It’s hard to give an accurate estimate of how much each Nollywood actress is worth because the information isn’t always available to the public and can change.
However, some of these actresses are known to be among the wealthiest in the Nigerian entertainment industry. It is also worth noting that most of these actresses have multiple income streams beyond acting, such as brand endorsements, business ventures, and producing films.
Top 20 Nollywood Actresses in Nigeria and their estimated net worth
1. Genevieve Nnaji: Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress, producer, and director. She began her acting career as a child actress in the late 1980s and has since appeared in over 100 films. She is known for her roles in films such as “Living in Bondage” and “Ije.” She is also a producer and has produced several successful films and TV shows, and also directed her own film “Lion Heart” which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.
2. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde: Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is a Nigerian actress, singer, and philanthropist. She began her acting career in the mid-1990s and has since appeared in over 300 films. She is known for her roles in films such as “Mortal Inheritance” and “Blood Sister.” She is also a singer and has released several albums, and is also known for her philanthropy works, and is also a UN ambassador for Sustainable Development Goals.
3. Funke Akindele: Funke Akindele is a Nigerian actress, producer, and director. She began her acting career in the late 1990s and has since appeared in over 50 films. She is known for her roles in films such as “Jenifa” and “The Return of Jenifa.” She is also a producer and has produced several successful films and TV shows and also direct some of her own production including her latest highly-grossing movie, Battle on the Buka Street. Funke is currently running for the position of deputy governor under the People’s Democratic Party in the 2023 Lagos State gubernatorial election.
4. Mercy Johnson: Mercy Johnson is a Nigerian actress and former beauty queen. She began her acting career in the early 2000s and has since appeared in over 150 films. She is known for her roles in films such as “The Maid” and “Dumebi in School.” She is also a former beauty queen and has won several pageant titles.
5. Rita Dominic: Rita Dominic is a Nigerian actress and television host. She began her acting career in the late 1990s and has since appeared in over 100 films. She is known for her roles in films such as “The Meeting” and “The Figurine.” She is also a television host and has hosted several successful shows.
6. Ini Edo: Ini Edo is a Nigerian actress, producer, and former beauty queen. She began her acting career in the early 2000s and has since appeared in over 150 films. She is known for her roles in films such as “The Masquerade” and “Critical Decision.” She is also a producer and has produced several successful films and TV shows, and is also a brand ambassador for several companies.
7. Tonto Dikeh: Tonto Dikeh is a Nigerian actress, singer, and philanthropist. She began her acting career in the mid-2000s and has since appeared in over 50 films. She is known for her roles in films such as “Alter Ego” and “Dumebi the Dirty Girl.” She has also released several successful albums as a singer and is also known for her philanthropic works. Tonto is currently running for the position of deputy governor under the African Democratic Congress in the 2023 Rivers State gubernatorial election.
8. Uche Jombo: Uche Jombo is a Nigerian actress, screenwriter, and director. She began her acting career in the late 1990s and has since appeared in over 100 films. She is known for her roles in films such as “Shattered” and “Holding Hope.” She is also a screenwriter and has written several successful films, and also direct some of her own production.
9. Patience Ozokwor: Patience Ozokwor is a Nigerian actress and gospel singer. She began her acting career in the early 2000s and has since appeared in over 150 films. She is known for her roles in films such as “Mother’s Love” and “The Wicked Stepmother.” She is also a gospel singer and has released several albums. She is known for her villainous roles in Nollywood movies and her acting skills are highly respected in the industry.
10. Kate Henshaw: Kate Henshaw is a Nigerian actress and television host. She began her acting career in the late 1990s and has since appeared in over 100 films. She is known for her roles in films such as “When the Sun Sets” and “Most Wanted.” She is also a television host and has hosted several successful shows. She is also an advocate for health and fitness and is a brand ambassador for several health and fitness companies.
11. Chika Ike: Chika Ike is a Nigerian actress, producer, and former beauty queen. She began her acting career in the early 2000s and has since appeared in over 50 films. She is known for her roles in films such as “The CEO” and “Lagos Cougars.” She is also a producer and has produced several successful films and TV shows. She is also a brand ambassador for several companies and is known for her fashion sense.
