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Richard Mofe Damijo Emerges Richest Nollywood Actor For 2015
It is no gainsaying that in
most Nollywood movies that we watch these days, almost all Nollywood actors play the role of rich and wealthy men, but only few of us bother to ask if they are really rich and wealthy in real life situation.
Most Nollywood actors have been able to make it really big in life through acting and there has been questions pertaining to who the richest and highest paid Nollywood actor or actors are in Nigeria movies industry.
Vividly enumerated below are the top ten (10) richest and highest paid Nollywood actors in Nigeria 2015. A recent post in the social media declared Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD) as the first among the list of top ten richest actors in Nollywood for 2015.
Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD)
Popularly called RMD by fans has been there right from the day one of the Nollywood actor could be addressed with him as a veteran Nollywood actor who has contributed a lot to Nollywood progress.
A former journalist and publisher, RMD has acted alongside Stella Damasus and they use to play the role of husband and wife. A former commissioner in Delta State, RMD won the African movie Academy Award (AMAA) for best actor in a leading role in 2005.
Jim Iyke
Jim Iyke needs no introduction in the Nigerian movie clan. He is often called Nollywood “bad boy” due to his bad boy roles and hot temper in movies. He occupies the number two positions in the list according to the report.
Nkem Owoh (Osuofia)
Nkem Owoh popularly called “Osuofia” is an actor and singer who made himself popular after he exhaustively displayed his acting talent in the movie titled ‘Ukwa’. He was also featured in a movie called “Osuofia” in London and it was a comedy like drama he got his name Osuofia from the hilarious movie.
Cheinedu Ikedieze (Aki)
Best known for playing along side his movie twin brother Osita Iheme (paw-paw). The Imo State born actor rose to fame through a movie titled “Aki na Ukwa” in 2011. He was honoured as a member of the order of the Federal Republic (MFR). He and Osita are among the very best in the industry when it comes to entertaining viewers with mischief.
He is one of the top ten richest Nollywood actors whose network is estimated to be over $1.6 million.
Osita Iheme (Paw-Paw)
Osita Iheme and Chinedu Ikedieze are brothers when it comes to Nollywood movies. They started their acting career at the same time. They feel more comfortable when they act together in a movie. He has received many awards and special recognition and honours as member of the order of the Niger (MON). he is said to be worth $1.5 million.
Ramsey Nouah
Nollywood’s “Lover boy” and “Silent Night” lead actor Is a house hold name and needs no introduction in the movie dom. His exploits in Nigeria’s make believe industry is legendary and he is among the list of highest paid and richest actors in Nollywood 2015.
Desmond Elliot
Desmond Eliot is an actor, producer and director as well as a politician who has succeeded in inking his name in the list of richest Nollywood actors in 2015. He has also contributed immense to the growth of Nollywood having featured in over 200 movies.
Nonso Diobu
He is one of the handsome actors in Nollywood who has featured in several movies in the industry and was once an MTN and Glo Ambassador. He is said to be worth about $1.0 million.
Mike Ezuruonye
Mike is another handsome dude in Nollywood and has featured in many hit movies most of which he plays lead roles. He is among the richest in the industry. He is also an airtel ambassador.
John Okafor
John Okafor often called Mr Ibu is a Nollywood actor and comedian. He is considered to be Nigeria’s most talented comic characters. His honorary acting is often characterized by stupidity, hilarious imbecility and a sharp disconnection from reality.
He is currently excelling right now and has been endorsed lately by different Nigerian brands including God is God Road Transport Company, Naira BET and GOTV Company as well as Etisalat a telecommunication giant. He has featured in not less than 100 Nollywood movies.
Source: Nigeria Trend
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’