LIST: 200+ Most Beautiful Nigerian Actresses
1. Abimbola Craig is a Nigerian Nollywood actress that starred as Tiwalade in Skinny Girl in Transit. She originally was to be the producer of Skinny Girl in Transit but ended up being the lead. Since season 1, Abimbola has gone ahead to not only act as lead but has also produced Season 2 - Season 6 of SGIT.
Born: 3 November 1986, Warri, Nigeria
Education: The University of Buckingham
Nominations: Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award for Best Actress in a Comedy
Awards: Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Actress of the Year(TV)
Movies and TV shows: Skinny Girl in Transit (Since 2015), My Wife and I (2017)
Born: Lagos, Nigeria
Movies: In the cupboard (2012), One Last Word
Born: 23 May 1994, London, United Kingdom
Education: Covenant University
Movies and TV shows: Moms at War (2018), Shuga (Since 2009), Òlòtūré (2019)
Born: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Movies: Pariah, 12 Years a Slave, Steel Magnolias, The Dinner
Nominations: Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lea
Awards: Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Actress (Nigeria in Hollywood)
Nationality: American, Nigerian
TV shows: The Falcon and The Winter Soldier (Since 2020), When They See Us (2019), Monsterland (2020)
Born: 26 March 1987, Abeokuta, Nigeria
Education: Obafemi Awolowo University
Movies and TV shows: Jenifa's Diary (Since 2015), Dazzling Mirage (2014)
Born: 22 February 1988, Owerri, Nigeria
Spouse: Banky W. (m. 2017)
Parents: Eniiwaju Etomi
Siblings: Tosin Etomi, Temitayo Etomi
Education: University of Wolverhampton (2006), Coventry College (2004)
Movies: The Wedding Party (2016), Muna (2019), Sugar Rush (2019), King of Boys (2018), The Arbitration (2016)
Born: 7 June 1976, Queens, New York, United States
Nationality: American
Spouse(s): Nil
Parents: Emily Faye
Children: D’marion Young, Ayden Young
Movies: The Vendor (2018), Diary of a Lagos Girl (2016), Ratnik (2019), It's Her Day (2016), Blogger's Wife (2017)
Born: 1980, Jos, Nigeria
Movies: Changing Faces
Born: 30 April 1986, Delta, Nigeria
Education: Benson Idahosa University, Edo State
Nominations: Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Supporting Actress
Movies: It's Her Day (2016), Tongue
Born: 27 January 1973, Plaistow, London, United Kingdom
Height: 1.69 m
Movies: Brit.I.Am, The Grid, Amber, Lights Out, Shazam!
Mediums: Stand-up comedy, Television
Education: Ravensbourne University London, Barking & Dagenham College
TV shows: Stand Up for the Week (2010 – 2013, Mock the Week (Since 2005), Tonightly (2008), Curfew (Since 2019), Kiri (2018)
Born: Cotonou, Benin
Spouse: Chukwuma Orizu
Movies: Divorce Not Allowed, Child Dedication, Secret Code
Children: Chamberlain Orizu
Awards: City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (English)
Born: 18 February 1995
Award: Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria
TV shows: Super Story
Born: 21 November 1992, Ibadan, Nigeria
Education: Varsity Innovative Media
Born: 23 August 1983, Grapevine, Texas, United States
Height: 1.69 m
Education: Colleyville Heritage High School, The University of Texas at Arlington
Movies and TV shows: Til Death Do Us Part (2017), Charlie's Angels (2011), Peppermint (2018), Chicago Fire (Since 2012), All Eyez on Me (2017)
Born: 13 November 1984, Ibadan, Nigeria
Spouse: 2Baba (m. 2012)
Education: Lagos State University
Children: Isabella Idibia, Olivia Idibia
Movies: Power of 1 (2018), Lagos Real Fake Life (2018), Alakada Reloaded (2017), Blackberry Babes
Born: 24 July 1984, London, United Kingdom
Height: 1.83 m
Education: London South Bank University
Movies and TV shows: Bad Girls (1999 – 2006), Cirque de Celebrité (2006 – 2007), RUF 992M, Rabbit Fever (2010)
Born: 25 April 1982, Lagos, Nigeria
Nominations: Late Ambassador Segun Olusola NBMA Humanitarian Award
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Organization founded: Ariyike Arise Initiative
Born: 6 December 1983, London, United Kingdom
Height: 1.73 m
Spouse: Iddo Goldberg (m. 2012)
Movies: Cassandra's Dream
Nationality: American, English
TV shows: Salem (2014 – 2017), Revenge (2011 – 2015), The Umbrella Academy (Since 2019), Tell Me a Story (2018 – 2020), Secret Diary of a Call Girl (2007 – 2011)
Born: Lagos, Nigeria
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Most Promising Actress,
Movies: The Visit (2015), Tiwa's Baggage (2017), Seven and a Half Dates (2018), Hire A Man (2017), Lies Men Tell 1 & 2 (2013)
Born: 17 April 1989, London, United Kingdom
Education: Brunel University London
TV shows: Before 30, Skinny Girl in Transit
Nominations: Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nationality: English, Nigerian
Movies: Skin (2019), The Wedding Party (2016), Cold Feet (2019), Forgetting June (2013), The Arbitration (2016)
Born: 14 December 1989, Cross River, Nigeria
Education: University of Calabar, Calabar
Movies: Fine Girl, Kokomma, House Husband, Bambitious, Apaye
Nominations: Nollywood Movie Award for Best Lead Actress in an Indigenous Language
Awards: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Young Actor, Nollywood Movie Award for Best Rising Star (Female)
Born: 27 September 1992, Lagos, Nigeria
Education: Babcock University Ilishan Remo, National Open University of Nigeria
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Most Promising Actress of the Year (English)
Movies: Chief Daddy (2018), Òlòtūré (2019), Your Excellency (2019), Zena (2019
Born: 4 February 1991, Lagos, Nigeria
Education: Covenant University
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Revelation of the Year (English)
Awards: City People Movie Award for Most Featured Actress In Cinema Movies
Movies and TV shows: Sugar Rush (2019), Hot girl next door, This Is It (2016 – 2017), Light in the Dark (2019), All Shades Of Wrong
Born: 5 May 1970, Ibadan, Nigeria
Education: University of Ibadan
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Movies: 93 Days (2016), Heaven's Hell (2019), Hoodrush (2012), Dangerous Twins (2004), Diamonds In The Sky (2018)
Born: 3 June 1986, United Kingdom
Education: National Open University of Nigeria
Children: Leyla Olakitan Joan Olanrewaju
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Revelation of the Year (English), The Future Awards Africa Prize for Acting
Movies and TV shows: Sugar Rush (2019), Skinny Girl in Transit (Since 2015), Payday (2018), Picture Perfect (2017), Ovy's Voice (2017)
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Upcoming Actress of the Year (English)
Education: University of Ilorin, National Open University of Nigeria
Movies: Sobi's Mystic (2017), Sylvia (2018), Tough Love (2017), All Shades Of Wrong, Out of Luck (2015)
Born: 6 January 1985, Lagos, Nigeria
Education: Lagos City Polytechnic | Polytechnic in Lagos State Nigeria
Spouse: Razak Omotoyossi (m. 2007), Razak Omotoyossi
Movies: Torment
Other names: Bose Alao, Bosslady, BAO
Born: 31 March 1967, Abeokuta, Nigeria
Spouse: Adewale Onitiri (m. 2011)
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Children: Wilson Amu-Wright, Olugbenga Jerry Amu-Wright
