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Checkout 11 Richest Actresses In Nigeria
Below is the current updated list of the richest actresses in Nigeria and their net worth in 2017, starting from the least in the list.
11. Uche Jombo Worth N370 million
The powerful Uche Jombo is not only an A-List actress, she is also a producer and Ex-Globacom Ambassador and has been nominated for numerous awards and has won many to date.
10. Mary Remmy Njoku Worth N380 Million
Though not a regular name in the movie industry, she still made it into the list of richest female actresses in Nigeria 2017 because of her husband, Jason Njoku who was the CEO of Iroking. They married on 18/8/2012. That was how she became wealthy as she is the CEO of ROK studios, a popular film production company based in Lagos.
9. Patience Ozokwor: Worth N390 Million
Mama Gee as she is fondly called is by far the most popular actress in Nigeria after Genevieve Nnaji and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde. She is also one of the most decorated actresses in Nigeria. She is said to be related to popular comic actor, Nkem Owoh, also known as ‘Osuofia.’
8. Danielle Okeke: Worth N390 Million
Danielle Okeke is a top Nollywood actress and a producer. Though not too popular like the rest, but she is good at her work. She currently owns a company called DCOVI Entertainment. She has acquired a lot over the years in the movie industry. She bought a $5,700 vertue-constellation phone and owns a house in Lekki with four cars.
7.clarion Chukwura: Worth N400 Million
If there is an actress in Nollywood who knows how to interpret her roles exactly – they way it should be, that person is Clarion Chukwura. Interestingly the veteran actress is the mother of Clarence Peters and the former wife of popular singer, Shina Peters.
6. Ini Edo Worth N450 Million
She is arguably one of the sexiest actresses in Nollywood and has featured in over 200 movies. Last year she bought a mansion in Lekki area worth over N50 million and a Mercedes G-Wagon worth N30 million. She is one of the highest paid actresses in Nollywood and has numerous sponsored deals.
5. Funke Akindele Worth N510 Million
Jenifer as fondly called is one of the most popular actresses of Yoruba decent in Nigeria and also one of the highest paid. She is an actress to reckon with in the movie industry. A very interesting person to be with, she is currently the richest Yoruba actress.
4. Omotola Jalade – Ekeinde Worth N550 Million
Many call her ‘Omosexy’ as many might think she should be at number two in the list. She has won many awards and has over a million followers on facebook.
3. Mercy Johnson – Okojie Worth N600 Million
The Kogi State born super actress has appeared in over 100 movies, but one of her best is ‘Dumebi,’ her very sexy appeal has won her many roles in movies and endorsement deals which made her super rich.
2. Genevieve Nnaji Worth N850 Million
Genevieve is regarded as a goddess in Nollywood because of her charisma and power in Nollywood. Her beauty and figure has won her deals in Amstel Malta, Etisalat, Jumia etc.
1. Rita Dominic Worth N950 Million
Rita Uchenna Dominic is from a Royal Family in Abo Mbaise in Imo State. Since childhood, she has been waxing strong in the movie industry and has starred in over 100 movies till date . She is arguably one of the highest paid actresses in Nollywood. She also produced the award winning movie. “The Meeting,” a romantic comedy drama.
Source: Nigeria info.com
Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes becomes Nollywood’s highest-grossing film of 2025, earning ?1.77bn in under four weeks.
Multi-award-winning actress and producer Funke Akindele has done it again, and this time, the numbers speak louder than applause.
Her latest film, Behind The Scenes, has officially emerged as the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2025, pulling in an astonishing ?1.767 billion in less than four weeks.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Funke Akindele Makes Box Office History as Behind The Scenes Crosses ?1.77bn
Earlier in its release cycle, the film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, revealed that Behind The Scenes smashed five opening-weekend records, including the highest single-day gross ever recorded on Boxing Day, with ?129.5 million in one day. That announcement already hinted that something unusual was unfolding.
Reacting to the milestone, FilmOne described the moment as both surreal and communal, crediting audience loyalty for pushing the film to the top spot once again as the number-one movie of the weekend. And that sentiment feels accurate. This wasn’t just ticket sales; it was momentum.
