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Checkout Top 10 Richest Nollywood Actresses
Not only are they making money from movies, they also have investments, sponsorships and endorsements with well known brands. They are among the top richest actresses in Nollywood.
Genevieve Nnaji: Genevieve Nnaji tops the list with movies that have grossed over N100 million at the box office. Genevieve is definitely a house hold name and is known not just in Nigeria, but other parts of the world, even appearing in the biggest talk show, the Oprah Winfrey show in 2009. She has starred in over 80 Nollywood movies including the award winning ‘Ije’ the journey which grossed N60 million turning out to be Nigeria’s highest grossing movie ever.
Genevieve started her acting career as a child actress in the then popular TV soap Opera ‘Ripples’ at eight. In 2004 she was chosen as the face of Lux in a highly lucrative sponsorship deal.
Kate Henshaw: Kate Henshaw started her acting career in 1993 with the movie ‘when the sun sets’ and she has starred in over 50 movies. She won the African Movie Academy Award (AMAA) in 2000 for Best Actress in a leading role in the movie stronger than pain”.
Her endorsements include face of Onga, face of blessing perfume deal, the new face Samsung Mobile and electronics and she was previously a Glo ambassador she recently released her autobiography. The life of an actress. My story: she reportedly got N5 million from the Rivers State Government.
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde: Omotola who was honoured as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by The Time Magazine alongside Michelle Obama, Beyonce and Kate Middleton began her acting career in 1995 with the movie “Venom of Justice”, Her first major role was in the movie ‘mortal inheritance’ and she has gone on to do over 300 movies including the award winning ‘Ije’ starring alongside Genevieve in which she got N30 million.
‘Last flight to Abuja in which she made N24 million, “private storm” and several others. She has also won many awards including African movie academy awards (AMAA) for best actress in a supporting role in 2005, screen Nation Awards in 2012 for Pan African Best Actress among many others. In 2012 she launched her own reality show, Omotola.
Funke Akindele
Funke shot into limelight with the monster hit movie ‘Zenifa’ and has made over N60 million, netting N20 million in 2012 alone. In “The Return of Zenifa”, she got N35 million. She is also known for her major endorsements with premium brands including Vita Foam where she got N20 million Iroko TV, magi and 1960 Bet.
Her endorsements with Qlichy.com, Jobber Man. Com, Globacom, Klin detergent and Lagos State Inland Revenue service are very lucrative. She started her acting career with The TV series, I need know and won AMAA award for Best actress in a leading role in 2009.
Uche Jombo: Even though she has been dropped as Glo ambassador, with several other celebrities, Uche Jombo is still one of Nigeria’s most bankable actresses. Not only is she an actress, she is also a movie producer and a screen writer. When her movie “Lies Men Tell” was released, it sold out within four days selling over 40,000 copies.
She made her debut in the Nigerian movie industry in 1999 with the movie “Visa To Hell and has gone on to do over 60 movies including “Games Men Play” which she directed and starred as the lead character, “Damage”,
Rita Dominic: Award winning actress Rita Dominic who is one of the oldest faces in Nollywood is also a business woman with many successful movies and endorsements deals to her credit. Her endorsement deals spans across Canadian Luxury hair brand, BK unique hair, Nokia, Flat Tammy Tea, Zaron cosmetics and Glo she reportedly owns fixed assets worth over N40 million which includes landed properties and two houses.
Her award winning romantic drama the meeting which premiered in 2012 raked in over N25 million at the box office making her net worth about N950 million.
Mercy Johnson: Mercy Jonson who made her acting debut in the 2004 movie ‘The Maid’ is one of Nollywood’s highest paying actress reportedly charging N2 million for a movie role, she has a multimillion 6 bedroom mansion with a rooted car park, a swimming pool, hell equipped Gyin, bar, terrace, a pent house and boys quarters at Lagos State.
The actress who drives a lexus SUV worth 6 million also invested in properties and reportedly owns several landed properties in Lagos making her net worth about N600 million. she was recently appointed a special adviser to Kogi State Governor.
