Top 20 Nollywood Actors and Actresses Of All Time

17. Jim Iyke: James Ikechukwu Esomugha, better known as Jim Iyke is a top Nollywood actor. He has featured in over 100 movies. Born in Libreville, Gabon on the 25th of September, 1976, Jim Iyke is the only boy in a family of eight children. Jim Iyke started acting in 2001 and has featured in over 100 movies. He is currently one of the most paid Nollywood actors.

18. Eucharia Anunobi: Eucharia Anunobi, (born 25 May 1965) is a Nigerian actress, producer, and pastor. She is best known for her role in the movie Abuja Connection. Eucharia came into limelight for her role in the movie series Glamour Girls in 1994 and has gone on to star in over 90 movies including Abuja Connection and Letters to a Stranger. She is currently serving as an evangelist at a church in Egbeda, Lagos State.

19. Osita Iheme: Osita Iheme is widely known for playing the role of ‘Pawpaw’ in the film Aki na Ukwa alongside Chinedu Ikedieze. He has gone on to become one of the most in-demand actors in Nollywood. In 2007 Osita received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Movie Academy Awards. He is considered to be one of Nigeria’s most famous actors. In 2011, he was honoured as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).

20. Chinedu Ikedieze: Chinedu Ikedieze popularly known as Aki is an award-winning Actor, who gained popularity, and breakthrough in the industry after the movie Aki ni Ukwa. He is also a comedian and an entrepreneur. He got his big break and rose to limelight in 2002 when he acted as Aki in the movie Aki na Ukwa. Since then, the name Aki has stuck as a household name. Presently, Chinedu Ikedieze is one of the most recognized faces in Nollywood, as his movies are enjoyed by everyone, regardless of age.

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