‘You can eat your award’ – Actress Lilian Afegbai reacts to AMVCA snub

By Enitan Abdultawab

Nollywood actress Lilian Afegbai, popularly known as Lily Afe, has expressed disappointment over her exclusion from the Best Supporting Actress category at the upcoming Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).

Reacting shortly after the nomination list was released, the actress took to her official X page and wrote: “Amvca SMH”.

She later addressed the snub more directly, insisting that her craft does not depend on awards for validation.

“I always choose to believe everything happens for a reason. I don’t need a nomination for validation,” she wrote.

Lily Afe, who played the role of Idia in To Kill a Monkey directed by Kemi Adetiba, argued that her performance already speaks for itself.

“The truth is clear: nobody trended like IDIA from TKAM last year. Her acting was 100%,” she added, before ending with a sharp remark: “You guys can eat your award.”

The actress maintained that the widespread attention her character received reflects the impact of her work, noting that fans and audiences strongly connected with her portrayal.

Back in July, while reflecting on the role, she described playing Idia as a deeply personal experience that demanded emotional commitment.

“Playing Idia was more than just a role. It was a journey of becoming one with a character whose strength, vulnerability, and spirit I poured my soul into,” she said.

She also expressed appreciation for the support she received from fans and colleagues following the film’s release, calling it a “whirlwind of love and support.”
“I gave everything to bring her to life, and seeing your kind words, messages, and encouragement means the world to me and makes it all worth it,” she added.

To Kill A Monkey and Gingerr lead the nominations at AMVCA with nine nominations.

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