Ini Edo: Ini Edo is arguably one of the most popular actresses in Nollywood who reportedly owns over six buildings within the country with quite a lot of mouth watering endorsements with big brands like Glo Nigeria, Noble Hair, Chivita, Inec one of the richest actresses in Nollywood as she acquired a N70 million property in Lekki and drives a brand new Mercedes G-Wagon, AMG G. 65 which cost a whooping N38 million. Her net worth is said to be about N450 million.
Stephanie Okereke-Linus: Nollywood actress, Stephanie who also a film producer is married to Linus Idahosa in Paris, France in April 2012 where they chose to an exclusive castle in Paris which reproteldy cost £100,00 for their wedding. The award winning actress and producer of ‘Dry’ has many endorsements which include Kanekalon’s brand ambassador for Nigeria, Kanekalon owned by Keneka corporation Japan, Diva Pads, brand ambassador for Vlisco’s Dare to Dreanc Campaign American and also Green Valley Oatmeal brand ambassador for Africa.
Chika Ike: Who is the brand ambassador of Bullet Energy drink is also a UN ambassador, refugee ambassador for displaced persons and the founder of Chika Ike (help a child) foundation her mansion reportedly has a winning pool, gym room, private office, car Porte, Garden, massive walk in closet and state of the art interior she owns a boutique called fancy Nancy in Abuja and her net worth is said to be about N140 million.
The Garden City of Rivers State Port Harcourt at the weekend joined other parts of the world to celebrate the World Music Day, 2025, as Alliance Française showcases talents.
The event which is internationally known as Fête de la musique was held at cultural hall of the Alliance Française was a remarkable concert with memorable experience.
The event brought together music lovers, students, Artistes and members of the community For an exciting evening live performances and cultural exchange.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the world Music Day, which was created 1982 in France by the then Minister of culture, Jack Lang, ‘ Fête de la Musique’ is now celebrated in more than 100 countries every 21st June, marking the first day of summer with free concerts and musical showcases in public spaces.
In Port Harcourt, the Alliance Française honoured the tradition by spotlighting four(4) emerging artistes offering a platform to young talents shaping the city’s contemporary scene.
The audience enjoyed an unforgettable moments as they were entertained by the powerful performances from Preach A, who is known for blending fitness culture with spoken words and rhythm.
Also, artiste Emmayany delivering a vibrant fusion of afrobeat and afro pop. A singer, song writer and a performing artiste with a distinct sound.
Others were Amarachy Uko, a sensational singer with passion for soul , R&B, pop music and afrobeat.
While DJ Prospel closed the night with an energetic DJ set that got the entire hall dancing.
Earlier, the Director, Alliance Française, Port Harcourt Mrs Marina Lacal high lighted the mission of the Alliance Française saying that the event was more than a concert.
According to her, the event was put together by the Alliance Française to promote cultural diversity and foster artistic expression by connecting a long standing French tradition with creativity of the local music scene, adding that the event offerers an avenue for dialogue between culture and generations.
She stated that the event is used to promote professional and bring amateur artistes to limelight via the platform of the Alliance Française which is aimed at promoting the French Language through cultural heritage.
She explained that the celebration is also a broader series of Fête de la musique activities organized by the 10 Alliance Française across Nigeria in sync with concerts held in France and around the world simultaneously.
She further noted that the occasion reaffirms the role of Alliance Française as a cultural bridge, one where French heritage meets the pulses of Nigerian youth.
It would be recalled that no fewer than 19 artistes applied to perform at the event in Port Harcourt, but only four got approval for appearance.
The Governor of the Performing Musicians Employer’s Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Rivers State chapter, Comrade Moses Mabadeje popularly known as Mozy B said that the body has announced plans to implement performance Levy on artistes in the state with effect from 21st June.
This was carried in a statement released to The Tide Entertainment, yesterday by the Deputy Governor of the association, Comrade Abiye Howells.
According to the Governor, the announcement was made by PMAN, the only governing body that regulates the music profession in Nigeria, as authorized by the Government of Nigeria, in line with the Trade Union Act.
He stated that those affected by the Levy include (Non members)bands, groups, Hotels, Bars, lounges, Event Centres, show organizers, promoters and other stakeholders hosting events which feature live music performances within the State.
However, the Levy does not apply to members of the Performing Musicians Employer’s Association of Nigeria. (PMAN).