Movies: Iyore (2015), Abeni (2006), ...When Love Happens (2014), Saworoide (1999), Outkast (2001)
Born: 22 October 1973, Kensington
Spouse: Jeffrey Wright (m. 2000–2014), Tricky (m. 1998–1998)
TV shows: True Detective, Self Made, The Girlfriend Experience
Children: Juno Wright, Elijah Wright
Parents: Elizabeth Ejogo, Charles Ejogo
Movies: Selma (2014), Sparkle (2012), The Purge: Anarchy (2014), Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017), Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them (2016)
Born: 24 July 1963, Lagos, Nigeria
Education: Lagos State University
Children: 3
Nominations: Late Ambassador Segun Olusola NBMA for Actress of the Year
Movies: Dazzling Mirage (2014), Journey to Self (2012), The Gods are still not to Blame (2012), The Sense of an Ending (2017), Alero’s Symphony (2011)
Born: 19 February 1974, London, United Kingdom
Height: 1.68 m
Movies: Эксперимент «Офис» 2, Babymother, Æon Flux, Inale
Education: The Academy of Live & Recorded Arts, Brunel University London, Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts Ltd
Nominations: Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Actress (Nigeria in Hollywood)
TV shows: The Passage (2019), As If (2001 – 2004), The Shannara Chronicles (2016 – 2017), Footballers' Wives (2002 – 2006)
Born: 26 June 1980
Spouse: Musa Danjuma (m. 2007)
Education: University of Calabar, Calabar
Children: Elizabeth Danjuma
Siblings: Tunde Raphael Afolabi, Abiodun Solomon Afolabi
Movies: Stalker, Deadly Kiss, 11 Days 11 Nights 2, Colours of Emotion, Colours of Emotion 2
Born: 1 May 1993, Ebonyi, Nigeria
Spouse: Austin Faani (m. 2013)
Parents: John Eke
Movies: The End Is Near, Child of Pain, Roasted Alive
Children: Kamara Faani
Siblings: Peace Eke
Born: 15 November 1985, Kano, Nigeria
Education: University of Maiduguri
Nominations: Nollywood Movies Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Awards: Africa Movie Academy Award for Most Promising Actress
Movies: Silent Scandals (2009), Ikogosi (2015), Two Brides And A Baby (2011), Murder at Prime Suites (2013), Hoodrush (2012)
Born: 8 November 1990, Onitsha, Nigeria
Height: 1.78 m
Spouse: Tony Eberiri (m. 2006–2013)
Siblings: Vivien Ike
Education: UNILAG Nigeria, St. Francis Catholic Secondary School
Movies: Small Chops (2020), Miss Teacher (2015), The End Is Near (2012), Unstoppable (2010), Harvest of Love
Education: University of Geneva
Movies: The Millions
Born: April 5, 1997, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
39. Chinenye Uba is a fast rising Nollywood actress, model, and a television personality.
Born: June 29, 1989 in Anambra State, Nigeria
40. Chioma Chukwuka is a Nigerian actress and movie producer. In 2007 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress in a leading role" for her performance in the movie "Sins of the flesh", and the Afro Hollywood award for best actress in a lead role in 2010.
41. Chioma Okoye is an actress, writer and a producer from Aguleri-Otu in Anambra East local government Anambra East, Nigeria. Since her Nollywood film debut in 2002, she has appeared in an astounding 100+ films, selling millions of video copies. After receiving numerous high-profile awards.
42. Chigozie Stephanie Alichi, popularly known as Chizzy Alichi, is a Nigerian film actress.
43. Chief Clarion Chukwura is a Nigerian actress and humanitarian.
Born: 12 March 1980, Nigeria
Height: 1.75 m
Spouse: Franklin Akpotha (m. 2006)
Parents: Grace Egoyibo Chukwuka
Education: Lagos State University
Movies: The Ghost and the Tout (2018), Accident (2013), Lara and the Beat (2018), Sins of the Flesh (2005), Christmas Is Coming (2017)
Born: 3 July 1983, Kaduna, Nigeria
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Movies: Abuja Connection (2003), One Heart Two Lovers, True Romance (2004), Dirty Minds, Keep My Secret
Born: 23 December 1993, Enugu, Nigeria
Education: Enugu State University of Science and Technology (2014)
Movies: My Story, Cry of a Witch 2, Ojaadili I, Back From Lagos, Sin of a Woman 2, Attitude, Cry of a Witch, Sin of a Woman
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best New Actress of the Year (English)
Born: 24 July 1964, Lagos, Nigeria
Education: Obafemi Awolowo University
Children: Clarence Peters
Awards: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, City People Movie Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominations: Nollywood Movies Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Movies: Egg of Life (2003), Abuja Connection (2003), Apaye (2014), Money Power, Return of the Princess
Born: October 1984, Anambra, Nigeria
Parents: Chinyelo Orjiakor
Movies: Anini
Siblings: Nkiru Ojiakor
Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Lagos State University
Born: 8 January 1987, Stockwell, London, United Kingdom
Height: 1.54 m
Awards: Ian Charleson Awards
Nominations: Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Movies and TV shows: Harriet (2019), Bad Times at the El Royale (2018), The Outsider (2020), Widows (2018), Genius (Since 2017)
Born: 18 March 1988, Ede, Nigeria
Education: University of Port Harcourt
Movies: An Hour With The Shrink, Karma
Born: 14 October 1978, Bayelsa, Nigeria
Spouse: Olumide Akande (m. 2011)
Siblings: Timini Egbuson, Samuel Egbuson
Awards: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Actress
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Actress of the Year (English)
Movies and TV shows: Isoken (2017), Fifty (2015), New Money (2018), Castle & Castle, The Set Up (2019)
Born: 18 May 1985, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
Spouse: Chris Attoh (m. 2015–2017)
Children: Brian Attoh, Brian Nii Ayittey Olaferomi Attoh
Nominations: Nollywood Movie Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Actress
Education: Naijawoven
Movies and TV shows: Flower Girl (2013), Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons (2018), Merry Men 2 (2019), Tinsel (Since 2008), Isoken (2017)
Born: 26 March 1987, Imo, Nigeria
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Movies: Lagos Cougars (2013), The Boss is Mine (2016), Luke Of Lies, Stronger Than Pain (2007)
Born: 2 November 2000, Benin City, Nigeria
Height: 1.78 m
Education: Davis College
Movies and TV shows: The Young Offenders
Born: 12 August 1989, Enugu, Nigeria
Education: Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Movies: Idemili, The Storm, Crisis in London
Born: London, United Kingdom
Nationality: English
Nominations: City People Music Award for Most Promising Act of the Year
Education: American Academy of Dramatic Arts, The Brit School
Movies and TV shows: Lunch Time Heroes (2015), Ijé (2010), Mosa (2010), Brave (2014), Medium (2005 – 2011)
Born: 4 January 1991, London, United Kingdom
Education: UNILAG Nigeria, University of Bedfordshire
Movies and TV shows: Castle & Castle, Shuga (Since 2009), Banana Island Ghost (2017), My Wife and I (2017), Le fantôme de Banana Island
Born: Lagos, Nigeria
Education: PEFTI Film Institute
Children: David Ademinokan
Movies: Onitemi, Modúpé tèmi, Eti Keta, Bachelor's Eve, Apaadi, Mr. & Mrs Sonpon
Awards: Africa Movie Academy Award for Most Outstanding Actress (Indigenous)
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (Yoruba)
