Our ranking of the richest Nollywood actresses uses public data shared by different sources online. This list is just an estimated value of their respective net worth, and it’s highly competitive as it keeps changing every year because overtaking is allowed.
Below are the 20 richest Nollywood actresses who have graced the screens of Nigerians with elegant and unique acting skills.
Top 20 Richest Nollywood Actresses and Their Net Worth
20. Ngozi Ezeonu
Ngozi Ezeonu is a Nigerian actress and former journalist, notable for playing maternal roles in Nollywood movies. In 2012, she starred in Adesuwa, a role that earned her the Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards. She was born on May 23, 1965, in Ogbunike, Nigeria. Ngozi Ezeonu net worth is estimated at $500,000.
19. Patience Ozokwor
Patience Ozokwor is a Nigerian musician, fashion designer, gospel singer and actress. She won the Best Supporting Actress 2012 & 2013 award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. She was born on September 14, 1958, in Ngwo, Nigeria. Patience Ozokwor net worth is estimated at $650, 000.
18. Mary Remmy Njoku
Mary Remmy Njoku, also known as Mary Remmy or Mary Remmy Njoku, is a Nigerian actress and film producer, and Director General of the award-winning Lagos-based film house, ROK Studios, in Nigeria, which was recently acquired by French TV giant, CANAL+. She was born on March 20, 1985, in Amuwo Odofin, Nigeria. Mary Remmy Njoku net worth is estimated at $730,000.
17. Clarion Chukwura
Clarion Chukwura is a Nigerian actress and humanitarian. She studied Acting and Speech at the Department of Dramatic Arts of Obafemi Awolowo University. She is the mother of music video director Clarence Peters. Not only that, but she was born on July 24, 1964, in Lagos, Nigeria. Clarion Chukwura net worth is estimated at $850,000.
16. Nkiru Sylvanus
Nkiru Sylvanus is a Nigerian actress and politician. She has featured in over two hundred movies and won the awards for Best Actress of the Year at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. She was born on April 21, 1985, in Abia, Nigeria. Nkiru Sylvanus net worth is estimated at $970,000.
15. Kate Henshaw
Kate Henshaw, also known as Kate Henshaw-Nuttall, is a Nigerian actress. In 2008, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the movie “Stronger than Pain”. She was born on July 19, 1971, in Calabar, Nigeria. Kate Henshaw net worth is estimated at $1 million.
14. Tonto Dikeh
Tonto Charity Dikeh is a Nigerian actress, singer, songwriter and humanitarian. On 27 August 2000, Tonto Dikeh set up her foundation, the Tonto Dikeh Foundation. She was born on June 9, 1985, in Ikwerre, Nigeria. Tonto Dikeh net worth is estimated at $1.2 million.
13. Oge Okoye
Oge Okoye is a Nigerian actress from Nnewi in Anambra State. Oge Okoye was born in London, and later moved to live in Lagos with her family. She completed her primary school in London before moving to Nigeria. She was born on November 16, 1980, in London, United Kingdom. Oge Okoye net worth is estimated at $1.3 million.
12. Chika Ike
Chika ‘Nancy’ Ike is a Nigerian actress, television personality, producer, businesswoman, philanthropist and former model. She was born on November 8, 1985, in Onitsha, Nigeria. Chika Ike net worth is estimated at $1.45 million.
11. Omoni Oboli
Omoni Oboli is a Nigerian actress, scriptwriter, film director, producer and digital filmmaker. She studied at the New York Film Academy and has written several screenplays, including The Figurine, Anchor Baby, Fatal Imagination, Being Mrs Elliott, The First Lady and Wives on Strike. She was born on April 22, 1978, in Benin City, Nigeria. Omoni Oboli net worth is estimated at $1.6 million.
10. Stephanie Okereke
Stephanie Okereke Linus is a Nigerian actress, film director and model. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress, the 2006 Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress, and three nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2005, 2009 and 2010. She was also the runner-up for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant of 2002. Not only that, but she was born on October 2, 1982, in Ngor-Okpala, Nigeria. Stephanie Okereke net worth is estimated at $1.7 million.
9. Uche Jombo
Uche Jombo Rodriguez, is a Nigerian actress, screenwriter and film producer. She was among the several celebrities like Omoni Oboli, Laura Ikeji and some more, to launch GrandLux Cafe Located in Lekki on the 30th of November 2018. She was born on December 28, in Abiriba, Nigeria. Uche Jombo net worth is estimated at $1.8 million.
8. Ini Edo
Ini Edo is a Nigerian actress. Ini Edo began her film career in 2000, and has featured in more than 100 movies since her debut. In 2013, Ini Edo was a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant. In 2014, Miss Ini Edo was appointed by the United Nations as a United Nations Habitat Youth Envoy. She was born on April 23, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria. Ini Edo net worth is estimated at $1.95 million.
7. Mercy Johnson
Mercy Johnson Okojie is a Nigerian actress born on August 28, 1984, in Lagos to a former naval officer, Mr Daniel Johnson and Mrs Elizabeth Johnson, and she is the fourth child in a family of seven. She started her primary education in Calabar. She hails from Okene in Kogi State. Her father, being a naval officer, was later transferred to Lagos State where she continued her education at a Nigerian Navy Primary School. Furthermore, she went to a Rivers State Secondary School for her secondary education in addition to the Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. In 2009, she won an award for Best Supporting Actress at the 2009 African Movie Award ceremony for her performance in the movie “Live to Remember” and Best Actress award at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for her role in the comedy movie Dumebi the Dirty Girl. In December 2011, she was listed as Google’s most searched Nigerian celebrity, a position she also held in 2012. Mercy Johnson net worth is estimated at $2 million.
6. Rita Dominic
Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha is a Nigerian actress. In 2012, Rita Dominic won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She was born on July 12, 1975, in Mbaise, Nigeria. Rita Dominic net worth is estimated at $2.2 million.
5. Funke Akindele
Akindele-Bello Olufunke Ayotunde is a Nigerian actress and producer. Funke Akindele starred in the sitcom I Need to Know from 1998 to 2002, and in 2009, Funke won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She was born on August 24, 1977, in Ikorodu, Nigeria. Funke Akindele net worth is estimated at $2.3 million.
4. Chioma Chukwuka
Chioma Chukwuka is a Nigerian actress, director and movie producer. In 2007, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for “Best Actress in a leading role” for her performance in the movie “Sins of the flesh”, and the Afro Hollywood award for best actress in a lead role in 2010. She was born on March 12, 1980, in Nigeria. Chioma Chukwuka net worth is estimated at $2.4 million.
3. Ibinabo Fiberesima
Ibinabo Fiberesima, is a Nigerian film actress, ex-beauty pageant and event manager. She is a former President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria. She was born on January 13, 1970, in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Ibinabo Fiberesima net worth is estimated at $3.6 million.
2. Omotola Jalade
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde MFR is a Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist and former model. Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, Omotola has appeared in over 300 films, selling millions of video copies. She was born on February 7, 1978, in Lagos, Nigeria. Omotola Jalade net worth is estimated at $4.8 million.
1. Genevieve Nnaji
Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress, producer, and director. She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005, making her the first actor to win the award. She was born on May 3, 1979, in Mbaise, Nigeria. Genevieve Nnaji net worth is estimated at $6 million.