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 (2011). 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 Uzor Arukwe for Colours of Fire (2026).
Winners The award ceremony was not held in 2019 and 2021. Year Image Recipient(s) Film(s) 2013 OC Ukeje Two Brides and a Baby 2014Tope Tedela A Mile from Home 2015OC UkejeConfusion Na Wa 2016 Daniel K. DanielA Soldier's Story 2017Sambasa NzeribeSlow Country 2018Adjetey AnangKeteke 2020Timini EgbusonElevator Baby 2022Stan NzeRattlesnake: The Ahanna Story 2023Chidi MokemeShanty Town 2024Wale OjoBreath of Life2025 Femi AdebayoSeven Doors2026Uzor ArukweColours of Fire
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