Femi Adebayo was awarded Best Lead Actor for his commanding performance in the psychological thriller Seven Doors—a role that reaffirmed his stature as one of Africa’s most compelling screen talents.
Adebayo’s portrayal in Seven Doors was a tour de force, blending intensity, vulnerability, and emotional complexity. His character’s descent into moral ambiguity and psychological turmoil was delivered with such precision that it left audiences breathless and critics applauding.
The Best Lead Actor category featured a remarkable lineup of nominees, each offering standout performances across diverse genres and narratives: Gideon Okeke – Tokunbo, Bucci Franklin – The Weekend, Femi Branch – House of Ga’a, Thapelo Mokoena – Skeleton Coast, Bimbo Manuel – Princess on a Hill, Stan Nze – Suspicion, Adedimeji Lateef – Lisabi: The Uprising.
While each actor brought unforgettable moments to the screen, it was Femi Adebayo’s riveting performance in Seven Doors that ultimately captured the spotlight.
