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Jim Iyke Tops List Of 20 Richest Nollywood Actors, Now
Millions of Nigerians enjoy great movies with educating stories and feel pure emotions, thanks to Nollywood. No wonder, Nollywood actors are paid a lot. Who are the top 20 richest Nollywood actors in 2018-2019? Let us find out together. It’s fun to learn more about Nigerian actors. Since our country is pretty populated, with over 190 million people, it has to have its own movie industry. Nollywood actors are famous and well-paid. Many Nigerian actors are loved all across Africa, and the top Nigerian actors earn millions of Naira. The richest actor in Nigeria is number one followed by the names of Nigerian actors whose net worth is a bit lower.
Jim Iyke – $30 million
Iyke is the richest actor in Nigeria now. This famous actor acted in over 150 movies. He is wealthy and loved by his fans who know that his real name is James Ikechukwu Esomugha. The star of ‘American Driver’ (2017) is very successful. According to celebritynetworth.com, Jim’s net worth is approximately 30 million U.S. dollars, but based on the information provided by dailyadvent.com, the actor’s wealth is much lower and is about 8 million U.S. dollars.
Richard Mofe-Damijo – $15 million
The winner of the Best Actor title in 2015 is still very popular in 2019. This veteran Nollywood star is also known as RMD. He is most loved for his role in ‘Ripples’ television series. His net worth is approximately 15 million U.S. dollars. But, according to 360dopes.com, Richard Mofe-Damijo has nearly 7 million U.S. dollars.
Desmond Elliot – $10 million
people achieve great results in different lines of work. For example, Desmond Elliot is not only a great actor but also a famous politician. Having approximately 200 films behind his back, this successful man is one of the top 20 richest Nollywood actors in 2018. His net worth is about 10 million U.S. dollars, but, celebritynetworth.com claims that the net worth of this actor is 5 million U.S. dollars.
Chidi Mokeme – $7 million Chidi Mokeme is a good-looking television host and professional actor. He is popular for hosting the game show ‘Gulder Ultimate Search’ and Nollywood movies ‘The Seed’, ’76′ and many more. Mokeme is one of the top Nigerian actors, and he has a fantastic net worth of about 7 million U.S. dollars.
Segun Arinze – $5.1 million:
Segun Arinze was the star of the film ‘Black Arrow,’ and former head of Actors’ Guild of Nigeria. Those who watched the series ‘Ripples’ would not remember Richard Mofe-Damijo’s role, but also Segun Arinze. Arinze’s net worth is over 5.1 million U.S. dollars.
Mike Ezuruonye – $4.7 million
He is good-looking and one of the richest actors in Nigeria, Mike Ezuruonye made the right decision when he quit his job in a bank and went into acting. His roles in various Nollywood films have brought him prestigious awards, fame and wealth. Mr. Ezuruonye’s net worth is approximately 4.7 million U.S. dollars, but according to 360dopes.com, the net worth of the actor is 3.5 million U.S. dollars.
Ramsey Nouah – $4.5 million
This handsome model is also a famous Nollywood actor who is often called ‘lover boy’ by his fans. In the 1990s, he starred in the series ‘Fortunes.’ Since then he has acted in over one hundred films, earning enough money to become one of the Nigerian actors. Nouah’s net worth is approximately 4.5 million U.S. dollars.
John Okafor – $4.2 million:
The winner of numerous African Movies Awards, John Okafor, is loved by his fans. Everyone remembers him as Mr. Ibu after the role he played in the film with the same title. The actor regularly signs endorsement deals with top brands and earns a lot of money. His net worth as one of the top 20 richest Nollywood actors is about 4.2 million U.S. dollars.
Nkem OwohN3.9 million Gaining his popularity in the 1980s, Nkem Owoh is still a famous comedian. As numerous sources reported it, Nkem Owoh’s net worth is approximately 3.9 million U.S. dollars.
Pete Edochie – $3.8 million
The legendary actor is another richest actor in Nigeria on our list. The veteran superstar’s career jumped to the heights of fame in the 1980s. He was the star of the ‘Things Fall Apart’ movie which made him popular all across the country and gave him many chances to appear in other films and win many significant awards. The actor’s net worth is 3.8 million U.S. dollars.
O.C. Ukeje – $3.7 million How many movies featuring O.C. Ukeje have you watched? Okechukwu Ukeje has acted in a lot of films. Ukeje’s net worth is about 3.7 million U.S. dollars.
Chinedu Ikedieze – $3.5 million
The star of so many films is currently one of the most influential celebrities in Nigeria besides being one of the top Nigerian actors. Mr. Ikedieze’s net worth is about 3.5 million U.S. dollars.
Olu Jacobs – $3.5 million The winner of ‘Best Actor’ award and other titles, Olu Jacobs, has acted in more than 100 films. You can watch them all and enjoy his talent. Olu Jacobs has a huge net worth of approximately 3.5 million U.S. dollars.
Emeka Ike – $3 million This famous Nigerian is also an actor whose overwhelming career started in the 1990s and continues today. This actor boasts an impressive net worth of about 3 million U.S. dollars according to dailyadvent.com, but his net worth is 2 million U.S. dollars, as noted by 360dopes.com.
Kanayo O Kanayo – $2.5 million
The beginning of the 1990s was an excellent year for Nollywood fans because such movies as ‘Living in Bondage’ were released. This particular film featured Kanayo O Kanayo whose acting career quickly developed and made him famous and rich. The actor’s net worth is about 2.5 million U.S. dollars.
Kenneth Okonkwo – $2 million
Kenneth Okonkwo studied business administration, but he ended up acting in ‘Living in Bondage’. As an actor, he won many awards and is now rich and famous all across Nigeria. His estimated net worth is about 2 million U.S. dollars.
Adekola Odunlade – $1.9 million: Yoruba actors are loved in Nollywood and are also wealthy and interesting to watch on the screen. Besides building a remarkable acting career, Adekola Odunlade developed his other talents such as singing and producing. His net worth is approximately 1.9 million US dollars.
Yul Edochie – $1.85 million While Yul Edochie is not yet as wealthy as his father Pete Edochie, this young Nigerian actor looks great in the movies and shares his talent with millions of Nigerians. The film ‘Wind of Glory’ released in 2007 made him famous. The actor’s net worth is approximately 1.85 million U.S. dollars.
Osita Iheme – $1.5 million The ‘Pawpaw’ hero is enjoyed in many more films such as ‘Last Challenge’ or ‘Final World Cup.’ Osita Iheme knows how to act, astonish his fans with his wonderful delivery and make everyone laugh out loud. Besides being so humorous, he is also wealthy. Osita Iheme’s net worth is 1.5 million U.S. dollars.
20. Nonso Diobi – $1 million Nonso is the star of over 150 movies and one of the top 20 richest Nollywood actors 2018. The career of this man began when he was just 15 years old. He is now 41 years old and still impresses the society with his cool roles. Mr. Diobi’s net worth is approximately 1 million U.S. dollars.
These are the top 20 richest Nollywood actors in 2018 along with their net worth. Now you know the names of the most financially successful actors from Nigeria. Their style and behavior are often copied by fans who wish to live similar glamorous lives and earn as much as their favorite celebrities. However, not anyone can become a Nollywood superstar.
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.
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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.