Comrade Moses Mabadeje, explained that this drive is aimed at financing the association and supporting the welfare and interest of musicians as outlined in Article 8 of the PMAN constitution as amended (2023). Consequently, a PMAN task force has been set up to enforce and swing into action to effect this move.
He further said that event organizers, promoters and owners of event centers are expected to comply with this regulation as the Governor has urged stakeholders to collaborate with the association to ensure the successful implementation of the levy and the peaceful co-existence between PMAN and Stockholders.
Nancy Briggs
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“French Up Your Career” PH, 2025 :Consul General Of France Harps On Proficiency In French
The Consul, General of France in Nigeria, Laurent Favier has encouraged French Learners to improve their skills on the language, as there are lots of opportunities up for grabs on the job market with fluency in French Language, saying that there are many other career paths which are often less well known to learners of French.
Participants at the “French Up Your Career” event held in Port Harcourt.
Favier who disclosed this during the just concluded third edition of the seminar tagged “French Up Your Career” organized by Alliance
Française, Port Harcourt explained that learning French doesn’t mean adding a language to your resume. It rather provides learners with new opportunities. Irrespective of their area of interest, be it diplomatic and International relations, international development, translation and Interpretation or journalism.
According to the Consul General, it was important to create awareness for young Nigerians in Port Harcourt who desire to have better understanding of how been fluent in French can create diverse career opportunities for users of the languages in Nigeria and the world at large, emphasizing that proficiency in French could possibly make learner a bridge between Nigeria and fast-developing regions.
“You previously heard this morning about how you can improve your French skills. This afternoon you will discover how being fluent in French can provide a significant edge on the job market and lead to professional careers that you may not have even considered before,”
“This event comes at the right time, as it launches the celebration of the richness and diversity of French-speaking cultures, which will mobilize us for more than a month throughout Nigeria and alongside other French-speaking countries,” Favier added.
He further highlighted that French is spoken by over 300 million people across the world, saying that, it’s one of the official languages of the United Nations, the European Union, and the African Union.
“There are many neighbouring African countries to Nigeria ,who have French as one of their primary languages of communication including Cameroon, Chad, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. So, what does this mean for you as students here in Nigeria?” He asked
“These sectors in which the French Embassy is often mobilized are the business and marketing field for example, as French is often the preferred language in many multinational companies, particularly those in the energy, oil and telecommunications sectors. I’m thinking as well in technology and IT,” he said
He noted that French-speaking countries in Africa are investing heavily in tech, innovation, and infrastructure, revealing that companies in Tech are looking for bilingual professionals to assist with software localization, customer support, and managing projects in French-speaking regions.
“The French embassy is not only mobilized to help learners discover promising sectors. We are also providing our support and expertise in
training teachers and optimizing university programs,” he summed up
Also, the linguistics cooperation attaché, French Embassy in Nigeria, Magaly Losange, who also gave a lecture at the seminar, in an interview with Newsmen said that the main purpose of the seminar was to be more informative and supportive to those who want to make a skill out of French Language,saying that as the linguistics cooperation attaché of the French Embassy it is her duty to promote French language through culture.
She cited traditional stereotypes as a major challenge affecting the growth and development of French in Nigeria, as school, teachers at the primary and secondary level in most cases teach French using the traditional way, where students learn French, but could not put words and grammar together as a skill for communicate.
“French is important. I don’t see French as colonization, l see French as a key to embrace globalization, l hope that learners will be inspired and ready to embrace the global village,” Losange said.
She however said that the French Embassy is working to ensure that equipments to facilitate the learning of French is put in place to enable learners improve their skills fast, which in two to three years learners should be able to communicate with French, advising learners to be intentional with learning the language, through social media and other workable devices to advance their skills for certification and better opportunities.
Highlight of the event which had about 250 participants in attendance was the eloquence award ceremony where students were awarded for their eloquence in French language by the Director, Alliance Française Port Harcourt, Mrs.Marina Lacal alongside the Linguistics cooperation attaché of the French Embassy in Nigeria, Magaly Losange.
After two edition of the seminar it was the turn of the Alliance Française, Port Harcourt to host the Third edition.
It would be recalled that the first edition of ” “French Up Your Career” event was organized at the Alliance Française Lagos on October 23, the second one at UNILAG on November 24, 2024 respectfully.