Born: The Bronx, New York, United States
TV shows: Little America
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Movies: Ties That Bind (2011), Saving Father, Nigerian Prince (2018), Aissa, Mother of George (2013)
Born: 24 February 1983, Anambra, Nigeria
Education: Nnamdi Azikiwe University
TV shows: The Girl After My Heart
Movies: Heart of a Slave, Night Bus to Lagos (2019), Chetanna (2014), 100 Days in the Jungle, The Friend Zone (2017)
Movies: Lagos Real Fake Life
Education: Bowen University, University of Chester, Parkgate Road Campus
Born: 6 September 1968
Movies and TV shows: Violated (1996), Mr X, The Ghost and the House of Truth (2019), A Hotel Called Memory (2017)
Born: 18 December 1986, London, United Kingdom
Children: 1
Parents: Hugh Thorley, Juliana Edewor
Siblings: Kessiana Edewor-Thorley
Education: Benenden School, University of Warwick
Movies and TV shows: Castle & Castle, Flower Girl (2013), When Love Comes Around, Your Excellency (2019), Skin (2019)
Born: 18 July 1988, Tyler, Texas, United States
Movies: American Driver
Record labels: Nyra Nation, IROKING
Albums: Love Versus Money, Vol. 1, Emma Nyra
Born: 16 November 1980, Njaba, Nigeria
Education: Olabisi Onabanjo University
Siblings: John Njamah
Movies: Missing Angel, June, Black Widow, Love of My Life, Last Girl Standing
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Born: Epe, Nigeria
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Movies: The Vendor
Awards: City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (Yoruba)
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Most Promising Actress of the Year (Yoruba)
Born: 20 September 1976, Vancouver, Canada
Nationality: Canadian
Spouse: Joe Gasparik (m. 2011)
TV shows: Rookie Blue, Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye, Slasher, Impulse
Nominations: Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role Dramatic Series
Movies: The Sleepover (2020), House of the Dead (2003), Josie and the Pussycats (2001), Double Jeopardy (1999), Reindeer Game (2000)
Born: 22 March 1986, Ikeja, Nigeria
Spouse: Philip Ojire (m. 2016)
Education: Varsity Innovative Media
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (English)
Movies: When Love Finds You, Omoge, Mystified, The Injury, Apartment 24
Born: 25 May 1965, Owerri, Nigeria
Spouse: Charles Ekwu (m. 2000–2009)
Children: Raymond Ekwu
Awards: City People Movie Special Recognition Award
Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Institute of Management and Technology
Movies: Abuja Connection (2003), Letters to a Stranger (2007), Moms at War (2018), Emotional Blunder, Total Disgrace
Born: 6 October 1987, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Height: 1.75 m
Parents: Victoria Monie, Abraham Olumide
Siblings: Ibrahim Olumide
Books: How To Get Into Fashion: A Complete Guide for Models, Creatives and Anyone Interested in the World of Fashion
Movies and TV shows: World War Z (2013), Middle Man (2014), Some Sweet Oblivious Antidote (2017), Noughts + Crosses (Since 2020), Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
Born: 17 October 1981, Oron, Nigeria
Education: University of Calabar, Calabar
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Young Actor
TV shows: Shadow of Death
Movies: Oshimiri (2015), Idemili, Dangerous Pastors, Back From Congo, Brother's War
Born: 5 February 1969, Ikeja, Nigeria
Full name: Fathia Akorede Adunni Balogun
Spouse: Saheed Balogun (m. 2000–2014)
Children: Khalid Balogun, Aaliyah Balogun
Education: Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School, Kwara State Polytechnic, Maryland Primary School
Movies: Shola Arikusa (2017), Kodi Ologbon Aye (2017), Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons (2018), Mokalik (2019), 10 Days in Sun City (2017)
Born: 18 November 1972, New York, New York, United States
Education: The Dalton School
TV shows: New York Undercover
Awards: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Born: 1970, Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Spouse: Kevin Edwards (m. 2006)
Education: Iowa State University, International School, Ibadan, The University of Iowa
Movies and TV shows: Wicked Wicked Games (2006 – 2007), House of Payne (Since 2007), Love on a Leash, Blood Deep (2005), Homecoming
Born: 8 April 1961, Niger
Spouse: Claus Skytte Kamper
Parents: Allegra Taylor, Richard Taylor
Siblings: Benedict Taylor
Nephew: Jay Taylor
Movies: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (Episode VI) (1983), The Apple (1980), Cats (1998), Flirting (1991), The People vs. George Lucas (2010)
Born: Lagos, Nigeria
Education: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Federal Government College, Odogbolu
TV shows: Jenifa's Diary (Since 2015), Tinsel (Since 2008)
Born: 26 October 1983, Nigeria
Height: 1.8 m
Siblings: Toby Foyeh
Parents: Babatunji Olowofoyeku, Felicia Olowofoyeku
Education: The City College of New York, Igbinedion Education Centre, Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls
Movies and TV shows: Bob Hearts Abishola (Since 2019), Female Fight Club (2016), Death Race 2050 (2017), When They Could Fly, El duelo final
Born: 25 November 1986, Lagos, Nigeria
Education: Aberystwyth University - Penglais Campus
Awards: The Future Awards Africa Nigeria Prize for On Air Personality (Radio)
Nominations: City People Music Award for VJ of the Year
Movies: Road to Yesterday (2015), Idemuza (2017) and B for Boy (2013)
Born: Uruakpan, Cross River State
Alma mater: University of Benin (Nigeria)
76. Akindele-Bello Olufunke Ayotunde is a Nigerian actress and producer. Funke starred in the sitcom I Need to Know from 1998 to 2002, and in 2009 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
77. Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, born Abibat Oluwafunmilola Aofiyebi and known informally as FAR, is a Nigerian actress. She has had a long running radio show. She appeared in the film The Figurine, Tinsel and MTV Shuga.
78. Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress, producer, and director. She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005, making her the first actor to win the award.
79. Genny Uzoma is a Nigerian actress born and raised in Enugu state but hails from Imo State.
80. Georgina Onuoha is a Nollywood actress, model, television personality and philanthropist. She is from Anambra state in south Eastern Nigeriaia. She joined the Nigeria movie industry in 1990 at the age of 10 years.
81. Hadiza Aliyu also known as Hadiza Gabon, is a Nigerian an actress and filmmaker, she acts in both Hausa and English movies.
82. Hafsat Ahmad Idris also known as Hafsat Idris, is a Nigerian film actress in the Kannywood Film industry. She participated in her first movie Barauniya. She won the 2019 female actress award
83. Halima Abubakar is a Nigerian actress. In 2011, she won the Afro Hollywood Best Actress award.
84. Helen Paul is a comedian, singer and actress from Nigeria. She is also a stand-up comedian, known as Tatafo, characterized by a voice range that makes her sound like a child. She recently graduated with a doctorate in Theater Arts from the University of Lagos.
