In this article I will be sharing with you the top 20 most richest actresses in Nigeria in 2021. The Nigerian movie industry popularly known as Nollywood is generally a goldmine in Africa and Nigeria is currently the headquarter of entertainment in Africa and the third largest film industry in the world. No wonder most of our Nigerian actresses are extremely rich.
Before we proceed, I want to make it clear that this list is just an estimated value of their respective net worth. This list of top 20 most richest actresses in Nigeria is highly competitive and over taking is allowed. So therefore after a careful study and research I present to you the top 20 most richest actresses in Nigeria in 2021.
20. Ngozi Ezeonu
Ngozi Ezeonu is a veteran Nollywood actress and a television personality. She started her acting career in 1995, where she starred in the movie “Living in Bondage”. She is an indigene of Ogbunike in Anambra State. She always plays the role of a mother in movies. She has an estimated net worth of $500,000.
19. Oge Okoye
This London born Nigerian actress is one of the richest Nigerian Nollywood actresses. She has been nominated for the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in Supporting Role. With over 200 movies to her credit, Oge Okoye has expensive jewelries, cars, houses and is been paid between N3 million per movie. She has an estimated net worth of $600,000.
18. Adesua Etomi
Adesua Etomi is a Nollywood actress, model and TV personality born and bred in Lagos State, Nigeria. She is originally Edo State, Nigeria and currently the amiable wife to Nigeria musician and record label owner Banky W. Adesua Etomi rose to fame after starring in the popular TV series Wedding Party. Adesua Etomi feature mostly in cinema movies. She has an estimated net worth of $700,000.
17. Monalisa Chinda
Monalisa Chinda is a Nollywood actress, model, producer and television personality. She was born and bred in Port Harcourt, Rivers State in the south southern part of Nigeria. She has been described as one of the most beautiful actress in Nigeria. She has an estimated net worth of $800,000.
16. Tonto Dikeh
This screen goddess is probably the most talked about Nollywood actress on the internet for so many reasons. This talented actress who is also a performing musician is definitely on the rich list of richest actresses in Nigeria. She has an estimated net worth of $900,000.
15. Nkiru Sylvanus
Nkiru Sylvanus is regarded as the most emotional actress in Nollywood who cry the most in movies. She is one of the early Nollywood celebrities to successfully transit from acting to politics. She was the Special Assistant to the Imo State Governor on Lagos matters. That really helped her financially. She has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
14. Stephanie Okereke
Stephanie Okereke is regarded as the best outspoken Nollywood actress with over 250 movies to her credit. In 2002, she became the first runner up for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant. She is regarded as one of the most accomplished actresses in Nollywood. She has an estimated net worth of $1.2 million.
13. Joke Silva
Joke Silva is a veteran Nollywood actress, producer, entrepreneur and television personality. She was born and bred in Lagos State in the south western part of Nigeria. She has been described as one of the most successful actress in Nigeria. She is the amiable wife to Nollywood legend Olu Jacobs. She has an estimated net worth of $1.4 million.
12. Kate Henshaw
Kate Henshaw is one of the most richest actress in Nigeria. In 2008, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She is the current face of Onga and earn a reasonable amount of money advertising and promoting the brand. With over 200 movies to her credit, Kate Henshaw is one of the top 20 richest actresses in Nigeria. She has an estimated net worth of $1.6 million.
11. Chika Ike
In 2014, Chika Ike spent millions of naira shopping in Turkey, Dubai and London, shopping on some of the most expensive designer shops and having a good time cruising in Yacht. Chika Ike is no doubt one of the richest actresses in Nigeria. She is currently the UN Ambassador for Displaced persons and also the brand ambassador for Bullet energy drink She has an estimated net worth of $1.8 million.
10. Uche Jombo
Uche Jombo is currently married to her Mexican boyfriend. She is one of the most popular Nollywood actress who have been around in the industry for a very long time. She is a producer and also a Globacom Ambassador and has been nominated for the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in Leading Role. She has produced movies like Nollywood Hustlers, Damages and Holding Hope. She has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
9. Mary Remmy-Njoku
Mary Remmy Njoku made it this far on this list because of her husband. She and her husband Jason Njoku have combined together to take Nollywood business to the next level. Mary Remmy Njoku started dating Jason Njoku who is the CEO and founder of Iroko TV in 2011. They got married on 18th August 2012 in Lagos. That union was the real turning point in Mary Remmy’s career as she is now the CEO of ROK Studios which is a film production studio based in Lagos. She has an estimated net worth of $2.2 million.
8. Patience Ozokwor
Mama G as she is popularly called is one of the richest actresses in Nigeria. Patience Ozokwor is one of the most decorated actress in Nigeria, having won several awards such as Best Supporting Actress at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards, Lifetime Achievement Awards in Cinema, etc. She is one of the richest actresses in Nigeria. She has an estimated net worth of $2.4 million.
7. Clarion Chukwurah
Clarion Chukwurah is a veteran Nollywood actress, producer, entrepreneur and television personality. She was born and bred in Lagos State in the south western part of Nigeria. She has been described as one of the most successful actress in Nigeria. She is the mother to music video director Clarence Peters. She has an estimated net worth of $2.6 million.
6. Ini Edo
Ini Edo is one of the sexiest actresses in Nollywood and one of the top richest actresses in Nigeria. She has featured in over 200 movies. She is a winner of the 2013 NAFCA Award for Best Supporting Actress. She is hails from Akwa Ibom State in the south southern part of Nigeria. She has an estimated net worth of $2.8 million.
5. Funke Akindele
Funke Akindele popularly known as Jenifer is one of the most popular actress of Yoruba decent. In 2009, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role following her role in Jenifer. She has been described the best comic actress in Nigeria. She has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
4. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde popularly known as Omosexy as she is fondly called is one of the richest actresses in Nigeria. She joined Nollywood in 1995 and has starred in over 250 movies. She has been described as one of the most beautiful actress in Nigeria. She has an estimated net worth of $3.2 million.
3. Mercy Johnson
Mercy Johnson is a popular Nollywood actress, model, producer, entrepreneur and television personality. She hails from Kogi State in the south southern part of Nigeria. She has been described as one of the most accomplished actress in Nigeria. She is currently married with four lovely kids. She has an estimated net worth of $3.4 million.
2. Rita Dominic
Rita Dominic is a popular Nollywood actress, model, producer, entrepreneur and television personality. She hails from Imo State in the south eastern part of Nigeria. She has been described as one of the most successful actress in Nigeria and also one of the most beautiful actress in Nigeria. She is currently single and has never been married. She has an estimated net worth of $3.7 million.
1. Genevieve Nnaji
Genevieve Nnaji is currently one of the richest actress in Nigeria. In 2005, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She has been honored with Member of the Order of the Federal Republic MFR by the Nigerian government for her contribution to the growth of Nollywood in Nigeria. She is the owner of St. Genevieve clothing line. She has a sponsorship deals with MTN, GLO, Amstel Malta, Etisalat and Jumia. She has an estimated net worth of $4 million.
