Deola Art Alade and Darey Art Alade, founders of Livespot360 and executive producers of Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOLagos), have been nominated for two awards at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for Season 3 of the series produced by Livespot Studios.
The nominations, Best Unscripted Series and Best Costume Design recognise the continued success of the Real Housewives franchise in Lagos, which has been produced by Livespot Studios since its inception, and its growing influence on premium reality television across Africa.
AMVCA 2026 Nominations for Real Housewives of Lagos Season 3
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) remains the most prestigious platform recognising excellence in film and television across Africa.
In 2026, Real Housewives of Lagos Season 3, produced by Livespot Studios, stands out with nominations in Best Unscripted Series and Best Costume Design
These nominations reinforce the show’s position as one of the most culturally relevant and widely recognised reality television formats on the continent.
Livespot Studios: Producers of Real Housewives of Lagos
At the centre of Real Housewives of Lagos is Livespot Studios, the production company responsible for delivering the scale, quality, and storytelling depth that define the series.
Led by executive producers and co-founders of Livespot360, Deola Art Alade and Darey Art Alade, Livespot Studios has built a reputation for producing high-quality unscripted television at scale, combining cinematic execution with the complexity of real-time, unscripted environments.
From managing dynamic storylines to delivering visually refined episodes, Real Housewives of Lagos, continues to push the boundaries of African reality television.
Livespot Studios’ AMVCA Track Record
This recognition builds on an established track record for both the producers and the studio.
At the 9th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) in 2023, Real Housewives of Lagos, won Best Costume Design, marking a major milestone for the franchise and setting a new benchmark for visual storytelling in African reality television.
In addition to this win, the production and by extension Livespot Studios, received multiple nominations across key categories, including Best Television Series, Best Lighting Design, and Best Cinematography, highlighting the breadth of technical and creative excellence behind the show.
The 2026 AMVCA nominations build on this momentum, reinforcing Livespot Studios’ position as a leading African production company delivering high-quality, award-winning scripted and unscripted content.
Production Excellence in Unscripted Television: RHOLagos Season 3
Producing Real Housewives of Lagos Season 3 requires navigating a live, unscripted environment while maintaining cinematic production standards.
As executive producers, Deola and Darey Art Alade oversee the production system powered by Livespot Studios, where storytelling, logistics, and technical execution operate seamlessly.
Key elements of the production include:
- Real-time capture of high-stakes interpersonal dynamics
- Multi-location coordination across Lagos
- Narrative structuring across evolving storylines
- Consistent delivery of high-quality visuals
This level of execution reflects Livespot Studios’ expertise in large-scale unscripted production, positioning the studio at the forefront of the genre in Africa.
Costume Design and Visual Storytelling in Real Housewives of Lagos
The nomination for Best Costume Design highlights one of the defining elements of Real Housewives of Lagos Season 3.
In RHOLagos, wardrobe is not incidental, it is a critical storytelling device.
Each look is intentionally curated to reflect character identity, reinforce narrative arcs, capture the cultural energy of Lagos and elevate the overall production quality
An approach that underscores Livespot Studios’ commitment to detail, aesthetics, and immersive storytelling, setting a new benchmark for visual expression in African reality television.
"Most people see the glamour of RHOL 3 and say, ‘Wow, great.’ But they don’t see the massive technical engine required to power it. We’ve built an efficiency model that allows us to produce any type of format at a global scale right here in Nigeria, proving that our storytelling can meet world-class technical standards," say Darey Art Alade.
"For us, innovation means finding that sweet spot between creativity and technical discipline, ensuring high-stakes, real-time storytelling can happen without friction. Our goal is to disrupt the status quo and show the world the technical audacity behind the art."
About Livespot Studios (African Film and TV Production Company)
Livespot Studios is a leading production company out of Africa specialising in scripted series, unscripted television, film production, concert films, documentaries and branded content.
As part of Livespot360, the studio has produced some of the continent’s most recognised entertainment formats, including: The Real Housewives of Lagos (Seasons 1, 2 & 3), The Voice Nigeria (Season 3), LOL: Last One Laughing Naija (Amazon Prime Video) amongst others.
With a focus on global production standards and culturally resonant storytelling, Livespot Studios is positioning itself as a premier hub for high-quality African content.
How to Vote for Real Housewives of Lagos at AMVCA 2026
Voting for the Best Unscripted Series category is now open. Support Real Housewives of Lagos Season 3, produced by Livespot Studios, by voting via the official Africa Magic AMVCA voting platform.
Voting closes on April 26 2026, with winners announced on May 9, 2026
The Future of African Storytelling
With multiple AMVCA 2026 nominations, a growing portfolio of premium productions, and a track record of award-winning work, Livespot Studios continues to define what world-class African content looks like.
Through productions like Real Housewives of Lagos, the studio is not just creating television, it is shaping the global perception of African scripted and unscripted storytelling.