“You Can Eat Your Award” – Lilian Afegbai Reacts To AMVCA 2026 Nomination Snub

Nollywood actress Lilian Afegbai has expressed her frustration after being left out of the AMVCA 2026 nominations, sparking reactions across social media.

The actress took to her platform to share her disappointment following the release of the nominees list.

Actress Blows Hot Over Snub

In her reaction, Lilian Afegbai voiced her displeasure, suggesting that her efforts in the industry were not recognised.

“You can eat your award,” she wrote, in a post that quickly went viral.

Her statement reflects the emotions of many creatives who feel overlooked during major award selections.

AMVCA Nominations Spark Debate

The release of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) nominees often generates conversations, and this year is no exception.

DAILY POST reports that the organisers recently unveiled the nominees for the 12th edition of the AMVCA, with Lilian Afegbai’s co-star in ‘To Kill A Monkey’, Bimbo Akintola earning a nomination for Best Lead Actress.

Reacting, Afegbai slammed the organisers for snubbing her, arguing that her character, Idia, was the most trending character in the hit series, ‘To Kill A Monkey.’

She, however, said she doesn’t care much about validations, adding that the organisers can “eat” their award.

On her X handle, she wrote, “AMVCA smh. I always choose to believe everything happens for a reason.

“I don’t need a nomination for validation. The truth is clear: Nobody trended like Idia from TKAM last year. Her acting was 100. You guys can eat your award.”