There
is no question that Nollywood movie industry has created a lot of
opportunities for many gifted actors and actresses. A lot of people have
taken these advantages to create wealth. Here we pick up the list of
ten richest Nigerian Nollywood actors.
1. Richard Mofe Damijo
Former
Nigerian journalist and publisher Richard Evans Eyimofe Mofe-Damijo,
popularly known as RMD, comes at number one in our list. Having featured
in many movies he is one of Nigeria’s highest paid actors. In 2005 he
won the African MovieAcademy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
2. Jim Iyke
Jim
Iyke (James Ikechukwu Esomugha) is a Nigerian actor and
singer-songwriter. One of the popular Nollywood actors has performed in
over 150 films. He has earned a lot of money from acting, endorsements
and his business.
3. Nkem Owoh (Osuofia)
Nigerian
comedian and movie actor Nkem Owoh better known as Osuofia is one of
the veterans of comedy movies in Nigeria. He acted in the 2003 film
Osuofia in London. The Nigerian Daily Sun has described him as a “king
of comedy”. The film became one of the highest selling Nollywood films.
4. Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki)
Popular
Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze is best known for playing alongside
Osita Iheme in most movies after their breakthrough in the movie Aki na
Ukwa. In 2007 Ikedieze received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the
African Movie Academy Awards.
5. Osita Iheme (Pawpaw)
Nollywood
actor Osita Iheme is widely known for acting the role of ‘Pawpaw’ in
the film Aki na Ukwa together with Chinedu Ikedieze. He received
Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007.
Many consider him to be Nigeria’s best-known actor.
6. Ramsey Nouah
We
cannot forget puting Ramsey Nouah into our list. Fans still adore one
of the first Nollywood movies in which he appeared – Silent Night. Some
of his other movies are Battle of Love, When Love Dies, Dangerous Twins,
To Love an Angel, A Private Storm, and The Figurine. Nouah is
considered to be one of the most sought-after actors in Nigeria.
7. Desmond Elliot
Desmond
Elliot, who also made our list of richest Nigerian actors, known for
Painful World 2 (2006), Unfinished Business 2 (2007) and True Colors 2
(2008). He has played in more than 200 movies. He earned his money by
acting, endorsements and advertisements.
8. Mike Ezuruonye
One
can’t make this list without including one of the most gifted actors in
Nollywood Mike Ezuruonye. He is reaping the reward of his talents and
take his position in the rating.
9. Nonso Diobi
Nigerian
actor Nonso Diobi, who was first seen in ‘Border Line’ film, shot to
publicity with his role in ‘Hatred‘. He has since featured in more than
60 movies and is an ambassador for a popular telecommunication company
in Nigeria.
10. John Okafor (Mr Ibu)
Top
Nollywood actor John Okafor, otherwise known as Mr Ibu, is considered
to be one of Nigeria’s most gifted comic characters. Apart from acting
Mr Ibu makes money as a football agent. He is one of the richest
Nollywood actors.
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