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Kate Henshaw Tops 10 Richest Nollywood Actresses’ List
Nigeria’s movie industry
popularly known as Nollywood has gained global recognition as the third largest movie producing industry in the world, Some of the vibrant and outstanding actresses have capitalized on the ample opportunity to create wealth for themselves. A recent report has shown that Kate Henshaw tops the list of 10 richest Nollywood actresses in 2015 and their net worths.
The rating is based on their endorsement deals, recent performances and other businesses they have been involved in over the past years starting from the 10th position to the 1st.
*10: Chioma Chukwuka – N46 million worth: The absolutely scandal free actress has featured in about 70 movies and has raked in millions for herself and family, she earned N8 million from movies in 2007. In 2008, she also earned a whopping N9 million, she owns two houses and various property in Lagos and her home state.
*9: Monalisa Chinda – N49 million: Between 2004 and 2008, Monalisa earned about N25 million. The actress and producer is about to release her movie which is already in its final stages. She also owns landed property in choice location both in Rivers and Lagos states.
*8 Uche Jombo – N49.5 million: The Glo Ambassador and model who earned more than N11 million in 2009 seems unstoppable at the moment. The year 2013/2014 could see her top this list since some of her movies are not yet released and the ones showing in cinemas are still enjoying sold out status across the continent.
*7: Patience Ozokwor – N51 million: The Enugu State born. A-list actress is Nicknamed Mama G in the Nollywood Clan, she is the oldest on the list and she is notable for her tough and “wicked” roles in movies. Mama G who is also a musician has been consistent in the industry and her roles have been raw energy. She is very diverse in her investment with several landed property.
*6: Omotola Jolade Ekeinde – 53 million: In 2007, she grossed N9 million, she has great passion for cars and drives more expensive cars than any actress in Nollywood, her garage is estimated to worth N20 million. The mother of four adorable children, model and musician has recently stepped up her game in the music industry. Her debut album “GBA” introduced her to the music industry, while her second album “Me, Myself and Eyes” has defined her as truly talented musician. The production and promotion of her album cost her a whooping N13 million.
*5:Mercy Johnson – N55 million worth: By 2008, Mercy Johnson had appeared in 15 movies and earned N11.4million from movies alone, the following year she earned N13 million and she featured in the Emen Isong hit movie “Guilty pleasures”. She is also an investor in property including six landed property in Lagos.
*4: RITA DOMINIC – N58 million worth: In 2014, Rita Dominic won the city people’s award as the most outstanding actress. She is also the face of Nokia and Glo Ambassador. She is a business woman and has done well both as an actress and a model. Her assets include landed property and two homes estimated to be worth over N40 million. Between 2008 and 2009, she earned N16 million, most of which came from endorsement deals. She is about to launch a book and produce her own film.
*3: Ini Edo – N60 million worth: Ini Edo has five buildings to her credit, most of the buildings are being rented to tenants. By 2007, she had earned N15 million from her movies and businesses, she has just produced her latest flick “memories of the heart” which will be premiered in United States of America. She is part of the Glo pride pack and she is also part of the project to move Nollywood to the next level. She is fully involved in Nollywood USA.
*2: Genevieve Nnaji – N64 million By 2009, Genevieve Nnaji raised the bar and she was paid $25,000 in the blockbuster international hit movie “Ije” produced by Chineze Anyaene, a model and also a single, she became the face of Lux in 2004 and was subsequently involved with Pronto beverage and Omo detergent.
Between 2004 and 2006, she earned a whopping N31.3 million, N14 million came from her two years deal with Lux $100 thousand, she decided to delve into the fashion industry and launched her clothing line St Genevieve in 2008 which is presently been managed by fashion icon Zizi Cardow and is reported to be N20 million.
There is no doubt that she would have been topping the least with a great margin if she had eventually gotten the Globacom deal. She became the first to be contacted by the telecommunication’s giant for an endorsement deal, she demanded N50 million, while Globacom wanted to sign her on for N30 million. She was reported to have tried to salvage the deal but she lost it.
*1: Kate Henshaw – N67 million: By 2006, Kate Henshaw had earned N10 million, the following year she reached N12 million, the warm and beautiful star is also a model, a former Glo Ambassador and face of Onga, she had since earned a whopping N20 million between 2008 and 2010. Kate has starred in well over 50 movies, she won the Africa Movie.
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.