85. Hope Olaide Wilson is an and producer actress.
Born: 24 August 1977, Ikorodu, Nigeria
Spouse: JJC (m. 2016), Kehinde Oloyede (m. 2012–2013)
Siblings: Abimbola Maria Akindele
Awards: Nollywood Movie Award for Best Lead Actress in an Indigenous Language
Education: UNILAG Nigeria, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
Movies and TV shows: Jenifa (2008), Jenifa's Diary (Since 2015), Your Excellency (2019), Omo Ghetto (2010), Industreet (2017)
Born: Lagos, Nigeria
Spouse: Yinka Raimi (m. 2008)
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Movies: Tatu, The Figurine, Walking with Shadows, We Don't Live Here Anymore, Grey Dawn, MO
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
TV shows: Tinsel (Since 2008), Shuga (Since 2009)
Born: 3 May 1979, Mbaise, Nigeria
Children: Chimebuka Nnaji
Siblings: Ebuka Nnaji, Stephen Nnaji
Awards: Popular Online Choice (Female)
Parents: Benedatte Nnnaji, Theophilus Nnaji
Movies: Lionheart (2018), Blood Sister (2003), Road to Yesterday (2015), Ijé (2010), Half of a Yellow Sun (2013)
Born: Nigeria
Education: Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Movies: Baby Shower, A Love Story, Love in the Wrong Places
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Most Promising Actress of the Year (English)
Born: 29 September 1980
Spouse: Ifeanyi Igwegbe
Movies: Egg of Life, Wrong Desire, Die Another Day 2
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Born: 1 June 1989, Libreville, Gabon
Movies: Lagos Real Fake Life
Parents: Malam Aliyu, Hajiya Halima
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Face of Kannywood of the Year
Born: 19 February 1984, Sagamu, Nigeria
Children: 2
Awards: City People Movie Award for Face of Kannywood of the Year
Nominations: City People Entertainment Award for Most Promising Act of the Year (Kannywood)
Movies: Rariya (2017), Kawayen Amarya (Bridesmaids)
Born: 12 June 1985, Kano, Nigeria
Education: SKYNET CAFE
Nominations: Nollywood Movie Award for Best Rising Star
Awards: City People Movie Special Recognition Award
Movies: Okafor's Law (2016), Men in Love (2010), Entrapped (2011), Loyal Enemies, Fake Doctor
Born: 29 January 1978, Lagos, Nigeria
Spouse: Femi Bamisile (m. 2010)
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Nominations: Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Award for Nigerian Broadcaster of the year (Female),
Awards: Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Award for Outstanding TV presenter (Entertainment/Talk Show) (Female)
Movies: Alakada Reloaded (2017), Jacob's Mansion, Your Excellency (2019), Jenifa (2008), The Return of Jenifa (2011)
Born: 16 August 1985, United Kingdom
Height: 1.57 m
Education: LAMDA
Nationality: English, Nigerian
Movies: I Can Do Bad All by Myself (2009), Solace (2012), Spenser Confidential (2020), The Philosophers (2013), Dara Ju (2017)
Born: 13 January 1970, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Spouse: Uche Egbuka (m. 2014)
Education: University of Ibadan
Children: Zino Amata
Movies: '76, Letters to a Stranger, Vengeance of Bullet, The Ghost 2, The Ghost, All My Heart, Camouflage, Mortal Sin
Awards: City People Movie Special Recognition Award
Born: Ogun State, Nigeria
Movies: Aramotu
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Born: Lagos, Nigeria
Education: Olabisi Onabanjo University
Movies: O-Town
Education: Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Movies: Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo (2015), Sylvia (2018), Just Not Married (2016), Hoodrush (2012), Love In A Time Of Kekes
Born: 24 June 1990, Lagos, Nigeria
Nominations: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Acting,
Education: New York Film Academy | Battery Place, New York, Covenant University
Movies and TV shows: Sylvia (2018), It's Her Day (2016), The Royal Hibiscus Hotel (2017), Skinny Girl in Transit (Since 2015), Your Excellency (2019)
Born: 23 April 1982, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Spouse: Philip Ehiagwina (m. 2008–2014)
Siblings: Oti Edo, Ukeme Edo
Education: National Open University of Nigeria, University of Calabar, Calabar, University Of Uyo
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Movies: Chief Daddy (2018), Married to the Enemy (2006), Weekend Getaway (2012), Palace Maid, Songs of Sorrow (2004)
Born: 3 May 1967, Lagos, Nigeria
Spouse: Patrick Doyle
Children: Abimbola Ozofor
TV shows: Tinsel, Fifty: The Series, Gidi Up, Dowry
Awards: Nollywood Movie Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Movies: Fifty (2015), The Wedding Party (2016), Kasanova (2019), Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons (2018), Merry Men 2 (2019)
Born: 16 May 1987, Benin City, Nigeria
Spouse: Ezie Egbo (m. 2015)
Education: University Of Abuja, Main Campus
Awards: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Young Actor, Nollywood Movie Award for Best Rising Star (Female)
Nominations: Late Ambassador Segun Olusola NBMA for Actress of the Year
Movies and TV shows: Alero’s Symphony (2011), Slow Country (2017), Make a Move (2014), If I Am President (2018), Hotel Majestic
Born: 21 December 1977, Lagos, Nigeria
Children: Festus Oladunjoye Ojo
Siblings: Babalola Ojo
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Yoruba Movie Personality of the Year (Female)
Parents: Olubunmi Fetuga, Adekunle Ogunro
Movies: Kostrobu (2017), Divorce Not Allowed (2018), Black Val, Silence (2015), Gone to America (2017)
Born: 1972, Lagos, Nigeria
Movies and TV shows: Beneath the Blue (2010), The Bill (1983 – 2010), Cloud Cuckoo Land
Born: 30 April 1996, Lagos, Nigeria
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, The Future Awards Africa Prize for Acting
Movies and TV shows: New Money (2018), The Delivery Boy (2018), My Wife and I (2017), Shuga (Since 2009), Esohe (2017)
Born: Nigeria
Nationality: Nigerian
Movies: The Other Side of Love, Paparazzi: Eye in the Dark
Born: 2 March 1979, London Borough of Hackney, London, United Kingdom
Nationality: English
Nominations: British Academy Television Award for Comedy and Comedy Entertainment Programme
Education: Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Raine’s Foundation School
Movies and TV shows: Little Miss Jocelyn (2006 – 2008), 3 Non-Blondes (2003), Babymother (1998), Gangsta Granny (2013), Big School (2013 – 2014)
Born: Ojo, Nigeria
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Nominations: Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Supporting Actress
Movies: Just Not Married (2016), Stormy Hearts (2017), The Sessions, Kasala! (2018, The Washerman (2018)
Born: 7 June 1995, Lagos, Nigeria
Books: Rebirth: From Grass to Grace
Movies and TV shows: Jenifa's Diary (Since 2015), Couple of Days (2016)
Born: 16 October 1983, Lagos, Nigeria
Education: Abeokuta Grammar School, Ajayi Crowther University
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Revelation of the Year (Yoruba)
Awards: City People Movie Award for Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba)
