Entertainment
Richard Mofe Damijo Emerges Richest Nollywood Actor For 2015
It is no gainsaying that in
most Nollywood movies that we watch these days, almost all Nollywood actors play the role of rich and wealthy men, but only few of us bother to ask if they are really rich and wealthy in real life situation.
Most Nollywood actors have been able to make it really big in life through acting and there has been questions pertaining to who the richest and highest paid Nollywood actor or actors are in Nigeria movies industry.
Vividly enumerated below are the top ten (10) richest and highest paid Nollywood actors in Nigeria 2015. A recent post in the social media declared Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD) as the first among the list of top ten richest actors in Nollywood for 2015.
Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD)
Popularly called RMD by fans has been there right from the day one of the Nollywood actor could be addressed with him as a veteran Nollywood actor who has contributed a lot to Nollywood progress.
A former journalist and publisher, RMD has acted alongside Stella Damasus and they use to play the role of husband and wife. A former commissioner in Delta State, RMD won the African movie Academy Award (AMAA) for best actor in a leading role in 2005.
Jim Iyke
Jim Iyke needs no introduction in the Nigerian movie clan. He is often called Nollywood “bad boy” due to his bad boy roles and hot temper in movies. He occupies the number two positions in the list according to the report.
Nkem Owoh (Osuofia)
Nkem Owoh popularly called “Osuofia” is an actor and singer who made himself popular after he exhaustively displayed his acting talent in the movie titled ‘Ukwa’. He was also featured in a movie called “Osuofia” in London and it was a comedy like drama he got his name Osuofia from the hilarious movie.
Cheinedu Ikedieze (Aki)
Best known for playing along side his movie twin brother Osita Iheme (paw-paw). The Imo State born actor rose to fame through a movie titled “Aki na Ukwa” in 2011. He was honoured as a member of the order of the Federal Republic (MFR). He and Osita are among the very best in the industry when it comes to entertaining viewers with mischief.
He is one of the top ten richest Nollywood actors whose network is estimated to be over $1.6 million.
Osita Iheme (Paw-Paw)
Osita Iheme and Chinedu Ikedieze are brothers when it comes to Nollywood movies. They started their acting career at the same time. They feel more comfortable when they act together in a movie. He has received many awards and special recognition and honours as member of the order of the Niger (MON). he is said to be worth $1.5 million.
Ramsey Nouah
Nollywood’s “Lover boy” and “Silent Night” lead actor Is a house hold name and needs no introduction in the movie dom. His exploits in Nigeria’s make believe industry is legendary and he is among the list of highest paid and richest actors in Nollywood 2015.
Desmond Elliot
Desmond Eliot is an actor, producer and director as well as a politician who has succeeded in inking his name in the list of richest Nollywood actors in 2015. He has also contributed immense to the growth of Nollywood having featured in over 200 movies.
Nonso Diobu
He is one of the handsome actors in Nollywood who has featured in several movies in the industry and was once an MTN and Glo Ambassador. He is said to be worth about $1.0 million.
Mike Ezuruonye
Mike is another handsome dude in Nollywood and has featured in many hit movies most of which he plays lead roles. He is among the richest in the industry. He is also an airtel ambassador.
John Okafor
John Okafor often called Mr Ibu is a Nollywood actor and comedian. He is considered to be Nigeria’s most talented comic characters. His honorary acting is often characterized by stupidity, hilarious imbecility and a sharp disconnection from reality.
He is currently excelling right now and has been endorsed lately by different Nigerian brands including God is God Road Transport Company, Naira BET and GOTV Company as well as Etisalat a telecommunication giant. He has featured in not less than 100 Nollywood movies.
Source: Nigeria Trend
Entertainment
Valentine’s Day: Streaming Of Heartbreak Songs Increased Massively-Spotify
Spotify yesterday revealed a significant surge in heartbreak song streams in Nigeria during the Valentine’s Day season, with a 626 percent increase between 2022 and 2024.
This was disclosed in a statement issued in Lagos, Nigeria by Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa Phiona Okumu.
Okumu said, “Spotify data reveals a surprising trend, a massive surge in heartbreak song streams.
“Nigerians are turning to their playlists to express their emotions, with a staggering 626 per cent overall growth in heartbreak streams from 2022 to 2024.
“This Valentine, the sound of love is accompanied by the sound of heartbreak, and the data shows it’s louder than ever before.”
She said on Valentine’s Day, most surprisingly, male listeners streamed heartbreak songs at a significantly higher rate than female listeners, with a 362 per cent increase compared to 169 per cent among women.
“This could suggest that men resonate with the feeling of heartbreak more and turn to music as a private outlet for processing emotions.
“Whatever the reason, one thing is clear, when love is in the air, so is heartbreak and Nigerian men are pressing play on their pain more than expected.
“While Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with grand gestures, heartbreak is a common theme on Valentine’s Day -more than what’s publicly shown,” she said.
Nigerians will join their counterparts across the world to mark the 2025 Valentine’s today.
Entertainment
Tems Becomes Co-owner Of MLS Club
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has joined MLS side San Diego FC’s ownership group as a club partner.
SDFC announced today that Tems joined the ownership group through her company, The Leading Vibe.
In the process, Tems became the first African woman to be involved in MLS ownership.
“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a club partner,” SDFC chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour said in a statement.
“Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us reach new audiences and spread the word about our unique project, which, of course, has its foundations in sub-Saharan Africa through the unique Right to Dream organisation.”
Reacting to her addition as the latest partner in SDFC’s ownership group, the singer said: “I am thrilled to join San Diego FC’s ownership group and to be part of a club that celebrates creativity, culture, and the power of community.
“Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and I am excited to help build something special in San Diego, a city that thrives on diversity and innovation.”
Entertainment
Toyin Lawani Cries Out Over Side Effects Of Epidural
Fashion and beauty entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, has claimed she is enduring back pain and that her spine is degenerating.
Lawani revealed this in a video posted on social media last Tuesday.
In the clip, she opened up about her experience with epidural anesthesia, an injection administered to pregnant women in the spine to reduce pain during childbirth.
The mother of three claimed that since receiving the injection, she has not felt like herself.
She accused doctors of not fully informing women about the long-term side effects of epidurals.
According to Lawani, she received the anesthetic injection during the birth of her last two children.
She said, “When you hear ‘epidural,’ run. Doctors tell you about the side effects but do not tell you about the long-term effects on your body. I have about three friends having the same issues that I am having.
“Like, I am just 42, how did I end up with spine issues? I have a degenerating spine. I have implants in my spine. I go paralyzed. I can’t stand for a long time. I can’t even breathe properly sometimes because it affected so many things in my body when I had the surgery.
“They will not tell you because you just want the pain to go away. I have had two epidurals. I had my first as natural birth. The last two were epidural. The last one I had epidural because I had to undergo a surgery and I had no choice.
“See, the pain does not stop. My back is killing me and my spine is degenerating.”
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