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In this article I will be sharing with you the top 10 most
richest actors in Nigeria in 2021. The Nigeria movie industry
(Nollywood) is one of the most popular sectors in the
entertainment world. Over the years, the industry has grown
from one level to another, producing interesting and high-
quality movies that keep one glued to the screen.
A high standard of living is influenced by the Nigeria Movie
Industry due to its pay, this makes acquiring the luxury they
desire easy. Who then among these actors is the richest? So
not to waste much of your time, after a careful study and
research I present to you the top 10 most richest actors in
Nigeria and their net worth.
10. Osita Iheme (Pawpaw)
Osita Iheme is popularly known as Paw-paw since he acted in
the film “Aki Na Ukwa” a movie he starred alongside with
Chinedu Ikedieze. He is originally from Imo State and has
won several awards. Osita Iheme is a well-known figure in
the entertainment industry and rated as one of the highest
paid actor in Nigeria. Osita Iheme has an estimated net worth
of $2.1 million.
9. Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki)
Chinedu Ikedieze is popularly known as Aki since he acted in
the film “Aki Na Ukwa” a movie he starred alongside with
Osita Iheme. He was born on 12th December 1985 in Bende,
Abia State in the south eastern part of Nigeria. He is best
known for playing alongside Osita Iheme in most of his
movies after their breakthrough in the blockbuster movie Aki
na Ukwa. He makes his money by acting and brand
endorsements. He is a well known GLO Ambassador. Chinedu
Ikedieze has an estimated net worth of $2.3 million.
8. Yul Edochie
Yul Edochie is a Nollywood actor and a model. He was
named after popular Russian actor Yul Brynner. He is from
Anambra state in Nigeria and currently the son of Nollywood
legendary actor Pete Edochie. He was born on 7th January
1982 and raised both in Lagos and Enugu respectively. He is
the last of 6 children. He got married to May Yul in 2004 at
the age of 22 years old. He is a graduate of University of Port
Harcourt. Yul Edochie has an estimated net worth of $2.5
million.
7. Nkem Owoh (Osuofia)
Nkem Owoh popularly known as Osuofia is a Nollywood
comic actor. He was born in Enugu and graduated with a
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
from University of Illorin. During his university studies, Nkem
Owoh began acting in various televisions and film Production
Company. He became very popular after starring in the movie
“Osuofia in London” which won him the award for Best
Comic Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
He has a striking humorous nature and well gifted. Nkem
Owoh has an estimated net worth of $2.7 million.
6. Kanayo O Kanayo
Anayo Modestus Onyekwere popularly known as Kanayo O
Kanayo is a veteran Nollywood actor. He was born on 1st
March 1962 in Mbaise, Imo State. In 2006, he won the African
Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Kanayo O Kanayo joined the Nigerian movie industry
(Nollywood) in 1992, and made his debut film appearance in
the film “Living in Bondage”. Kanayo O Kanayo has starred in
over 300 films. He is currently a United Nations Ambassador
and has won several awards in Nigeria. Kanayo O Kanayo has
an estimated net worth of $2.9 million.
5. John Okafor (Mr Ibu)
John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu is currently the
funniest actor in Nigeria. His nick name Mr Ibu was gotten
from a movie he featured in titled “Mr Ibu” a movie that
gained popularity and made him famous. John Okafor is a
very interesting character to watch always. Due to his
humorous nature, his movies are always in high demand.
John Okafor has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
4. Ramsey Nouah
Ramsey Nouah is a Nollywood actor, popularly known as a
lover boy. He loves featuring in romantic films alongside with
Genevieve Nnaji and has since carved out a name for
himself. Well known in quite a lot of films acted in Nigeria.
Ramsey Nouah joined Nollywood in 1996 and has featured in
over 300 movies till date. As an actor, he made his money by
acting and through brand endorsements. Ramsey Nouah has
an estimated net worth of $3.1 million.
3. Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD)
Richard Mofe Damijo popularly known as RMD is a well
known and very hardworking actor. He has been in the
Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) for quite some time. He
has won several awards. He is a man of class operating in
his own league. RMD is a Nigerian actor and a politician. He
joined politics few years ago and was appointed as
commissioner of culture and tourism in Delta State by the
Delta State Governor. He is currently the brand ambassador
for GLO. RMD earns his money from acting and brand
endorsement. RMD currently has an estimated net worth of
$3.2 million.
2. Jim Iyke
Jim Iyke real name is James Ikechukwu Esomugha, but he is
popularly known as Jim Iyke and widely regarded as
Nollywood’s bad boy. Jim Iyke is a Nollywood actor and has
been in the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) for decades.
He has won so many awards to his credit. He is a popular
and a purposeful actor. Jim Iyke has grown and excelled in
the entertainment industry. He makes his money by acting,
producing, brand endorsement and his personal entrepreneur
businesses. Some of his awards include Best Actor at the
African Achievement Award, Best Actor at the Nigerian
Entertainment Awards and Best Actor at the Africa Movie
Academy Awards. Jim Iyke has an estimated net worth of
$4.5 million.
1. Zubby Michael
Zubby Michael is a famous Nollywood actor, model,
television personality, entrepreneur and a philanthropist. He is
known for playing criminal, villain and hit man roles in
movies. He was born on 1st February 1985 in Yola, Adamawa
State in the northern part of Nigeria. He is currently 36 years
old. Zubby Michael hails from Ozubulu in Okwusigo Local
Government Area of Anambra State in the south eastern part
of Nigeria, but he grew up in Yola, Adamawa State in the
northern part of Nigeria. Zubby Michael is the richest actor in
Nigeria in 2021 with an estimated net worth of $5 million.