Movies: Somewhere In The Dark, Idajo, Bachelor's Eve (2018), Wetin Women Want (2018), The Stunt
Born: 19 July 1971, Calabar, Nigeria
Spouse: Rod Nuttal (m. 2000)
Children: Gabrielle Nutall
Awards: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Education: University of Calabar, Calabar, Federal Government Girls College
Movies: Stronger Than Pain (2007), 4th Republic (2019), A Million Tears, Above Death: In God We Trust (2003), Chief Daddy (2018)
Born: 27 March 1985, Nigeria
Education: Olabisi Onabanjo University
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Actress of the Year (English)
Awards: Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Supporting Actress
TV shows: Desperate Housewives Africa
Movies: Dear Affy (2020), The Set Up (2019), October 1 (2014), Alakada Reloaded (2017), Wives on Strike (2016)
Born: 13 January 1981
TV shows: Bloodline
Movies: Couple's Award (2017), Divorce Not Allowed (2018), Bachelor's Eve (2018), Brothers Keeper (2014), Hazeezat (2014)
Born: 8 November 1985, Calabar, Nigeria
Movies: Two Brides And A Baby (2011), Murder at Prime Suites (2013), Lies Men Tell 1 & 2 (2013), Dinner (2016), Guyn Man (2017)
Born: 8 March 1987, Lagos, Nigeria
Spouse: Gbubemi Fregene (m. 2018)
Education: UNILAG Nigeria, Queens College, City University of New York, Pan-Atlantic University
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (English)
Awards: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Young Actor
Movies: Dazzling Mirage (2014), The Royal Hibiscus Hotel (2017), The CEO (2016), Potato Potahto (2017), Lara and the Beat (2018)
Born: 28 June 1993
Education: Delta State University, Abraka
Eye color: Brown/Grey
Hair color: Brown
Movies and TV shows: Jacob's Cross (Since 2007), Inside Story (2011)
Born: 31 May 1986, Lagos, Nigeria
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Parents: Maureen Omeili, Charles Omeili
Awards: City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (English)
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Actress of the Year (English)
Movies: Light in the Dark (2019), Married but Living Single (2012), Gbomo Gbomo Express (2015), Omoye (2017), What Lies Within (2017)
Born: 11 November 1991, Edo, Nigeria
Education: Benson Idahosa University, Edo State
Awards: City People Movie Award for Most Promising Actress of the Year (English)
Nominations: Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Actress
Movies: Bound (2018), Road to Yesterday (2015), Dance To My Beat (2017), The Women (2017), Happy Ending
Born: 9 November 1970, Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Movies: Outkast, Married to a Witch, High Blood Pressure
Born: 1982, Imo, Nigeria
Spouse: Ubi Franklin (m. 2015)
Children: Jayden Neatochukwu
Siblings: Esther Esoro
Nominations: Late Ambassador Segun Olusola NBMA for Actress of the Year
Movies: Couple of Days (2016), Secret Room (2013), Sade Takes Lagos (2019), Jumbled (2019), Trapped In Between
Born: 17 July 1986, Lagos, Nigeria
Spouse: Ibrahim Suleiman (m. 2018)
Education: University of Port Harcourt
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Movies and TV shows: Tinsel (Since 2008), The Meeting (2012), A Soldier's Story (2015), 4th Republic (2019), Ojukokoro (2016)
Born: 27 July 1991, Edo, Nigeria
Education: York University
Movies: Merry Men 2 (2019), Hit and Run, Cajole, Judas kiss, Foreigner's God
Born: Lagos, Nigeria
Education: Adekunle Ajasin University
Children: Rotimi Anjorin
Awards: City People Entertainment Award for Yoruba Movie Personality of the Year
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba)
Born: 10 May 1978, Obalende, Lagos, Nigeria
Nationality: Togolese
Children: 1
Education: Lagos State University
Born: 29 November 1989, Nsukka, Nigeria
Education: University of Benin
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best New Actress of the Year (English)
Movies and TV shows: Jenifa's Diary (Since 2015), The Arbitration (2016), Dognapped (2017), The Royal Hibiscus Hotel (2017), This Lady Called Life (2020)
Born: 18 April 1964, Edo, Nigeria
Education: Buckinghamshire New University
Born: 14 January 1992, Cairo, Egypt
Education: University of Benin
Nominations: Late Ambassador Segun Olusola NBMA for Actress of the Year
Movies and TV shows: Taste of Love (Since 2014), Gidi Up (2013 – 2014), Banana Island Ghost (2017), Code of Silence (2015)
Born: 28 August 1984, Lagos, Nigeria
Spouse: Prince Odianosen Okojie (m. 2011)
Children: Purity Ozioma Okojie, Divine-Mercy Ehinomen Okojie, Henry Ozioma Okojie, Angel Onosetale Okojie
Parents: Daniel Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson
Awards: City People Movie Award for Face of Nollywood (English)
Movies: Dumebi the Dirty Girl, Heart Of A Fighter, The Legend of Inikpi (2020), Hustlers (2013), Married to the Enemy (2006)
Born: 5 May 1989, Abia, Nigeria
Education: University of Ibadan
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (English)
Awards: City People Movie Award for Most Promising Actress of the Year (English)
Movies: Dance To My Beat (2017), Okafor's Law (2016), Desperate Housegirl, Don't Cry For Me, Clustered Colours (2019)
Born: 20 March 1985, Lagos, Nigeria
Spouse: Jason Njoku (married 2012)
Children: 3
Education: Lagos State University, London Film Academy
Movies: Picture Perfect (2017), Thy Will Be Done (2015), Hazeezat (2014), A Little White Lie, Tough Love (2017)
Born: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Movies: Husband Shopping, Gallant Babes, The Love Doctor, Gallant Babes 2, Sand Castle, Call Me
Education: De-General E-Processing Center, Holy Rosary College
Born: 17 July 1997, Kano, Nigeria
Parent(s): Ibrahim bello (father), Rukayya bello (mother)
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Kannywood Most Promising Actress of the YeaR
Born: 19 March 1986, Benin City, Nigeria
Education: University of Benin
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (English)
Movies and TV shows: Getting over him (2018), Seducing Mr. Perfect, A Place in the Stars (2014), Tinsel (Since 2008), Children of Mud (2017)
Born: 7 May 1984, Ibadan, Nigeria
Parents: Segun Odegbami
Albums: Ten Ten (EP), Game of Hope and Inspiration, Vol. 1, Afrobeats Playlist, Vol. 1
Genres: Afrobeats, Rhythm and blues, Hip hop music, Funk
Record labels: MEF, M.E.F, M7 MUSIC
Born: 1985, Aba, Nigeria
Spouse: Jeta Amata (m. 2008–2014)
Education: Federal Government Girls College
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Upcoming Artist
Movies: Black November (2012), Forgetting June (2013), Darima's Dilemma, The Amazing Grace (2006), Black Gold (2011)
Born: 28 May 1983, Spokane, Washington, United States
Height: 1.69 m
Parents: Anita Laurie, Onigwe Versato Echikunwoke
Siblings: Miki Echikunwoke, Misty Echikunwoke
Movies and TV shows: Almost Family (2019 – 2020), Night School (2018), The 4400 (2004 – 2007), CSI: Miami (2002 – 2012), House of Lies (2012 – 2016)
Born: 1 January 1978, Benin City, Nigeria
Spouse: Lanre Gentry (m. 2013)
Children: Michelle Aigbe, Juwon Gentry
Siblings: Joy Aigbe
Parents: Abisola Grace Owodunni, Pa Aigbe
