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Nollywood: Omotola Tops List Of 20 Best Actresses For 2015
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Nollywood, Nigeria’s movie clan is one of the most top ranking movies industry worldwide and has a lot of actresses who keep the viewers glued to their screens both for their acting talent or beauty.
Below are the top 20 most beautiful and sexiest actresses who ruled the industry as of 2015.
20. Daniella Okeke – She is a Nigerian actress from Imo state. She has starred in a number of Nollywood movies including “Stronger Than Pain” and “As Joke in Lagos Cougars’ which earned her a nomination for Best Actress in a leading role in the 10th edition of African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2014, Nigeria Entertainment Awards etc.
19. Ebube Nwagbo- She is a Nigerian actress from Anambra state. She is one of the veteran actresses in Nollywood. She has shown her acting prowess in a number of blockbuster Nollywood movies and one of the sought after actresses by Nollywood producers and marketers.
18.Angela Okorie- She is a Nigerian actress from Imo state. She is one of fast rising actresses having played lead roles in a couple of movies.
17. Damilola Adegbeti- She is a Nigerian actress, model and TV personality. She starred as Thelema Duke in Tinsel and Kemi Williams in “Flower Girl.” In 2011 she won the award for Best Actress in TV series at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards.
16.Yvonne Jegede- She is an actress and model from Edo State. She made her screen debut starring as one of the girls in TU Face’s video for his hit song African queen. She has since starred in various Nollywood movies.
15. Anita Joseph- She is a controversial Nigerian actress and singer who hails from Anambra state. Although, she has not had major acting roles, she is not a new comer to Nollywood having been in industry over eight years.
14.Yvonne Chinyere Okoro- She is a Ghanaian actress born in Ghana to a Nigerian, father and Ghanaian mother. She has received various awards and nominations for her acting talent both in Ghana and in the whole of Africa.
13.Juliet Ibrahim- She was born on 3rd of March 1986. She is a Ghanaian actress, producer and singer of Lebanese, Liberian and Ghanaian decent” she has been referred to as the most beautiful woman in West Africa by A Listers Magazine. She has featured in a number of Nollywood movies both in Nigeria and Ghana.
12. Venita Akpofure- She is a Nigerian actress, model and TV personality. She is one of the fast rising stars in the acting business. She currently stars in the Sitcom AY’s crib.
11. Mercy Aigbe- She is a Nigerian actress. She is one of the prominent actresses in the Yoruba Nollywood clan. She has starred in many movies and received nominations in various award events.
10. Tonto Dike- Tonto Dike is one of the A-List Actresses in the Nollywood industry, featuring in scores of movies since 2005. This fair skinned girl is a screen goddess and a show stopper in the industry.
9. Rita Dominic- At 39, this fashionable Nigerian actress’s beauty is telling Ranked as the 5th richest Nigerian actress, Rita won the Africa Movie Academy Award for best Actress in 2012.
8. Mercy Johnson- The widely acclaimed Nollywood sensation is a must on this list with her delectable features, any man would be spell bound. One of the highest paid Nolly wood actresses, Mercy Johnson brings uniqueness and originality to the Nollywood scene.
7. Chioma Chukwuka- Chioma Chukwuka is a darling of the Nollywood industry and a favorite of the movie clan who has featured in countless movies with several awards to her credit Out of every 10 movies in the industry, she must future in at least two.
6. Kate Henshaw- The list would do no justice without mentioning the adorable Kate Henshaw- Nuttai, one of Nollywood’s, Richest actresses. She epitomizes hard work and excellence. She won an award in the 2008 at the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) for best actress in leading role.
5. Chika Ike- This slot goes to charming Chika, a distinctive Nigerian actress and entrepreneur. This cynosure of eyes has rare qualities that have made her thrive successfully in the Nollywood industry.
4. Stephanie Okereke- Stephanie Okereke is a 32years old Nigerian actress and Film Direct. Her undeniable beauty can be gauged with the fact that she was crowned The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2002. She has won notable awards as an actress like the 2003 Real Award for Best Actress and the 2006 Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress.
3. Osas Ighodaro- Osas ighodaro is a Nigerian American actress and model who won the Miss Black USA pageant in 2010. This young fascinating Tinsel starlet is a sight to behold.
2.Genevieve Nnaji- Genevieve Nnaji is in the second spot with her alluring beauty. This single mother of one is not only one of the most beautiful Nigerian actresses, but also one of the most popular Nigerian actresses. She has been endorsed by prominent international agencies as a talented and awe inspiring lady.
1.Omotola Jalade- Ekehinde- Ekehinde tops the list of 20 actresses who ruled Nollywood in 2015. This ageless beauty queen just keeps everyone jaw dropping with her ravishing countenance and looks. ‘Omosexy’ as she is fondly called by fan is married with four kids. She started her acting career far back in 1995. She has been a positive force in the Nollywood industry.
Source: Media Hoarders.
Entertainment
My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Entertainment
Simi Joins Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Entertainment
Davido, Zlatan, Others In Attendance At Asake’s Atlanta Concert
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’
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