Top 20 Nollywood Actors and Actresses Of All Time

11. Desmond Elliott: Desmond Olushola Elliot was born on the 4^th of February 1974, in Lagos, Nigeria to Mr and Mrs Elliot. His father is from Olowogbowo, Lagos State, while his mother hails from Illah, Oshimili North, Delta State Nigeria. He grew up in the Northern part of Nigeria, with his parents and siblings. He got involved with Nollywood after his friend convinced him that the industry would suit him. When he first started, he only featured in soap operas like Everyday People, One Too Much, Super Story, and Saints and Sinners. Gradually, he started getting roles in normal movies. Today, Desmond Elliot is an influential Nollywood personality that has featured in over 200 movies. Desmond Elliot co-produced and co-directed the movie Reloaded in 2008.

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12. Ini Edo: Ini Edo began her film career in 2000, and has featured in more than 100 movies since that time. In 2013, she was announced as a judge for the Miss Black Africa Uk Pageant. Due to her philanthropic gestures, the United Nations appointed her as the United Nations Habitat Youth Envoy. Her acting career started in 2003 with her debut in Thick Madam. She was discovered by a producer at the audition she attended. Her breakthrough came in 2004 when she acted in World Apart. Up to now, she has appeared in over 100 films, she is one of the highest-profile actresses in Nigeria and Africa in general.

13. Rita Dominic: Rita Dominic is a member of the Royal Waturuocha family of Aboh Mbaise local government area in Imo State. She is the youngest of four siblings. Dominic started performing when she was a child, appearing in school plays and children’s television shows in Imo State. In 1998 she starred in her first movie, A Time to Kill. She won the City People Awards in 2004 as the Most Outstanding Actress. She has starred in over 100 Nollywood productions.

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