Movies: Flakky Ijaya, Heaven on My Mind (2018), 200 Million (2018), Lagos Real Fake Life (2018), Little Drops of Happy (2017)
Born: 5 September 1990, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Record label: EeZee Conceptz
Movies: House of Gold
Genres: Gospel music, Urban contemporary gospel, Contemporary worship music
Born: 29 September 1993, Imo, Nigeria
TV show: Big Brother Naija
Education: Imo State University
Siblings: Promise Eke
Born: 20 June 1993, Lagos, Nigeria
Movies: A Date With My Husband, Wedding Eve, Flash of Pain, Moon Walker, Body of a Virgin
Born: 28 August 1984, Lagos, Nigeria
Spouse: Prince Odianosen Okojie (m. 2011)
Children: Purity Ozioma Okojie, Divine-Mercy Ehinomen Okojie, Henry Ozioma Okojie, Angel Onosetale Okojie
Parents: Daniel Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson
Awards: City People Movie Award for Face of Nollywood (English)
Movies: Dumebi the Dirty Girl, Heart Of A Fighter, The Legend of Inikpi (2020), Hustlers (2013), Married to the Enemy (2006)
Born: Germany
Nominations: Late Ambassador Segun Olusola NBMA for Actress of the Year
Movies and TV shows: Moms at War (2018), What Lies Within (2017), Up North (2018), Desperate Housewives Africa (2015), June (2018)
Born: 29 July 1992, London, United Kingdom
Movies and TV shows: Honeytrap (2014), EastEnders: E20 (2010 – 2011), Our Girl (2013 – 2020), Surge (2020), My Murder
Born: 13 September 1974, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Spouse: Victor Tonye Coker (m. 2016), Dejo Richards (m. ?–2009)
Children: Tamar Chinda
Education: University of Port Harcourt, Archeacon Crowther Memorial Girls School
Movies: Lagos Cougars (2013), Kiss and Tell (2011), Weekend Getaway (2012), Games Men Play (2006), Torn (2013)
Record label: Monicazation
Movies: Esohe
Albums: Monicazation
Genres: Pop music, Contemporary R&B, Hip hop soul, Soul music, Blues, Rock
Associated acts: Majek Fashek, Selebobo, Evi Edna Ogholi, Sonny Okosun
Born: Badagry, Nigeria
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (English)
Movies: Holding Hope (2010), A Time to Heal (2017), The Bridal Shower (2018), A Toast to Heartbreak, Madam's P.A
Born: 18 November 1978, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Spouse: Prince Eke (m. 2011)
Albums: Kade, The Woman in Question, Progress
Movies: Secret Code, The Code 2, The Code, Solid Affection, Last Dance
Born: 23 January 1992, Jos, Nigeria
Parents: Abdulrahman Abdullahi
Education: Varsity Innovative Media
Movies: Blood and Henna
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Face of Kannywood of the Year
Awards: City People Movie Award for Best Kannywood Actress of the Year
Born: 17 December 1991, Edo, Nigeria
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Nominations: Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Award for Sexiest On-Air Personality (Female)
Awards: The Future Awards Africa Nigeria Prize for On Air Personality (TV)
TV shows: The Voice Nigeria, On the Real
Movies: Hire a Woman (2019), Merry Men 2 (2019), The Millions (2019), Living in Bondage: Breaking Free (2019), Adaife
Born: 27 February 1976, Delta, Nigeria
Height: 1.7 m
Spouse: Geoffrey Streatfeild (m. 2003–2010)
Nominations: British Academy Television Award for Best Actress
Education: Frensham Heights School, LAMDA, Hurtwood House
Movies and TV shows: Hard Sun (2018), Luther (2010 – 2019), Avenue 5 (Since 2020), NW (2016), Jupiter Ascending (2015)
Born: 6 June 1969, Islington, London, United Kingdom
Height: 1.73 m
Nominations: Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast
Education: Catmose College, Northern School of Contemporary Dance
Movies and TV shows: Love Actually (2003), Little Birds, Wide Sargasso Sea (2006), Red Joan (2018), You, Me and Him (2017)
Born: 21 April 1982, Abia, Nigeria
Education: Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Movies: Egg of Life (2003), Alice, My First Lady, King of the Jungle, Hatred, Indian Doctor
Born: Nigeria
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Movies: Black Men Rock (2018), His Queen, Last Flight to Abuja (2012), The Devil In Between, Nation Under Siege (2013)
Born: 21 October 1974, Lagos, Nigeria
Spouse: Clifford Sule (m. 2013)
Parents: Patrick Ikpe-Etim
Siblings: Patrick Ikpe-Etim
Awards: Nollywood Movies Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Movies: Fifty (2015), Mr. and Mrs. (2012), A Trip to Jamaica (2016), Phone Swap (2012), The Meeting (2012)
Born: 18 March 1984, Anambra, Nigeria
Spouse: Tchidi Chikere (m. 2014)
Education: Imo State University
Awards: City People Movie Award for Best Actress of the Year (Igbo)
Nominations: Nollywood Movie Award for Best Rising Star
Movies: Dumebi the Dirty Girl, Heart of a Slave, Royal Grandmother , Mad Couple, Tears of a Prince
Born: 16 November 1980, London, United Kingdom
Children: Crystal Okoye
Parents: Lolo Okoye, Mazi Okoye
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
TV shows: Hotel Majestic, Bloodline
Movies: Blood Sister (2003), Eagle's Bride (2005), Crazy Passion, Beautiful Monster, I Want Your Wife
Born: Benin City, Nigeria
Education: University of Benin
Movies and TV shows: Esohe (2017), Chase (2019), Tinsel (Since 2008)
Born: 29 May 1986, Bamenda, Cameroon
Nationality: Ghanaian
Education: Texas Southern University
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Movies and TV shows: Iyore (2015), In My Country (2017), Delilah: The Mysterious Case of Delilah Ambrose, Crossed Path, Soul Tie
Born: 9 July 1986, Lagos, Nigeria
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Born: 22 April 1978, Benin City, Nigeria
Spouse: Nnamdi Oboli (m. 2000)
Parents: Matthew Eriyovwe Ukey
Children: Gozi Oboli, Chizi Oboli, Tobe Oboli
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Movies: Love is War (2019), Wives on Strike (2016), Being Mrs Elliot (2014), Okafor's Law (2016), Moms at War (2018)
Born: 7 February 1978, Lagos, Nigeria
Spouse: Capt. Matthew Ekeinde (m. 1996)
Children: Captain E, Princess Ekeinde, Meraiah Ekeinde, Micheal Ekeinde
Education: Obafemi Awolowo University, CHRISLAND SCHOOLS LIMITED- Ikeja, Lekki, VGC, Abuja, Idimu, Festac Axis
Parents: Oluwatoyin Jalade, Shola Jalade
Movies: Blood Sister (2003), Ijé (2010), Alter Ego (2017), Last Flight to Abuja (2012), Mortal Inheritance (1996)
Born: 2 October 1987, Lagos, Nigeria
Education: UNILAG Nigeria, Ifako International School, Command Day Secondary School NAFRC Oshodi
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Upcoming Actress of the Year (English): wards: City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (English)
Movies; Ojuju (2014), King Invincible (2017), Omugwo (2017), Diamonds In The Sky (2018), Oga Bolaji (2018)
Born: 26 October 1990, The Bronx, New York, United States
Height: 1.7 m
Spouse: Gbenro Ajibade (m. 2015–2019)
Education: Penn State University
Awards: Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Supporting Actress
Movies and TV shows: Gbomo Gbomo Express (2015), New Money (2018), Your Excellency (2019), Ratnik (2019), Tinsel (Since 2008)
Born: Nigeria
Education: Imo State University
