Yeah, so "Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre" was a hot topic, right? Everyone expected it to clean up at the AMVCA 2025, but it walked away without any awards. 😅 I get it, it's a bummer, but here's the thing: competition was fierce this year!

Honestly, I think the judges went for picks like "Lisabi: The Uprising" and "Seven Doors" because they really stood out with their art direction and music. From what I saw, "Anikulapo" had epic moments and killer effects, but maybe the storytelling or some other aspect just didn't resonate as much with the judges this time around. 🤷‍♂️

It's not all doom and gloom, though! Being nominated is still kinda a big deal, and having the audience talking about it? That's pretty lit. Here's hoping its creators keep their heads high and come back even stronger next time!