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Checkout 11 Richest Actresses In Nigeria
Below is the current updated list of the richest actresses in Nigeria and their net worth in 2017, starting from the least in the list.
11. Uche Jombo Worth N370 million
The powerful Uche Jombo is not only an A-List actress, she is also a producer and Ex-Globacom Ambassador and has been nominated for numerous awards and has won many to date.
10. Mary Remmy Njoku Worth N380 Million
Though not a regular name in the movie industry, she still made it into the list of richest female actresses in Nigeria 2017 because of her husband, Jason Njoku who was the CEO of Iroking. They married on 18/8/2012. That was how she became wealthy as she is the CEO of ROK studios, a popular film production company based in Lagos.
9. Patience Ozokwor: Worth N390 Million
Mama Gee as she is fondly called is by far the most popular actress in Nigeria after Genevieve Nnaji and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde. She is also one of the most decorated actresses in Nigeria. She is said to be related to popular comic actor, Nkem Owoh, also known as ‘Osuofia.’
8. Danielle Okeke: Worth N390 Million
Danielle Okeke is a top Nollywood actress and a producer. Though not too popular like the rest, but she is good at her work. She currently owns a company called DCOVI Entertainment. She has acquired a lot over the years in the movie industry. She bought a $5,700 vertue-constellation phone and owns a house in Lekki with four cars.
7.clarion Chukwura: Worth N400 Million
If there is an actress in Nollywood who knows how to interpret her roles exactly – they way it should be, that person is Clarion Chukwura. Interestingly the veteran actress is the mother of Clarence Peters and the former wife of popular singer, Shina Peters.
6. Ini Edo Worth N450 Million
She is arguably one of the sexiest actresses in Nollywood and has featured in over 200 movies. Last year she bought a mansion in Lekki area worth over N50 million and a Mercedes G-Wagon worth N30 million. She is one of the highest paid actresses in Nollywood and has numerous sponsored deals.
5. Funke Akindele Worth N510 Million
Jenifer as fondly called is one of the most popular actresses of Yoruba decent in Nigeria and also one of the highest paid. She is an actress to reckon with in the movie industry. A very interesting person to be with, she is currently the richest Yoruba actress.
4. Omotola Jalade – Ekeinde Worth N550 Million
Many call her ‘Omosexy’ as many might think she should be at number two in the list. She has won many awards and has over a million followers on facebook.
3. Mercy Johnson – Okojie Worth N600 Million
The Kogi State born super actress has appeared in over 100 movies, but one of her best is ‘Dumebi,’ her very sexy appeal has won her many roles in movies and endorsement deals which made her super rich.
2. Genevieve Nnaji Worth N850 Million
Genevieve is regarded as a goddess in Nollywood because of her charisma and power in Nollywood. Her beauty and figure has won her deals in Amstel Malta, Etisalat, Jumia etc.
1. Rita Dominic Worth N950 Million
Rita Uchenna Dominic is from a Royal Family in Abo Mbaise in Imo State. Since childhood, she has been waxing strong in the movie industry and has starred in over 100 movies till date . She is arguably one of the highest paid actresses in Nollywood. She also produced the award winning movie. “The Meeting,” a romantic comedy drama.
Source: Nigeria info.com
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.’