Movies and TV shows: Jenifa's Diary (Since 2015), Climax (2017)
Education: Woodbury University, Harvard University
Born: 1 October 1986, Edo, Nigeria
Movies: Girls are not Smiling, What's Within
Albums: Urhuese, Aigbovbiosa
Genres: Gospel music, Urban contemporary gospel, Contemporary worship music
Record labels: Lightworld Productions, Light World Production
Born: 11 August 1982, Lagos, Nigeria
Education: Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awards: City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (English)
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Movies: Heart of a Slave, Chetanna (2014), Jealous Friend, Speak the Word (2006), Mirror of Life
Born: Calabar, Nigeria
Education: University of Calabar, Calabar
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best New Actress of the Year (English)
Born: 26 May 1987, Nsukka, Nigeria
Other name: Nkoli
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (English)
Movies: The Ghost and the Tout (2018), Nimbe (2019), Olamma: The Cripple, Nimbe: The Movie (2019)
Born: Kaduna, Nigeria
Known for: Philanthropy, tourism, fashion, anti-human trafficking advocacy, peace building, sports
Education: New York Film Academy, Battery Place, New York, Smart Success Concept
Born: 7 December 199, Kaduna, Nigeria
Siblings: Fatima Sadau, Zainab Sadau, Haruna Sadau, Aisha Sadau
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Kannywood Best Supporting Actress of the Year
Awards: City People Movie Award for Kannywood Best New Actress of the Year
Education: Eastern Mediterranean University, As Coutures Nigeria
Movies and TV shows: Rariya (2017), Sons of the Caliphate (2016 – 2018), Up North (2018), Zero Hour (2019), Hakkunde
Born: 1967, Lagos, Nigeria
Spouse: Rudolph 'Rudy' Williams
Eye colour: Hazel
Movies: Festival of Fire, Most Wanted, Suicide Mission, Veno, Dangerous Babe, Slave Warrior, Most Wanted 2
Children: Stephanie Hornecker
Education: University of Calabar, Calabar, UNILAG Nigeria
Born: 10 October 2000, Asaba, Nigeria
Spouse: Ned Nwoko (m. 2019)
Parents: Rita Daniels
Education: Igbinedion University Okada
Siblings: Ifeoma Daniels, Destiny Daniels, Samuel Daniels, Emmanuel Daniels, Lawrence Daniels
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (English)
Born: 12 July 1975, Mbaise, Nigeria
Awards: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Education: Federal Government College Ikot Ekpene, University of Port Harcourt
Movies: One Room, The Meeting (2012), '76 (2016), Iyore (2015), White Waters (2007)
Born: 15 February 1992, The Gambia
Other name: Rosy Meurer
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Most Promising Actress of the Year (English)
Movies: Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons (2018), Merry Men 2 (2019), Sin City (2019), The Therapist's Therapy, Weekend Getaway (2012)
Born: 23 August 1984, Ikorodu, Nigeria
Education: Lagos State University
Movies: Keeping My Man, Gold Diggin (2014), What's Within, In Her Shoes, Dark (2015)
Born: 16 January 1959, Ibadan, Nigeria
Spouse: Carlos Scola Pliego (m. 1989–1995)
Partner: Ian Watts (2007–)
Children: Izaak Theo Adu
Genres: Soul music, Smooth jazz, Sophisti-pop, Quiet storm
Born: Lagos, Nigeria
Movies: Blogger's Wife
Born: 21 December 1985, Tottenham, London, United Kingdom
Full name: Oluwaseyi Odedere
Movies: Lara and the Beat
Albums: Seyi or Shay
Awards: The Headies Award for Best R&B Single
Born: Nigeria
Children: Ashley Akinrimisi, Ashton Akinrimisi
Awards: City People Movie Award for Face of Nollywood (English)
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Actress of the Year (English)
Movies: Love is War (2019), Elevator Baby (2019), It's Her Day (2016), Chief Daddy (2018), ...When Love Happens (2014)
Born: 21 April 1970
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Children: Jaga Nwosisi, Delnoi Nwosisi
Movies: Outkast (2001), In My Country (2017), Welcome to Nollywood (2007), Finding Goodluck, The Wages (2013)
Born: 6 April 1991, Kaduna, Nigeria
Education: Houdegbe North American University in Benin
Nominations: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Acting
Movies and TV shows: Lara and the Beat (2018), Coming From Insanity (2019), Skinny Girl in Transit (Since 2015), King of Boys (2018), Òlòtūré (2019)
Born: 19 April 1988, Yaba/Ojuelegba, Lagos, Nigeria
Full name: Simisola Ogunleye
Spouse: Adekunle Gold (m. 2019)
Children: Adejare Kosoko
Born: 23 March 1988, Delta, Nigeria
Children: Jordan Idhalama
Education: McMaster University, Grange School, Ikeja
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Siblings: Dumebi Iyamah
Movies and TV shows: 93 Days (2016), The Arbitration (2016), Lara and the Beat (2018), Gidi Up (2013 – 2014), The Wedding Party (2016)
Born: 7 February 1994, Lagos, Nigeria
Children: 2
Relatives: Jay Rammal (brother)
Born: 11 August 1968, London, United Kingdom
Movies: Hotel Rwanda, The Secret Life of Bees
Parents: Henry Okonedo, Joan Okonedo
Children: Aoife Martin
TV shows: Undercover (2016), Ratched (Since 2020), The Aftermath (2006), The Hollow Crown (2012 – 2016), Flack (2019 – 2020)
Born: 24 April 1978, Asaba, Nigeria
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Spouse: Jaiye Aboderin (m. 1999–2004), Daniel Ademinokan
Children: Angelica Aboderin, Isabel Aboderin
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Movies: Between (2018), Two Brides And A Baby (2011), Games Women Play (2005), Affairs of the Heart (2015), Missing Angel (2004)
Born: 28 November 1988, Lagos, Nigeria
Spouse: Olumide Aderinokun (m. 2016)
Education: Brunel University London
Nominations: Top Naija Music Award for OAP of the Year
Born: 2 October 1982, Ngor-Okpala, Nigeria
Spouse: Linus Idahosa (m. 2012)
Children: Maxwell Enosata Linus
Siblings: Daniel Okereke
Education: New York Film Academy | Battery Place, New York, University of Calabar, Calabar
Movies: Dry (2014), Through the Glass (2008), Boonville Redemption (2016), Doctor Bello (2013), Eye of the Gods (2004)
Born: 26 April 1974, Imo, Nigeria
Education: Obafemi Awolowo University
Movies: Oganigwe, Bleeding Love
Born: 30 May 198, Benue, Nigeria
Spouse: Koen Croon (m. 2015)
Movies and TV shows: Bursting Out (2010), Celebrity Marriage (2017), Husbands of Lagos (Since 2015), Champagne (2014), Sacred Lies
Born: Lagos, Nigeria
Education: Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awards: Nollywood Movie Award for Best Rising Star
Movies: Bent Arrows (2010), Being Mrs Elliot (2014), Alan Poza (2013), Honest Deceiver, Playing Victim
Born: 24 July 1987
Genre: Rhythm and blues
Education: University of Port Harcourt
Nominations: Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Supporting Actress
Movies: Finding Mercy (2013), Desperate Housegirls, Falling (2015), Virgin Bride, Dry (2014)
Born: 24 December 1984, Lagos, Nigeria
Spouse: Femi Adelana
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Awards: City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (English)
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Face of Nollywood (English)
