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Meet The Top 10 Richest Nollywood Actors Alive by Justice629(m): 6:04pm On Oct 15, 2014
There is no question that Nollywood movie industry has created a lot of opportunities for many gifted actors and actresses. A lot of people have taken these advantages to create wealth. Here we pick up the list of ten richest Nigerian Nollywood actors.

1. Richard Mofe Damijo
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Former Nigerian journalist and publisher Richard Evans Eyimofe Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, comes at number one in our list. Having featured in many movies he is one of Nigeria’s highest paid actors. In 2005 he won the African MovieAcademy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

2. Jim Iyke
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Jim Iyke (James Ikechukwu Esomugha) is a Nigerian actor and singer-songwriter. One of the popular Nollywood actors has performed in over 150 films. He has earned a lot of money from acting, endorsements and his business.

3. Nkem Owoh (Osuofia)
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Nigerian comedian and movie actor Nkem Owoh better known as Osuofia is one of the veterans of comedy movies in Nigeria. He acted in the 2003 film Osuofia in London. The Nigerian Daily Sun has described him as a “king of comedy”. The film became one of the highest selling Nollywood films.

4. Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki)
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Popular Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze is best known for playing alongside Osita Iheme in most movies after their breakthrough in the movie Aki na Ukwa. In 2007 Ikedieze received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Movie Academy Awards.

5. Osita Iheme (Pawpaw)
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Nollywood actor Osita Iheme is widely known for acting the role of ‘Pawpaw’ in the film Aki na Ukwa together with Chinedu Ikedieze. He received Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007. Many consider him to be Nigeria’s best-known actor.

6. Ramsey Nouah
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We cannot leave out Ramsey Nouah from our list. One of the first Nollywood movies in which he appeared was Silent Night. Some of his other movies are Battle of Love, When Love Dies, Dangerous Twins, To Love an Angel, A Private Storm, and The Figurine. Nouah is considered to be one of the most sought-after actors in Nigeria.

7. Desmond Elliot
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Desmond Elliot, one of the richest Nigerian actors, known for Painful World 2 (2006), Unfinished Business 2 (2007) and True Colors 2 (2008). He has played in more than 200 movies. He earned his money by acting, endorsements and advertisements.

8. Mike Ezuruonye
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One can’t make this list without including one of the most gifted actors in Nollywood Mike Ezuruonye. He is reaping the reward of his talents and take his position in our list.

9. Nonso Diobi
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Nigerian actor Nonso Diobi who was first seen in ‘Border Line’ film, shot to publicity with his role in ‘Hatred‘. He has since featured in more than 60 movies and is an ambassador for a popular telecommunication company in Nigeria.

10. John Okafor (Mr Ibu)
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Top Nollywood actor John Okafor, otherwise known as Mr Ibu, is considered to be one of Nigeria’s most gifted comic characters. Apart from acting Mr Ibu makes money as a football agent. He is one of the richest Nollywood actors.

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Re: Meet The Top 10 Richest Nollywood Actors Alive by Justice629(m): 6:11pm On Oct 15, 2014
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Re: Meet The Top 10 Richest Nollywood Actors Alive by Nobody: 6:13pm On Oct 15, 2014
How much do they worth?












Meanwhile, vote for buhari for the next president coming 2015.
Re: Meet The Top 10 Richest Nollywood Actors Alive by 1stola: 7:29pm On Oct 15, 2014
1goodman:


bros na for you oo.. must you post ds on every thread on nl ? abi yu don collect bribe ni ?
pls shut up!
This is not your post.
btw, op is not complaining
Re: Meet The Top 10 Richest Nollywood Actors Alive by 1goodman: 7:48pm On Oct 15, 2014
1stola:

pls shut up!
This is not your post.
btw, op is not complaining

u r a modafuka !
Re: Meet The Top 10 Richest Nollywood Actors Alive by qadeerkug(m): 7:56pm On Oct 15, 2014
eeeh thought unah go forget mr ibu my best comedian actor cheesy
Re: Meet The Top 10 Richest Nollywood Actors Alive by 1stola: 7:57pm On Oct 15, 2014
1goodman:


u r a modafuka !
And you're a môron.
Re: Meet The Top 10 Richest Nollywood Actors Alive by qadeerkug(m): 8:02pm On Oct 15, 2014
1stola:

And you're a môron.
make unah stop dis bullshiit ahbeq both of ya re maturity nah huh disgusting
Re: Meet The Top 10 Richest Nollywood Actors Alive by Abbey2sam(m): 10:29pm On Oct 15, 2014
How can you just come here and write some bulls.hit without any fact
Re: Meet The Top 10 Richest Nollywood Actors Alive by rattlesnake(m): 12:21am On Oct 16, 2014
undecided iyke hmmmmm

We have lost the meaning of wealth
Re: Meet The Top 10 Richest Nollywood Actors Alive by priscaoge(f): 12:22am On Oct 16, 2014
^^^^^And why are those guys fighting and derailing a thread? Na wa ooo undecided




@Topic Hmmm nice one! But Seriously if it's Lalasticlala he will narrow it down with facts and how much they worth. All the Same Nice job!!!
Re: Meet The Top 10 Richest Nollywood Actors Alive by mekuilis(m): 5:40am On Oct 16, 2014
Something ain't right here......I dunno what it is,but just fix it.

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