| AMVCA for Best Actor in a Drama | |
|---|---|
| The 2024 recipient: Wale Ojo | |
| Awarded for | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in Drama |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Presented by | Multichoice |
| First award | March 9, 2013 |
| Most recent winner | Wale Ojo, Breath of Life (2024) |
| Most awards | OC Ukeje (2) |
| Website | dstv |
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 [update] , 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 Wale Ojo for Breath of Life (2023).