1. Richard Mofe Damijo
Former journalist and publisher Richard Evans Eyimofe Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, comes at number one in this list, Having featured in many movies he is one of Nigeria’s highest paid actors. In 2005 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
2. Jim Iyke
James Ikechukwu Esomugha Popularly known as Jim Iyke is an actor also a singer/songwriter. He has featured 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(Paw Paw) 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.
6. Ramsey Nouah
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.
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.
7. Desmond Elliot
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 Etc,.
8. Mike Ezuruonye
One can’t make this list without including one of the most gifted Light-skinned actors in Nollywood Mike Ezuruonye.
9. Nonso Diobi
He 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.
He 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)
Popular known as Mr Ibu, is considered to be one of Nigeria’s most gifted comic characters. Apart from his flourishing acting career Mr Ibu makes money as a football agent.
Popular known as Mr Ibu, is considered to be one of Nigeria’s most gifted comic characters. Apart from his flourishing acting career Mr Ibu makes money as a football agent.
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