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AMVCA for Best Actor in a Drama
The 2026 recipient: Uzor Arukwe
Awarded forBest Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in Drama
CountryNigeria
Presented byMultichoice
First awardMarch 9, 2013; 13 years ago (2013-03-09)
Most recent winnerUzor Arukwe, Colours of Fire (2026)
Most awardsOC Ukeje (2)
Websitedstv.com

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. As of 2024, OC Ukeje is the most honoured actor with two awards.[1] 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).[2][3]

Winners

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  • The award ceremony was not held in 2019 and 2021.
Year Image Recipient(s) Film(s) Ref.
2013 OC Ukeje Two Brides and a Baby [4]
2014 Tope Tedela A Mile from Home [5]
2015 OC Ukeje Confusion Na Wa [4]
2016 Daniel K. Daniel A Soldier's Story [6]
2017 Sambasa Nzeribe Slow Country [7]
2018 Adjetey Anang Keteke [8]
2020 Timini Egbuson Elevator Baby [9]
2022 Stan Nze Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story [10]
2023 Chidi Mokeme Shanty Town [11]
2024 Wale Ojo Breath of Life [12]
2025 Femi Adebayo Seven Doors [13]
2026 Uzor Arukwe Colours of Fire[14] [15]

References

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  1. ↑ "Nollywood actors who have won the most AMVCA awards". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  2. ↑ Ayobami, Ayooluwa (2026-05-09). "Uzor Arukwe Clinches Best Lead Actor Award At AMVCA 2026". Trending News. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
  3. ↑ Ayobami, Ayooluwa (2026-05-09). "FULL LIST: Winners of 2026 AMVCA". Trending News. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
  4. 1 2 "Best Actor at the #AMVCAs Twice! OC Ukeje is #BellaNaijaMCM this Week". BellaNaija. 27 February 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  5. ↑ "Africa Magic award-winning actor, Tope Tedela, denies not receiving payment for role". Premium Times. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  6. ↑ Njoku, Benjamin (5 March 2016). "AMVCA 2016 : See list of winners". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  7. ↑ "Five unforgettable moments at 2017 AMVCA". Premium Times. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  8. ↑ Ikeji, Linda (2018-09-02). "AMVCA2018: Full list of winners". Linda Ikeji's Blog. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
  9. ↑ Olanrewaju, Darafunmi (2020-03-15). "Full List of Winners of The 2020 AMVCA". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
  10. ↑ "Here's the Full List of Winners – AMVCA 8". Here’s the Full List of Winners – AMVCA 8. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
  11. ↑ "2023 AMVCA: RMD, Chidi Mokeme, And Adebayor Salami Battle For Best Actor". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 17 April 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  12. ↑ "AMVCA 2024 winners list: Kehinde Bankole and Wale Ojo win Best Actress and Best Actor, Breathe of Life win best movie". BBC News Pidgin. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  13. ↑ Meshioye, David (2025-05-10). "Full List of 2025 AMVCA Winners". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
  14. ↑ BellaNaija.com (2025-10-20). "Osas Ighodaro & Uzor Arukwe Heat Up the "Colours of Fire" Teaser from Niyi Akinmolayan | Watch". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
  15. ↑ Jubril, Adamu (2026-05-10). "AMVCA 2026: Full list of winners". The Telegraph Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-11.
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