered relief, or drove home the truth.
“Supporting” does not mean secondary. It means essential. These women made space speak, silence matter, and moments linger. From quiet resilience to layered delivery, each nominee brought something that moved viewers without needing to explain.
At #AMVCA2025, the Best Supporting Actress category celebrates those who hold films together from the edges. This is about impact—how a glance, pause, or phrase becomes memory. These stories found weight in their roles. And they made that weight count.
Here’s the best supporting actress category at the 11th AMVCA.
Omoni Oboli – The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3
Omoni Oboli continues her long-standing commitment to socially relevant stories with her role in The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3. Her performance highlights personal and communal struggles, making the audience confront hard truths. Omoni has never shied away from complexity, and with films like The First Lady under her belt, she remains a force for both art and advocacy.
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Mercy Aigbe – Farmer’s Bride
In Farmer’s Bride, Mercy Aigbe steps into the role of a woman caught between love and tradition. Her interpretation of the character’s journey speaks volumes, touching on transformation and resilience. With a filmography that includes Ada Omo Daddy and Thinline, Mercy’s staying power lies in how she adapts, evolves and delivers. This nomination affirms her place in the industry’s top tier.
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Ireti Doyle – All’s Fair in Love
Ireti Doyle plays a mother and wife torn between duty and desire in All’s Fair in Love. With minimal words and maximum expression, she delivers a story of quiet sacrifice and emotional complexity. Ireti’s legacy spans generations, and her nomination is a reminder of how seasoned storytelling rests not in delivery but in presence. Her work doesn’t just entertain—it lingers.
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Ini Dima-Okojie – Skeleton Coast
In Skeleton Coast, Ini Dima-Okojie portrays a woman navigating both internal and external conflict. Her role demanded grit and grace as she faced physical danger while revealing emotional vulnerability. From The Bling Lagosians to Battle on Buka Street, Ini continues to prove she can shape-shift across genres and roles. Her nomination underlines her growth and fearlessness as an actress.
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Meg Otanwa – Inside Life
Meg Otanwa delivers a commanding performance as ISP Simbiat, a no-nonsense law enforcer in Inside Life. Her role demanded more than presence—it required language dexterity, as she embraced Yoruba to deepen her portrayal. With past credits like October 1 and For Maria: Ebun Pataki, Meg has shown she brings more than skill—she brings soul. This nomination reflects her ability to make even the smallest moments unforgettable.
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Tina Mba – The Ghost and The House of Truth
In this role, Tina Mba embodies a grieving mother seeking justice while confronting the weight of her past. Her performance pulls viewers into a space of sorrow, strength and resolve. Known for work in Daughters of the Niger Delta and The Bridge, Tina’s craft shines through in how she delivers pain without spectacle and strength without force. Her nomination is a recognition of decades of consistency and depth.
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Darasimi Nadi – Aburo
Darasimi Nadi makes a strong impression as Rofi in Aburo, playing the sister of a young boy trying to outrun a dangerous life. Her character adds weight and warmth to the story, offering a grounded emotional thread. With prior roles in Obara’M, Tòkunbò, and The Pretty Ones Are the Loneliest, Darasimi is clearly a rising talent to watch.
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