5. Zack Orji: Zachee Ama Orji, born in Libreville, Gabon, in the 1960s, is a Nigerian actor, director, producer and filmmaker. Orji is a graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Having grown up in Cameroon, Benin and Togo he speaks both English and French fluently. His first movie was in 1991 and was entitled Unforgiven Sin. Since then, Orji has starred in different movies and is now a Nollywood legend. He is married to Ngozi Orji and has three children.

6. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde: Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, born Omotola Jalade, on 7 February 1978 is a Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist and former model. Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, the leading actress has appeared in over 300 films, selling millions of video copies. She is the first African celebrity to receive over 1 million likes on her Facebook page sealing her position as one of Africa’s most respected actresses.

7. Genevieve Nnaji: The 40-year-old has starred in more than 150 films over the last two decades and her rise to prominence coincided with the exponential growth of Nollywood. She grew up in the bustling city of Lagos in a middle-class home – her father an engineer and her mother a teacher.

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