Top 10 Nollywood actresses

Many Nigerian women have worked in Nollywood for years and are still as relevant today as they were 15-20 years ago. Of course, the Nigerian film business has seen many actresses and said goodbye to many more. Some have either married and have become so preoccupied with their families that acting is no longer a priority.

Below is the list of the top 10 Nollywood actresses.

Genevieve Nnaji

Genevieve Nnaji portrait

Genevieve Nnaji has worked in the Nigerian film industry for over ten years, progressing from home videos to feature films and even producing and directing her own films. Lionheart, Nigeria’s first Oscar submission, was produced by Genevieve Nnaji and Chinny Onwugbenu in 2018. Despite the fact that the film was rejected by the Academy, it was a watershed moment for the Nigerian film industry. With a net worth of N4.15 billion ($10m), Genevieve Nnaji is Nigeria’s richest actress. She also serves as a brand ambassador for both domestic and international companies.

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Ibinabo Fiberesima

smiling Ibinabo Fiberesima

Ibinabo Fiberesima is a Nigerian actress, former beauty pageant contestant, and event coordinator. She is a former President of the Nigerian Actors Guild. Fiberesima is one of the richest actresses in Nollywood, with an estimated net worth of N3.6 billion ($8m). Mortal Sin, St. Mary, The Twin Sword, Ladies Night, The Limit, Letters to a Stranger, ’76, Rivers Between, A Night In The Philippines, Pastor’s Wife, and many other films have featured her. She has won a number of beauty pageants and placed first or second in others.

Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele smiling

Akindele Bello Olufunke Ayotunde, often called Jenifa or Funke Akindele, is a Nigerian actress and producer. She was born in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria, on August 24, 1977. Funke Akindele is the second of three children, with a mother who is a medical doctor and a father who is a retired school principal. Funke Akindele graduated from the former Ogun State Polytechnic, now Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, with an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Mass Communication. The actress is one of the best in Nollywood. Her movies are among the best movies in Nollywood. She has a net worth of N3.15 billion ($7.6m).

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde posing in a picture

Omotola has been performing professionally for almost two decades. She has a large following locally and internationally. Her shape and beauty have earned her the title of the curvy actress. Omotola has a successful pilot husband. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is a Nigerian brand ambassador as well as an ambassador for certain foreign organizations. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has a N2.99 billion ($7.2m) net worth.

Rita Dominic

Rita Dominic is another veteran actress with nearly two decades of experience. She has appeared in various films and was one of Nollywood’s most sought after actresses. She began her career as a kid performer and subsequently transitioned to adult roles. She has garnered numerous prizes and accolades over the years and has established herself as a supporter of women empowerment. Rita Dominic is worth N2.49 billion ($6m).

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Chioma Chukwuka

Chioma Chukwuka portrait

Chioma Chukwuka is an actress, director, and film producer from Nigeria. For her work in the film Sins of the flesh, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for “Best Actress in a Leading Role” in 2007, and the Afro Hollywood Award for best actress in a lead role in 2010. Chioma is currently married to Franklin Akpotha and is one of the wealthiest and most powerful actresses in Nollywood, with a net worth of N2.36 billion ($5.7m).

Mercy Johnson

Mercy Johnson smiling

Mercy Johnson Okojie, a well-known Nigerian actress, has appeared in over 100 films since breaking into the industry. Since her entry into the Nigerian acting industry, the Kogi State indigene is married to a Prince from Edo State and has three children. Mercy Johnson Okojie has a net worth of N2.07 billion ($5m) and charges N2 million for each movie role.

Uche Jombo

Nigerian actress, screenwriter, and film producer Uche Jombo Rodriguez was one among several celebrities, including Omoni Oboli, Laura Ikeji, and others, that helped launch GrandLux Cafe in Lekki on November 30th, 2018. Uche Jombo is one of Nigeria’s wealthiest and most powerful actresses, having signed a multi-million naira endorsement agreement with a telecommunications behemoth. She has a net value of N1.66 billion ($4m).

Ini Edo

Ini Edo
Ini Edo was born in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. She began acting in 2000 and has starred in over 200 films since then. Ini Edo is also a brand ambassador for the skincare company Beauty Secrets of April. She’s also won the Nafca Award and the Golden Icons Academy Movie Award. Ini is one of Nigeria’s most well-paid and sought-after actresses, with a net worth of almost N1.62 billion ($3.9m).

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Oge Okoye

Okoye is a popular Nollywood actress who has acted in more than 200 films. Her first cinematic role was in the 2002 picture Spanner. She is also recognized for starring in the Nigerian television series, Hotel Majestic from 2015 to 2016. Oge owns expensive cars, jewellery, and mansions, among other things. Her estimated net worth is N1.25 billion ($3m).

Most beautiful Nigerian actresses

It is very difficult to choose the most beautiful Nollywood actresses because the industry has many of them. Nollywood has provided us with a plethora of attractive, clever, and successful women. As a result, we will be looking at the most beautiful Nollywood actresses who have graced our screens and gracefully touched various hearts.

Below is a list of some of the beautiful actresses in Nigeria.

Adesua Etomi-Wellington
Genevieve Nnaji
Ini Edo
Yvonne Jegede
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
Adunni Ade
Stephanie Linus
Rita Dominic
Nancy Isime
Kehinde Bankole
Bimbo Ademoye
Hadiza Aliyu
Damilola Adegbite
Omoni Oboli

Veteran Nollywood actresses

Many Nollywood actresses have remained relevant in the industry after decades in the trade, mesmerising viewers with a plethora of roles. Their versatility and abilities have given them the longevity many up-and-coming acts crave for.

Veteran actors like Joke Silva bring a wealth of experience to a wide range of roles, adding depth and demonstrating that an active acting career is possible regardless of age. Many of these senior Nollywood actors have continued to put in the effort and remain relevant after exploring the industry and expanding their repertoire.

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Below is a list of some of Nollywood’s veteran actresses.

Sola Sobowale
Joke Silva
Ireti Doyle
Patience Ozokwo
Eucharia Anunobi
Ngozi Nwosu
Clarion Chukwura
Rita Edochie
Stella Damasus
Hilda Dokubo

New Nigerian actresses

Over the years, Nollywood has seen the faces of up-and-coming actresses who have stolen the hearts of Nigerians.

These young actresses are rewriting the Nollywood film narrative and defying preconceptions; some of them are hosting their own shows, portraying unusual, yet relatable characters, and propelling the acting industry to new heights.

Below are some of the new actresses in Nigeria.

Sharon Ooja
Bisola Aiyeola
Nancy Isime
Zainab Balogun
Bimbo Ademoye
Jemima Osunde
Toni Tones
Ini-Dima Okojie
Adesua Etomi
Adebukola Oladipupo
Elma Mbadiwe
Lota Chukwu
Omowunmi Dada

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Top 10 Nollywood actresses