Top 10 Richest Igbo Actors And Actresses (2022)

Who are the Richest Igbo Actors And Actresses has been an unanswered question in Nigeria. Some of the Nigerian Celebrities came from the southeastern part of Nigeria where they speak a common language identified as the Igbo Language.

Actors from these part of Nigeria are identified as Igbo Actors and some of them has been blessed beyond their imagination.

Their riches are measured in net worth and without missing a word, this article is here to provide you with these rich actors and actresses and their estimated net worth.

1. Jim Iyke

James Ikechukwu Esomugha, popularly known as Jim Iyke with an estimated net worth of $30 million is the Richest Igbo Actor and Actress.

Jim Iyke began acting in 2001 and has appeared in more than 150 movies ever since then. He is a Nigerian actor and one of the stars of the movie Last Flight to Abuja alongside Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Hakeem Kae-Kazim.

Iyke is considered one of the highest-paid Nollywood actors who does not joke with his career.

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2. Genevieve Nnaji

Genevieve Nnaji is the richest actress in Nigeria, the second richest Igbo Actor and Actress, and the first actor to win Best Actress in a leading role in 2005.

She is not only an actress but also a producer and a director with an estimated net worth of $10 million $10 million.

She was awarded a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic by the Nigerian government for her contributions to Nollywood in 2011.

Lionheart her directorial debut movie is first Nigeria Originated movie to show on Netflix and the first Nigerian submission for the Oscars. Nnaji has won so many awards.

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3. Zubby Michael

Azubuike Michael Egwu popularly known as Zubby Michael’s net worth is $9.6 million. He is a Nigerian actor, entrepreneur, politician, and movie producer. He was born on February 01 1985 in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra.

Zubby Michael started acting at a young age in Yola. His first appearance in a movie was a movie titled “Missing Rib”, this particular movie didn’t give him the name he wanted and he didn’t stop there rather he continued chasing his career.

He has appeared in so many movies and this career has given him not only a name but an estimated net worth of $9.6 million.

4. Chidi Mokeme

A Nigerian actor and reality show host Chidi Mokeme is one of the Richest Igbo Actors And Actresses. He has featured in so many Nollywood movies.

Chidi Mokeme hails from Oba in Idemili South LGA of Anambra State, southeast Nigeria. He was the host of Gulder Ultimate Search Reality-show for a couple of years. and has an estimated net worth of $8 million.

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5. Rita Dominic

Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha is an actress, model, producer, co-founder of Audrey Silva Company, television personality, and investor.

She has been regarded as one of the highest-paid actresses in Nigeria and one of the best industrious actresses in Nollywood.

Currently, she is the CEO of Rita Dominics Productions and a GLO Ambassador. Rita Dominic won the Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2012.

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6. Chioma Chukwuka

Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha born on 12 March 1980 is a movie producer, director, and actress who won Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2007. Her performance in a movie titled “Sins of the Flesh” got her that outstanding award.

As a film producer and maker, Chioma Chukwuka has produced so many movies and won the Afro Hollywood award for best actress in a lead role in 2010.

Chioma is also a public speaker and a mentor.

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7. John Okafor

John Ikechukwu Okafor, popularly called Mr. Ibu, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, television personality, and master of ceremony. He has been referred to as the most funniest actor in Nollywood and the highest-paid comic actor in Nigeria.

Okafor is considered to be one of Nigeria’s most talented and highly paid comic characters. In 2005, his role in Mr. Ibu earned him the award of Best Comic Actor in Nigeria at the African Movie Academy Award.

His humorous acting is often characterized by stupidity, hilarious imbecility, and a sharp disconnection from reality.

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8. Pete Edochie

Chief Pete Edochie who is considered one of the most talented actors after being honored with an Industry Merit Award by African Magik is one of the Richest Igbo Actors And Actresses.

He came into prominence in the 1980s when he played the lead role of Okonkwo in an NTA adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s all-time best-selling novel titled “Things Fall Apart”.

Although Edochie is a seasoned administrator and broadcaster has an estimated net worth of $4 million.

9. Nkem Owoh

Nkem Owoh is a Nigerian actor and comedian. Owoh was born in Enugu, both his primary and secondary school was in Enugu after which he proceeded to the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta where he studied engineering.

He won the African Movie Academy Award for “Best Actor in a Leading Role” for his role in the Nigerian film “Stronger Than Pain” in 2018.

10. Uche Jombo

Uche Jombo Rodriguez born in Enugu State on 28 December 1979 is a screenwriter, actress, and film producer. She was once married to Kenney Rodriguez.

Jombo has been seen in so many movies including the 2022 trending “Blood Sisters” and fans identify her actions to be superb.

On November 30, 2018, she was among the celebrities to launch GrandLux Cafe located in Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Brief summary of the Top 10 Richest Igbo Actors And Actresses (2022):

• Jim Iyke
• Genevieve Nnaji
• Zubby Michael
• Chidi Mokeme
• Rita Dominic
• Chioma Chukwuka
• John Okar
• Pete Edochie
• Nkem Owoh
• Uche Jombo