AMVCA for Best Actor in a Drama


The Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award for Best Actor in a Drama is an award presented annually by Multichoice. It has been awarded since the 1st Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards to an actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role in an African drama film.
The first Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award ceremony was held in 2013 with OC Ukeje receiving the award for Two Brides and a Baby. In 2015, Ukeje received the honour again for his performance in Confusion Na Wa., OC Ukeje is the most honoured actor with two awards. David Ezekiel is the youngest recipient at age 24 for Blood Vessel to be nominated. The recent winner is Wale Ojo for Breath of Life.

Winners

YearImageRecipientFilm
2013OC UkejeTwo Brides and a Baby
2014Tope TedelaA Mile from Home
2015OC UkejeConfusion Na Wa
2016Daniel K. DanielA Soldier's Story
2017Sambasa NzeribeSlow Country
2018Adjetey AnangKeteke
2020Timini EgbusonElevator Baby
2022Stan NzeRattlesnake: The Ahanna Story
2023Chidi MokemeShanty Town
2024Wale OjoBreath of Life