The Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama is an award presented annually by Multichoice. It has been awarded since the 1st Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards to an actress 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 Jackie Appiah receiving the award for The Perfect Picture (2009). In 2015, Bankole received the honour again for her performance in October 1. , Kehinde Bankole and Osas Ighodaro are the most honoured actresses with two awards each. The recent winner is Linda Ejiofor for The Serpent's Gift (2025).
Winners The award ceremony was not held in 2019 and 2021. Year Image Recipient(s) Film(s) 2013 Jackie Appiah The Perfect Picture 2014Nse Ikpe-Etim Journey to Self 2015Kehinde BankoleOctober 1 2016 Adesua EtomiFalling 2017 Rita Dominic'76 2018Omotola Jalade EkeindeAlter Ego 2020Toyin AbrahamElevator Baby 2022Osas IghodaroRattlesnake: The Ahanna Story 2023Osas IghodaroMan of God 2024Kehinde BankoleAdire2025Chioma ChukwukaSeven Doors2026Linda EjioforThe Serpent's Gift
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