We all Know that Nollywood is the third largest in the
world, After Hollywood &Bollywood. Some (Actors,
actress, producers, etc..) have taken advantage of this
huge industry and manage to create wealth for
themselves. SEE Below..
1. Genevieve Nnaji (N70-100 million)
Genevieve Nnaji tops the list. She is well-known not
only all over Nigeria, but in other parts of the world as
well. She has starred in over 80 Nollywood movies,
took part in The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2009 etc. She
also launched her own clothing line in 2008 named St.
Genevieve, which donates its proceeds to charity. In
May 2010, she was named the official face of Make-
up Designing in Nigeria. In June 2012, she was chosen
as the brand ambassador of Range Rover Evogue by
Coscharis Motors. She has at least 2 mansions in Lagos
are – one for her and another for her parents.
2. Kate Henshaw (N70-80 million)
Kate starred more in over 50 movies. She won the
African Movie Academy Awards in 200 for Best Actress
in a Leading Role in the movie, Stronger than Pain.
She used to be the Face of Onga and Face of Blessing
Perfume. She also published her autobiography ‘The
Life of an Actress: My Story.’
3. Mercy Johnson (N65 million)
Now Mercy is the highest paid actress in Nollywood. By
2008 Mercy Johnson had appeared in fifteen movies.
And she earned N11 million from movies alone. She is
also an investor in properties. And she owns 6 large
land properties in Lagos.
4. Ini Edo (N60 million)
Ini is not only an actress, model and producer. She
also invests in landed properties. Now she has 9
buildings to her credit. Five of the landed properties
are in Ikotun and Ikorodu areas of Lagos State.
5. Rita Dominic (N58 million)
Another notable and rich actress is Rita Dominic. In
2004 she won the City Peoples Award as the Most
Outstanding Actress. She was also a face of Nokia and
a Glo ambassador. Rita also deals with property
investments and two homes which belong to her worth
over N40 million. She is also writing a book and going
to produce movies herself.
6. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde (N53 million)
This beauty was honored as one of Time Magazine 100
Most Influential People in the World. She adores exotic
cars and her garage is estimated to be worth N20
million. Recently she began to conquer music industry.
She released two albums ‘Gba’ and Me, ‘Myself &
Eyes’. Her album cost her a whopping N13 million
including production and promotion.
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