Entertainment
Behold, Five Richest Nollywood Actors
The Nigerian movie Industry
popularly known as Nollywood has not only gained global recognition, but has produced very rich and popular celebrities over the years. Below are five of the riches Nollywood actors in the Industry.
1). Richard Mofe Damijo
Richard Mofe Damijo better known as RMD was born on July 6, 1961 in Warri, Dalta State Nigeria, he is not only a Nigerian actor of repute with many awards, but also a politician. In 2005, he got the African Oscar award also known as African Movie Academy Award (AMAA) as the best actor in a leading role. In January 2009, he became a commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State, he Studied in Middle-West College, Warri and Anglican High school also in Warri and later proceeded to university of Benin and graduated in Theatre Arts in 1997 from the university of benin. He later studied legal laws at university of Lagos and received a diploma in 2004.
2). Jim Iyke
Jim Iyke began his acting career in 2001. Today he is one of the highest paid actors in Nollywood, he is also one of the most successful stars in the industry and has featured in more than 150 movies. Recently, he established his own movie production company which he called ‘untamed productions’. Jim as he is popularly known is also a skilled film producer. One of movies, which he has created recently, is called ‘I dollar’. It has a great success among admirers. He has made continuation of the same movie called ‘2 dollars’. Now he works on other block buster movies under the name ‘Shades White’, which promises to be the most successful among Jim’s movies. The Nollywood bad boys has started on his own musical label and his own first album called ‘Who I am?’, in which some most successful musicians of Nigeria, such as TuFace Idibia, Sound Sultan and so on have taken part. However, the most part of the income from his album was offered to shelters. Besides that, he is a professional film actor, producer, musician and businessman. Jim Iyke is also a philanthropist, he has set up a non-governmental organization (NGO) aimed at the education of needy children or children with limited opportunities.
3). Nkem Owoh
Nkem Owoh is a Nigerian actor and comedian. In 2008, he won African Oscar Award for the best actor in a leading role. Owoh was born in Enugu, Nigeria. After his elementary and high school, he proceeded to university of Ilorin and studied Engineering. Already during his study at the university, he began to take part in various telvesion and film productions. He played a lead role in the movie ‘Osuofia in London’. He is also known for song in the movie ‘the owner’. However, this song was forbidden by the Nigerian censors board. In 2007, the actor was arrested in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, as a result of 7-month ‘investigation by the Dutch Police under the name Operation Apollo. Nkem Owoh was arrested during a musical show and later released. In November 2009, he was kidnapped in Eastern Nigeria. His abductors demanded a ransome of 15 million. The man was released after his family members allegedly made a payment of 1.4 million Naira.
4). Osita Jheme (Pawpaw)
Jheme was born in Mbaitoli, Imo State in a family of five children. After end of primary and secondary education in the state, he entered the Enugu State university and studied Mass Communications. The actors Chenedu Ikedueze (Akis) are often mentioned as a small duet. Rare appearance of Iheme has given him advantage. He became different and unique from all actors in Nollywood. In 2003, he gained more popularity through his acting prowess in a comedy movie titled Aki na Ukwa, in which he played the role of ‘pawpaw’ that is a harmful child. The actor played a role of ‘baby’ in many movies but has begun to take part in more mature and serious Nollywood movies. He became more popular and has received respect both in the Nigerian film industry and among admirers. Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan also honoured him with a national award.
5). RamseyY Nouah
Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah was born in the state of Edo, Nigeria to an Isreali father and a Yoruba Mother on July 16, 1973 he is married to Emilia and has two children, he is a graduate of Mass communication from University of Lagos, he speaks three languages; Ibo, Yoruba and English. He loves boxing, golf, soccer, martial arts, swimming, driving the bicycle, basketball and tennis. He is a very popular actor and skillfully carries out his movie roles. He received an award as the Best Actor in a leading role in the 2010 edition of AMAA. His movie career began when he played a major role in Nigerian television soap operas. Since then he had appeared in numerous movies where he played leading roles. He was called lover-boy because of numerous
Spotify yesterday revealed a significant surge in heartbreak song streams in Nigeria during the Valentine’s Day season, with a 626 percent increase between 2022 and 2024.
This was disclosed in a statement issued in Lagos, Nigeria by Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa Phiona Okumu.
Okumu said, “Spotify data reveals a surprising trend, a massive surge in heartbreak song streams.
“Nigerians are turning to their playlists to express their emotions, with a staggering 626 per cent overall growth in heartbreak streams from 2022 to 2024.
“This Valentine, the sound of love is accompanied by the sound of heartbreak, and the data shows it’s louder than ever before.”
She said on Valentine’s Day, most surprisingly, male listeners streamed heartbreak songs at a significantly higher rate than female listeners, with a 362 per cent increase compared to 169 per cent among women.
“This could suggest that men resonate with the feeling of heartbreak more and turn to music as a private outlet for processing emotions.
“Whatever the reason, one thing is clear, when love is in the air, so is heartbreak and Nigerian men are pressing play on their pain more than expected.
“While Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with grand gestures, heartbreak is a common theme on Valentine’s Day -more than what’s publicly shown,” she said.
Nigerians will join their counterparts across the world to mark the 2025 Valentine’s today.
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has joined MLS side San Diego FC’s ownership group as a club partner.
SDFC announced today that Tems joined the ownership group through her company, The Leading Vibe.
In the process, Tems became the first African woman to be involved in MLS ownership.
“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a club partner,” SDFC chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour said in a statement.
“Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us reach new audiences and spread the word about our unique project, which, of course, has its foundations in sub-Saharan Africa through the unique Right to Dream organisation.”
Reacting to her addition as the latest partner in SDFC’s ownership group, the singer said: “I am thrilled to join San Diego FC’s ownership group and to be part of a club that celebrates creativity, culture, and the power of community.
“Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and I am excited to help build something special in San Diego, a city that thrives on diversity and innovation.”
Fashion and beauty entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, has claimed she is enduring back pain and that her spine is degenerating.
Lawani revealed this in a video posted on social media last Tuesday.
In the clip, she opened up about her experience with epidural anesthesia, an injection administered to pregnant women in the spine to reduce pain during childbirth.
The mother of three claimed that since receiving the injection, she has not felt like herself.
She accused doctors of not fully informing women about the long-term side effects of epidurals.
According to Lawani, she received the anesthetic injection during the birth of her last two children.
She said, “When you hear ‘epidural,’ run. Doctors tell you about the side effects but do not tell you about the long-term effects on your body. I have about three friends having the same issues that I am having.
“Like, I am just 42, how did I end up with spine issues? I have a degenerating spine. I have implants in my spine. I go paralyzed. I can’t stand for a long time. I can’t even breathe properly sometimes because it affected so many things in my body when I had the surgery.
“They will not tell you because you just want the pain to go away. I have had two epidurals. I had my first as natural birth. The last two were epidural. The last one I had epidural because I had to undergo a surgery and I had no choice.
“See, the pain does not stop. My back is killing me and my spine is degenerating.”