Uche Montana won the Trailblazer Award at AMVCA 2026 for her role in Monica, delivering an emotional acceptance speech

Nollywood actress Uche Montana has won the Trailblazer Award at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for her performance in the movie Monica.

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The award was presented during the AMVCA ceremony held on Sunday, May 10, where the actress emerged as one of the night’s standout winners.

Uche Montana earned the recognition for her role in Monica, a film that also featured actress Blessing Onwukwe, popularly known by fans as Mama Monica.

The emotional moment unfolded when presenters announced her name on stage, leaving the actress visibly stunned before she walked forward to receive the award.

Overcome with excitement, Montana briefly struggled to find words before screaming with joy while holding the award plaque.

During her acceptance speech, she repeatedly expressed gratitude, thanking God and appreciating the organisers for recognising her efforts and consistency in the film industry.

The actress also dedicated the award to young girls pursuing their dreams, encouraging them to remain determined and never give up despite challenges.

One of the evening’s touching highlights came when Blessing Onwukwe joined Montana on stage during the presentation, drawing warm reactions from the audience and online viewers.

The emotional display quickly became one of the memorable moments of the night, with many social media users praising the bond between the actresses.

Fans also described the recognition as well-deserved, applauding Montana’s growth, resilience and impressive performances in recent productions.

Several reactions online suggested that the award reflected her steady rise in Nollywood and rewarded years of consistency and hard work.

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The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards remains one of the continent’s most prestigious entertainment platforms, celebrating outstanding achievements in African film and television.