Movies: The Reunion (2019), My Neighbour, A Night Before, Mr & Mrs Chapter 2 (2017), Body Language (2017)
Movies: The Gatehouse, Safina, The Journey of Alfred Small, Bloodshot, My Name Is Georgina
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Born: Uromi, Nigeria
Education: University of Port Harcourt
Awards: City People Movie Award for Best Actress of the Year (English)
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Movies and TV shows: Tinsel (Since 2008), Family Ties (1982 – 1989), Behind the Curtain: Todrick Hall (2017), Why Not?, Passionate Appeal
Born: 6 January 1986, Uyo, Nigeria
Education: Federal University of Technology - Owerri
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Movies: Ayamma (2016), Liars and Pretenders, Loving Daniella (2018), Stormy Hearts (2017), Mr. Perfect (2018)
Born: Lagos, Nigeria
Spouse: Seun Williams (m. 2016)
Books: This Is How We Disappear
Born: 5 February 1980, Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Full name: Tiwatope Savage-Balogun
Spouse: Tunji Balogun (m. 2013)
Children: Jamil Balogun
Born: 16 September 1975, Lagos, Nigeria
Height: 1.74 m
Spouse: Sean Quinn (m. 2015)
Education: Smith College
Movies and TV shows: The Neighbors (2012 – 2014), Castle (2009 – 2016), DuckTales (Since 2017), Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal (2020), Dog Days (2018)
Born: 24 May 1987, Ogun State, Nigeria
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Genre: R&B/Soul
Albums: Santa Cruise
TV shows: Tinsel
Born: 9 June 1985, Ikwerre, Nigeria
Spouse: Olakunle Churchill (m. 2015–2017)
Children: Andre Omodayo Churchill
Siblings: Tatiana Dikeh, Charles Dikeh
Parents: Veronica Dikeh, Sunny Dikeh
Movies: Men in Love (2010), Garden of Love and Tears, Missing Child (2009), Celebrity Marriage (2017), Love My Way (2008)
Born: 5 September 1982, Auchi, Nigeria
Full name: Olutoyin Aimakhu
Spouse: Kola Ajeyemi
Nominations: Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Awards: Nigeria Entertainment Award for Best Actress (Indigenous)
Movies: Elevator Baby (2019), The Ghost and the Tout (2018), Alakada Reloaded (2017), Fate of Alakada (2020), Nimbe (2019)
Born: 13 February 1985, Plymouth, United Kingdom
Nationality: English
Education: The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Movies and TV shows: Blooded (2011), Treadstone (2019), The Originals (2013 – 2018), Quantico (2015 – 2018), Crossbones (2014)
Born: 14 July 1986, Abia, Nigeria
Education: Imo State University
Movies: Lost in the Jungle 2, Missing Rib 2, Occultic Battle, Missing Rib
Born: 28 December 1979, Abiriba, Nigeria
Spouse: Kenney Rodriguez (m. 2012)
Parents: Nelson Jombo
Children: Matthew Rodriguez
Siblings: Nelson Jombo, Josephine Jombo
Movies: Heaven on My Mind (2018), Lagos Cougars (2013), Mrs Somebody (2012), Holding Hope (2010), Damage (2012)
Born: Delta, Nigeria
Education: Delta State University, Abraka
Movies: Silver Stone, Thunderbolt
Born: 17 April 1986, Enugu, Nigeria
Spouse: Apo Arthur (m. 2013)
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (English)
Movies: Stolen Vow (2017), Ovy's Voice (2017), Mummy Why (2016), Commitment Shy, Range Rover Babes 2
Born: 23 April 1981, Benin City, Nigeria
Spouse: Steven McDermott (m. 2010)
Children: 2
Education: UNILAG Nigeria
Awards: City People Movie Award for Best Actress of the Year (English)
Movies: Okafor's Law (2016), What Just Happened? (2018), Wives on Strike: The Revolution (2017), Christmas Is Coming (2017), Esohe (2017)
Born: 11 October 1979, London Borough of Newham, United Kingdom
Education: University of Greenwich
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (English)
Movies and TV shows: Last Flight to Abuja (2012), Crazy, Lovely, Cool, Being Mrs Elliot (2014), The Duplex (2015), Weekend Getaway (2012)
Born: 10 February 1981, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Height: 1.7 m
Awards: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie
Siblings: Chioma Aduba, Obi Aduba
Movies and TV shows: Orange Is the New Black (2013 – 2019), Mrs. America (2020), Miss Virginia (2019), The Wiz Live! (2015), Beats (2019)
Born: Onitsha, Nigeria
Education: University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Movies: Ìfé
Born: Enugu, Nigeria
Children: 3
Education: GSM London
Born: April 1988, Nigeria
Parents: Ruth Benamaisia Opia
Education: Identity School of Acting Los Angeles
Nominations: Nigeria Entertainment Award for Actress of the Year (Nollywood)
Movies and TV shows: I May Destroy You (2020), ...When Love Happens (2014), Bad Education (2012 – 2014), Sliced (Since 2019), The Bad Education Movie (2015)
Born: 31 July 1986, Nigeria
Height: 1.72 m
Parents: Irene Mosaku
Siblings: Kunbi Mosaku, Iyiola Mosaku
Education: Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (2007), Trinity Church of England High School, Xaverian College
Movies and TV shows: Lovecraft Country (Since 2020), Luther (2010 – 2019), I Am Slave (2010), Vera (Since 2011), Dancing on the Edge (2013)
Born: 24 September 1981, Ibadan, Nigeria
Education: McGill University, Illinois State University
Nominations: Audie Award for Short Stories/Collections, Equity Jeff Award for Actress in a Principal Role - Play
Nationality: American, Nigerian
Movies and TV shows: American Gods (Since 2017), MDMA (2017), What We Found (2020), The Long Shadow, The Prayer Circle
Born: Abuja, Nigeria
Born: 20 January 1984, Lagos, Nigeria
Spouse: Abiodun Ishola Thomas (m. 2013)
Education: Babcock University Ilishan Remo
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Movie Producer of the Year (Yoruba)
Movies: Fadaka, Omo Elemosho (2013), Iyawo Adedigba (2017), Kurukuru (2015)
Education: Lagos State University
Known for: Nnenna and friends
Born: 3 March 1987, Lagos, Nigeria
Education: Holy Child College, Lagos State University
Awards: Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Award for Red Carpet Host of the Year (Female)
Movies: 7 Inch Curve, Render to Caesar (2014), Put a Ring on It
Born: 25 August 1983, Agenebode, Nigeria
Spouse: Olakunle Fawole (m. 2017)
Education: University of Cyprus
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Best Movie Producer of the Year (English)
Movies: Diamonds In The Sky (2018), Okafor's Law (2016), Gold Statue (2019), 10 Days in Sun City (2017), The Silver Spoon (2017)
Born: 2 December 1983, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Parents: Celine Orji
Education: Milken Institute School of Public Health
Nominations: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Movies and TV shows: Insecure (Since 2016), Spontaneous (2020), Night School (2018), Insecure - Season 1, Yvonne Orji: Momma, I Made It!
Born: 10 October 1989, London, United Kingdom
Height: 1.75 m
Spouse: Dikko Nwachukwu (m. 2018)
Nominations: City People Movie Award for Most Featured Actress In Cinema Movies
Awards: The Future Awards Africa Prize for Acting
Movies: The Royal Hibiscus Hotel (2017), Sylvia (2018), God Calling (2018), The Wedding Party (2016), Chief Daddy (2018)
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