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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
We cannot forget puting Ramsey Nouah into
our list. Fans still adore one of the first
Nollywood movies in which he appeared –
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
Desmond Elliot, who also made our list of
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
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 the
rating.
9. Nonso Diobi
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)
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.

So what's their net worth? Or the number of movie they were part of suffice?

mr ibu ke?...is he that funny
this list self looks ibotic

Pete edochie shud top dat dumb list of urs

What d criteria 4 rating?
What I mean is, what was d measure of their wealth? Endorsements? Money in d bank?
'Take home' per script? Business? Politics? I believe u catch my drift