There is no doubt that Celebrities in Nigeria have found a way to create a niche for themselves in the political sector. This appointment has made them relevant and edgy above their colleagues. This celebrities are good in their acting roles and one way or the other, they have the heart of the people. There are so many celebrities whose names are not on the list, but these are the recent and core politicians among celebrities.
1. Mercy Johnson
Popular Nollywood actress Mercy, is one name to reckon with in the industry. She is one very talented and awesome actress. She is a role model to many youths and her role in movies, the industry and country is very key. She got her political appointment as senior special Assistant to the Governor of Kogi State on entertainment, Arts and culture

2. Kunle Afolayan
Kunle is a Nollywood actor, movie director and producer. He is no doubt one of the most hardworking in the industry as a whole. His movies are always deep, as they portrait culture and so on. He got appointed as a member of the board of Lagos State council for art and culture. I believe he is definitely going to make the industry and Lagos proud.

3.Femi is one popular name in the Yoruba movie industry. He is very versatile and great at what he does. In February 2016, he was made the Special Adviser to the Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed on Arts, Culture and Tourism

4. Desmond Elliot
Desmond is a talented and popular actor in the industry. He is basically the first celebrity to have successfully won a political office. He won a slot in the Lagos state house of Assembly and he is doing great. Aside acting, Desmond has found his way into politics and he is always representing accordingly.

5. Nkiru Sylvanus
Nkiru is a popular Nollywood actress and she is easily recognized with her ability to cry in movies and you just get touched. She quit acting to dive into politics and she keeps getting appointments. She got like three political appointments, we respect this lady’s strength so much. Nkiru joined the cabinet of Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha in 2011 as his Special Assistant on Lagos State Affairs, and later became his Special Adviser on Public Affairs.

The list is endless, we are just restricted to these names. Among these celebrities are Kate Henshaw, Richard Mofe Damijo, D1, Ini edo, Hilda Dokunbo and so on.

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