Nollywood Star Lilian Afegbai Issues Public Apology Following Viral Outburst Over AMVCA Snub

Nollywood's Lilian Afegbai retracts her criticism of the AMVCA, admitting her viral outburst over a lack of nominations was disrespectful and unprofessional.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 4, 2026, 11:59 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Olorisupergal

Public Retraction Follows Social Media Confrontation With Award Organizers

Prominent Nollywood actress Lilian Afegbai has officially walked back her recent criticisms of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, or AMVCA. In a candid statement released on her X profile this Saturday, the performer admitted that her previous public frustration regarding the 12th edition of the awards was entirely misplaced. According to Afegbai, the controversial tweet she posted was unnecessary and unfair, leading her to issue a formal apology to the organizers for what she described as an impulsive and disrespectful reaction to the nomination list.

The Emotional Weight of Artistic Recognition in a Competitive Industry

The actress opened up about the personal significance of her latest project, To Kill A Monkey, which she viewed as a potential career defining milestone. According to Afegbai, she had felt invisible in the film industry for a significant portion of her journey and believed this specific work would finally serve as her breakthrough moment. This deep emotional investment in the project created a heightened state of expectation, which she admits clouded her judgment when the nominations were eventually unveiled without her name included.

Acknowledging the Impact of Entitlement on Professional Reputation

In a moment of stark self reflection, Afegbai identified her previous outburst as a product of both hurt and a misplaced sense of entitlement. She acknowledged that her comments were not only offensive to the AMVCA committee but also showed a lack of respect for the actual nominees and her fellow cast members from the To Kill A Monkey production. By publicly labeling her behavior as out of character, the actress is attempting to repair the professional bridges that may have been singed by her initial vocal disappointment.