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10 Most Popular Nigerian Actresses by Ovokoo: 9:19pm On Nov 07, 2016
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.

Source: http://ovoko.com.ng/10-popular-nigerian-actresses/

10. Uche Jombo:


This pretty Abia state born Actress remains a fan favourite with her endearing smile and pretty good acting skills. Despite not necessarily known for lead roles in Nollywood, she has soared higher than her pairs by rubbing shoulders with the very best and becoming a director of note and for that, she deserves this spot.

9. Rita Dominic:

Rita Dominic Waturuocha has come a long way in the movie industry. As far back 1998, she appeared in her very first movie title “A time to kill”. Ever since she has grown exponentially and she has become household name. She has won numerous awards which includes the City People Awards in 2004 where she emerged the Most Outstanding Actress. She also went home with two personal awards in at the 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) where she emerged the best Actress in a Drama series and the Best Actress in a comedy movie. This gives credence to her versatility as an Actor.

8. Ini Edo:

The Akwa Ibom born Actress definitely deserves to be on this list because she has made her name in the Nigerian movie industry where she has hundreds of movies to her name. This has endeared her to Nollywood fans thereby making her one of the known faces in Nollywood today.

7. Funke Akindele:

Funke Akindele’s popularity has soared in recent times based on her comic character in the movie “Jenifa” and its sequels. This has endeared her to millions of Nollywood fans globally. She started her career in 1998 in the television series “I need to know”. Since then she was was in a hiatus until she reintroduced herself with the Jenifa series which shot her into unquantifiable stardom.

6.Stephanie Okereke Linus:

This Imo state born Actress has done it all. From acting, to directing, to being a model. Stephanie Okereke Linus needs no introduction as she has been in the industry for a while and has made her mark. Before becoming an Actress, she contested in the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) pageant where she came second. With numerous laurels to her name, there is no reason why she is not one of the most popular Actresses in Nigeria.

5. Tonto Dike Churchill:


Apart from the numerous awards that the port-Harcourt born Actress has to her name owing to her Acting prowess, Tonto Dike at some point in her life became the most popular Actress in Nigeria owing mainly to her controversial lifestyle which was due to her venture into the music industry where she released a couple of singles that made fans across Nigeria to take note of her.

4. Patience Ozokwor

Patient Ozokwor is an Actress that is hard to forget. Mamagee that she is fondly called has appeared in over 200 movies since she started acting and has remained one of the popular faces of the Nigerian movie industry. Her popularity travels and which is why in she was named the Best Actress at the Ghana movie awards. She also won the best Actress in a supporting role at the 10th African Movie Academy Awards. The Enugu state born Actress was also honoured in 2014 by the government of Nigeria to commemorate the 100 years of Nigeria’s amalgamation.

3. Mercy Johnson

Mercy Johnson needs no further introduction as far as movie making in Nigeria is concerned. Apart from winning the AMAA Award, she also won the African Movie Viewer Choice Awards in 2002 and 2003 as the best Actress in a leading role. Her versatility in the roles she plays, has made her a household name not just in Nigeria but beyond. To prove her popularity, she was listed as Google’s Most Searched Nollywood Celebrity in 2012 and 2013.

Source: http://ovoko.com.ng/10-popular-nigerian-actresses/


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Re: 10 Most Popular Nigerian Actresses by Jadekitana2(f): 9:42pm On Nov 07, 2016
The beautiful ones are not yet born..
Re: 10 Most Popular Nigerian Actresses by barnyolix(m): 10:53pm On Nov 07, 2016
Booked??
BTW undecided the rest of the list??
Re: 10 Most Popular Nigerian Actresses by Afam4eva(m): 8:04am On Nov 08, 2016
Jadekitana2:
The beautiful ones are not yet born..
I don't thin the post says "beautiful". What is see is "Popular".
Re: 10 Most Popular Nigerian Actresses by pretydiva(f): 8:10am On Nov 08, 2016
Bia op come n finish ya list
Re: 10 Most Popular Nigerian Actresses by Ovokoo: 2:13pm On Nov 08, 2016
pretydiva:
Bia op come n finish ya list
Done.


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Re: 10 Most Popular Nigerian Actresses by pretydiva(f): 2:44pm On Nov 08, 2016
Ovokoo:

Done.


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wey no 1 n 2 positions undecided

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