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Showcasing Seven Bankable Nollywood Actors
Nigeria movie industry popularly called “Nollywood” is the world’s third largest movie industry after Hollywood of America and Bollywood of India. The multibillion dollar make belief industry has created great opportunities for the cast and crew. In Nigeria alone we have millions of people who love Nollywood movies and that is the source of their wealth.
The industry also creates employment for many unemployed youths, generates revenue to government as well as wealth and fame for the hardworking practioners.
This week we present to you, seven of the most bankable actors whose exploits in the industry have turned them to celebrities and they are living the life to the fullest.
Richard Mofe Damijo: RMD as he is popularly called, is a Nigerian A-List actor who has featured in many block buster movies throughout his acting career, not to mention a good number of endorsement deals from the biggest companies in the country. He is certainly on top of his game.
Some of his favourite movies are: Amala, Diamond Ring, Violated, Hostages out of Bound, and Keeping Faith, etc.
John Okafor: Since his role in “Mr Ibu” in 2004, his acting career took off, meanwhile the name Mr Ibu stuck. His comedic touch to his roles had made him a household favourite. He is one of the biggest actors in Nollywood.
Among his favourite movies are: Mr Ibu in London, 9 Wives, Mr Ibu, Police Recruit, Keziah, Most Wanted, Kidnappers, Love Wahala, Desperate Poor Man, etc.
Desmond Elliot: Desmond Elliot has starred in and directed many Nollywood movies before venturing into politics back in 2014, but before politics he was arguably one of Nollywood’s most famous faces and still is. Some of his movies are: Unveil, Tatu, Esohe, A Time to Hill, Prophet Nebu, Perfect Strangers, 3 Is A Crowd, Atlas, Hire a Man, The Silver Spoon, etc. It’s no wonder he made the list.
Nkem Owoh: Also known as “Osuofia”, Owoh has become one of the main faces in Nollywood since the 80s. His comical roles have taken him far and wide with many roles as well as making him one of Nollywood’s most bankable actors.
He has starred in: Spanner, Osuofia in London, Stronger Than Pain, True Story The Master, Ukwa, etc.
Jim Iyke: Apart from being one of the most sought after Nollywood actors, Jim Iyke also has a number of other business ventures that have made him quite rich, from a water company to a clothing line. The business main-actor has done well for himself. He is also fondly called the Nollywood bad boy.
Among his popular movies are Last Flight To Abuja, American Driver, Between Kings and Queens, Games Men Play, Palace War, etc.
Ramson Nouah: He is Nollywood’s Lover Boy. Nouah soared to fame from his romantic roles. Acting since 1993, he has established himself as an A list actor and also made himself quite a fortune.
He has featured in: My Wife and I, Deranged, Body Language, Death of the Sheik, The Accidental Spy, (all in 2017), etc.
Yul Edochie: He is the son of veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie. He has starred in numerous Nollywood movies including Wind of Glory, Rain of Hope, The Bride Is Mine, Testimonies of Pain, The End is Near, Olamma, The Cripple, etc.
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.’