12. Stella Damasus: Stella Damasus is a Nigerian actress and singer. She began her acting career in the late 1990s and has since appeared in over 50 films. She is known for her roles in films such as “The Woman in Me” and “The Meeting.” She is also a singer and has released several albums. She is known for her versatility and range as an actress and her ability to play diverse roles.
13. Omowunmi Dada: Omowunmi Dada is a Nigerian actress, television host, and former beauty queen. She began her acting career in the early 2000s and has since appeared in over 50 films. She is known for her roles in films such as “The Proposal” and “The Unforgettable.” She is also a television host and has hosted several successful shows. She is also a former beauty queen and has won several pageant titles.
14. Nse Ikpe-Etim: Nse Ikpe-Etim is a Nigerian actress and television host. She began her acting career in the late 2000s and has since appeared in over 50 films. She is known for her roles in films such as “Knocking On Heaven’s Door” and “Lagos Cougars.” She is also a television host and has hosted several successful shows. She is known for her ability to play complex and nuanced characters.
15. Ufuoma McDermott: Ufuoma McDermott is a Nigerian actress, television host, and former beauty queen. She began her acting career in the late 1990s and has since appeared in over 50 films. She is known for her roles in films such as “The King and the Crown” and “The Price of Love.” She is also a television host and has hosted several successful shows. She is also a former beauty queen and has won several pageant titles.
16 Yvonne Jegede: Yvonne Jegede is a Nigerian actress and television host. She began her acting career in the early 2000s and has since appeared in over 50 films. She is known for her roles in films such as “Kiss and Tell” and “The Proposal.” She is also a television host and has hosted several successful shows. She is also an advocate for women’s rights and is a brand ambassador for several women’s rights organizations.
17. Uche Elendu: Uche Elendu is a Nigerian actress and television host. She began her acting career in the early 2000s and has since appeared in over 50 films. She is known for her roles in films such as “The Price of Love” and “The Meeting.” She is also a television host and has hosted several successful shows. She is known for her ability to play both comedic and dramatic roles and her unique style of acting.
18. Queen Nwokoye: Queen Nwokoye is a Nigerian actress and television host. She began her acting career in the early 2000s and has since appeared in over 50 films. She is known for her roles in films such as “The Proposal” and “The Unforgettable.” She is also a television host and has hosted several successful shows. She is known for her ability to play comedic roles and her unique style of acting.
19. Daniella Okeke: She is a Nigerian actress, known for her roles in films such as “The Proposal” and “The Unforgettable”. She began her acting career in the early 2000s and has since appeared in over 50 films, known for her ability to play both comedic and dramatic roles and her unique style of acting. Daniella Okeke has a strong fan base and has won several awards for her acting skills.
20. Ngozi Ezeonu: She is a Nigerian actress, known for her roles in films such as “The Meeting” and “The Price of Love”. She began her acting career in the late 1990s and has since appeared in over 100 films, known for her ability to play both comedic and dramatic roles and her unique style of acting. Ngozi Ezeonu is one of the most respected actresses in the Nigerian film industry, known for her acting skills and her ability to take on challenging roles.
Another notable Nollywood actress that should sit comfortably in this top 20 position is Toyin Abraham. She is a director and a bonafide producer. She began her acting career in the early 2000s and has since appeared in over 100 films.
She is known for her roles in films such as “Alakada” and “Ella and the Boys” and has produced and directed several successful films including her current movie, Ijakumo. She is known for her ability to play both comedic and dramatic roles and her versatility as an actress.
Toyin Abraham is also known for her fashion sense, she is very stylish and has a great sense of fashion. She is currently one of the most influential actresses in the Nollywood industry and has a large following on social media.
Note: These are just a few popular actresses in Nollywood, there are many more talented actresses in Nollywood who have made significant contributions to the Nigerian film industry and have gained recognition for their work.
