Funke Akindele leads as the most awarded actor in the AMVCA actor-related categories since inception

  • Funke Akindele holds the record with 5 AMVCA awards, all in the Best Actress in a Comedy category.
    • 2014 – Return of Sheri Koko
    • 2016 & 2017 – Jenifa's Diary
    • 2020 – Moms at War
    • 2022 – Omo Ghetto: The Saga
  •  The AMVCA began in 2013, with no ceremonies held in 2019 (undisclosed reasons) and 2021 (COVID-19).
  • Nigerian actors dominate the AMVCA actor categories, claiming 89% of the awards, followed by Ghanaians (5%), Kenyans (5%), and Somalians (2%).
  • The Best Actress/Actor in a Comedy category was last featured in 2023, won by Bimbo Ademoye for Selina. It was not included in 2024 and 2025 editions.

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) has reached its 11th edition, and several actors and actresses have emerged as multiple-time winners. Notably, Funke Akindele has won five times, all in the Best Actress in a Comedy category, including consecutive wins in 2016 and 2017 for the hit series Jenifa’s Diary. Other repeat winners, each with two awards, include Falz, Rita Dominic, Broda Shaggi, Osas Ighodaro, Kehinde Bankole, OC Ukeje, and Sambasa Nzeribe.

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