Nigerian actress, Linda Ejiofor on Saturday, May 10th, became the first actress to win the Best Supporting Award for her performance in ‘’The Herd’’ and also Best Actress lead role for ‘The Serpent’s Gift’’ at Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).
eelive.ng understands that the 12th edition of the AMVCA, held at Eko Hotels and Suites on May 9th 2026, saw the actress become the first person to win both the lead role and best supporting actress at the same ceremony.
Ejiofor’s victories came ahead of a competitive field that included some of Nollywood’s biggest names, including Funke Akindele, whose performance in ‘Behind The Scenes’ had generated strong online conversations ahead of the awards ceremony.
Other nominees in the category included Bisola Aiyeola for Gingerrr, Sola Sobowale for The Covenant, Nadia Dutch for Aljana, Amal Umar for The Herd, Juliebrenda Nyambura for MTV Shuga Mashariki, and Olamide Kidbaby for Oversabi Aunty.
Ejiofor’s winning performance came from ‘The Herd’, a satirical drama centred on insecurity and the social realities confronting Nigerians and The Serpent Gift, a gripping tale of legacy, betrayal, and survival.
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An emotional Ejiofor-Suleiman thanked her fans, directors, and production crews while receiving the awards.
‘’I prayed to God that I wanted a role that would challenge me, ‘’ she said during one o her acceptace speeches, while also expressing gratitude to the people who supported her journey.
Who’s Ejiofor-Suleiman
Ejiofor-Suleiman rose to national fame with her role in the popular M Net series ‘Tinsel.’ In 2015, she won Best Supporting Actress at the AMVCA for her performance in ‘The Meeting,’ which established her as a rising star.
She was born in Lagos and is originally from Isuikwuato in Abia State. She is the second of five children. She went to Ilabor Primary School in Surulere, then attended Federal Government Girls’ College in Onitsha, Anambra State. Later, she studied Sociology at the University of Port Harcourt.
Over the years, she has appeared in several acclaimed television and film productions. She is known for her emotionally layered roles and her ability to move easily between drama, romance, and thriller genres.
In 2018, she became engaged to fellow actor Ibrahim Suleiman, and they married a few days later. Their son, Keon Iman Suleiman, was born in 2020.
With her historic AMVCA win, Ejiofor-Suleiman has added another defining chapter to a career that reflects Nollywood’s growing global reach and ambition.
