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Most Handsome Nollywood Actors On Parade
Obviously, everyone has his or her own taste when it comes to physical appearance, it is hard to say for sure who is the most handsome male actor in Nigeria. Below are 20 actors who are very popular and talented and you can choose your favourite amongst them.
Odunlade Adekola: Among the Yoruba actors, he is probably the most recognisable and famous one. He is famous for both his acting talents and good looks. This actor debuted in Nollywood in the mid’90s and has starred in more than 100 movies. He has a few lucrative endorsement with big companies like Gold berge Conoil and Glo. He is the CEO of Oduncade Adekola Film production, married with four boys.
Okechukwu Ukeje: He is one of the charismatic actors in Nollywood and highly talented. Some of his most popular movies include Alan Pozza, Hoodrush, Two Brides and A Baby, Half of A Yellow Sun and Confusion Na Wa.
Bryan Okwara: He is former Mr. Nigeria and reached semifinal in the prestigious Mr. World on the type of women he likes. He said they must have confidence and self-love which are more important to him than appearance. He has featured in several Nollywood movies.
Blossom Chukwujekwu: A graduate of Mass Communication, Anambra State University of Science and Technology, joined the House of Theatre where he had a main role in the stage production, Godless: “The path to Dawn” it was the stage play role that encouraged him to try out acting in movies. His prominent movies include Finding Mercy, Flower Girl, Knocking on Heaven’s Door, A Race Called Happy, The Visit and Ghana Must Go.
Ramsey Nouah: This celebrity is widely called ‘Nollywood Lover Boy’ because of his handsome appearance and charming personality. He started his acting career in 1993, in the popular Nigerian soap opera; fortunes’, since then, he went on to get roles in many award winning Nollywood movies. He is married with three lovely children.
Uti Nwachukwu: He is not only a successful Nollywood actor but a prominent television personality. He is the winner of the All Star Season of Big Brother and developed a great career after the show. He started his acting career in 2011 and proved to be a great actor. Uti Nwachukwu is one of the most famous bachelors in Nollywood.
Desmond Elliot: This handsome actor and politician was the face of Tantalizers and represented the company for many years. Some of his over 200 Nollywood movies include. Reloaded, Men Who Cheat, 30 Days in Atlanta and Yahoo Millionnaire among others. He was also one time Glo Ambassador. He is happily married with four children.
Yul Edochie: Son of veteran Nollywood star, Pete Edochie. He has acted in more than 200 movies and has won some prestigious awards for his works. Though Yul has a lot of female admirers who appreciate his sweet face and acting talents his heart belongs only to his wife, May Aligwe-Edochie. They are married with three children.
Gideon Okeke: Since he starred in the 2008 Big Brother Naija, Gideon’s career went up and he became one of the most popular handsome faces of Nollywood. The Biochemistry graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University later enrolled in the Lee Strasberg Institute, New York, where he got his professional acting skills and since then, has featured in countless movies.
Alex Ekubo: Before becoming an actor, Alex Ekubo was a successful model and pageant contestant. He became the first runner up at the Mr. Nigeria 2010. His professional debut in Nollywood was in “Sinners in the House” after which he featured in other hit movies like. A Man for the Weekend, Diary of a Lagos Girl Aina’, Dream Worker, Lagos Cougas, Gbomo Gomo Express, Single, Married and Complicated Weekend, Get Away and Under Cover Lover.
Others that made the list of most handsome Nollywood actors are: Banky W, Sean Akindele, Joseph Benjamin, Kenneth Okolie and Emmaniel Ikubese as well as Bolanle Ninalowo, Gabriel Afolanya, Gbeuro Ajibade, Micheal Godson and Mofe Duncan.
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.’