What makes this achievement even more striking is that Behind The Scenes is Funke Akindele’s third film to cross the ?1 billion mark. Before now, there was A Tribe Called Judah, and then Everybody Loves Jenifa, a film that didn’t just open big, but went on to become the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time. At this point, it’s no longer a fluke. It’s a pattern.
Part of Behind The Scenes’ success lies in strategy. The film enjoyed advanced screenings on December 10 and 11, quietly building curiosity and conversation before its nationwide release on December 12. By the time it officially hit cinemas, audiences already felt like they needed to see it.
Then there’s the cast. The film brings together a lineup that feels deliberately stacked: Scarlet Gomez, Iyabo Ojo, Destiny Etiko, Tobi Bakre, Uche Montana, and several others. Familiar faces, strong fan bases, and performances that kept word-of-mouth alive long after opening weekend.
Still, beyond timing and casting, there’s something else at work here. Funke Akindele understands Nigerian audiences. Their humour, their pacing, their emotional buttons. She doesn’t guess, she calculates, experiments, listens, and refines. That understanding has slowly turned into box-office dominance.
Behind The Scenes crossing ?1.77 billion isn’t just another headline; it’s confirmation. Funke Akindele has moved from being a successful actress to becoming one of the most reliable commercial forces Nollywood has ever produced. Three-billion-naira films don’t happen by luck. They happen when storytelling, business sense, and audience trust align.
And right now, that alignment seems firmly in her hands.
Popular Nigerian music stars, Adekunle Kosoko, widely known as Adekunle Gold, and his wife, Simi, have become parents again this time to twins.
The award-winning singer shared the joyful update on his Snapchat story on Wednesday, confirming the expansion of their family.
“Asked God for another child and he blessed me double,” she wrote.
While the couple has not yet disclosed the gender of the newborns, the announcement has sparked an outpouring of warm wishes from admirers, fellow celebrities, and industry colleagues.
Speculation had intensified in December when Simi posted a video on Instagram accompanied by the caption, “From my baby, for my babies.”
The clip showed her with a growing baby bump, fueling anticipation that another child was on the way.
Their latest blessings arrive just weeks after Simi highlighted a scene from Adekunle Gold’s newly released music video, “My Love is the Same,” further stirring excitement among fans.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Adekunle Gold and Simi who tied the knot in 2019 after a long history of friendship and musical synergy remain one of Nigeria’s most admired entertainment power couples. Both artistes were once signed to X3M Music before soaring into mainstream acclaim.
The pair welcomed their first child, Adejare Kosoko, fondly called Deja, in May 2020.
After closing out 2025 with the release of “Praise the Lord” featuring Magnito, Jesse Flames enters the new year with renewed clarity and purpose, continuing to build a body of work rooted in intention rather than noise. In a moment where Afrobeats is moving faster and louder than ever, his approach remains measured and deliberate, prioritizing meaning, craft, and longevity over momentary attention. The official music video arrives January 10.
Following the momentum of his breakout single “FLEX,” “Praise the Lord” represents a shift from celebration to grounding. Reflective and soulful, the record centers gratitude, growth, and perspective, capturing a quieter confidence that resonates beyond a single moment.
“This song is about recognizing the full picture,” Jesse shares. “The work people see and the work they don’t. The lessons, the setbacks, the growth.”
The collaboration with Magnito, a respected voice in Nigerian hip hop known for his sharp lyricism and cultural authenticity, adds depth and weight to the record, reinforcing its themes of resilience, faith, and self reflection.
Released in December at the height of Detty December, “Praise the Lord” became a natural soundtrack for both celebration and reflection as the year came to a close. With the video arriving in January, the record takes on new meaning, opening the year as a tone setter rather than a reset.
Born in the United States, raised in Festac, Lagos, and now based in London, Jesse Flames brings a global perspective to his sound, blending Afrobeats, hip hop, and melodic soul into something sleek and intentional. His music reflects lived experience and cultural nuance rather than trend chasing.
The Tide Entertainment reports that with over 11 million streams, performances at O2 Brixton Academy and OVO Arena Wembley, and coverage from The Guardian and Business Post Nigeria, Jesse’s rise has been steady and self made. Looking ahead to 2026 and 2027, he is preparing for collaborations with Ice Prince, M.I Abaga, and Smurlee.
“Praise the Lord” ft. Magnito is available now on all streaming platforms.
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