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Jim Iyke Emerges Richest Paid Nollywood Actor In 2020
Jim Iyke has emerged as the richest Nollywood actor in 2020. This famous actor has acted in over 150 movies. He is wealthy and loved by his fans who know that his real name is James Ikechukwu Esomugha, The star of American Driver (2017)is very successful in his career.
According to celebrity network, Jim Iyke’s net worth is approximately 30 million United State Dollars. His first appearance was in 2002 video video $1 Dollar. Since then, he has appeared in more than 150 movies. In 2007 he started a movie production company untammed production and has also started his own musical label, untammed records.
It is no gain saying the fact that millions of Nigerians enjoy the country’s great movies, their Educative stories and pure emotions, it is therefore no wonder that Nollywood stars are paid a lot,this list of top 20 Nollywood actors 2020 is based on their net worth in descending order.enjoy yourself:
20) Nonso Diobi -$1 million
19)YulEdochie -$1.8 million
18)Adekola Odunlade -$1.9 million
17) Olu Jacobs -$2 million
16) Emeka Ike -$2 million
15) Kanayo .O. Kanayo -$2.5 million
14) OsitaIheme -$3.5 million
13) MikeEzumonye -$3.5 million
12)Chinedu Ikedieze -$3.5 million
11) O.C. Ukejie -$3.7 million.
10) Pete Edochie -$3.8 million
9) Nkem Owoh -$3.9 million
8) John Okafor -$4.2 million
7) Ramsey Nouah -$4.5 million
6) Kenneth Okonkwo -$5 million
5) Desmond Elliot -$5 million
4) SegunArinze -$5.1 million
3) Richard Mofe Damijoe (RMD) -$7 million
2) Chidi Mokeme -$8 million
1) JimIyke -$30 million.
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.’