Top 10 Richest Actors In Nigeria And Their Net worth

Nigerian actors are some of the best and most well-paid actors in the world. The Nollywood industry is the second-largest movie industry in the world and the biggest in Africa. It is just normal to picture that actors in this robust industry are handsomely rewarded for their hard work and talent. With a population of over 200 million people in Nigeria, Nigerians love drama and they enjoy watching their kind put up and act.

Nollywood has produced several great actors who have travelled the world to promote Nigeria. While they are generating a fortune through acting, endorsements, and other side ventures, they are also doing Nigeria proud. In Nigeria, acting is one of the highest-paying professions.

Furthermore, Nollywood benefits more than just actors. Scriptwriters, producers, directors, costume designers, make-up artists, and others are building a name for themselves in this field.

Here in this article, RNN will highlight the richest actor in Nigeria and their Net worth.

10. Nkem Owoh – $3.9 million

Owoh was born on 7 Febuary 1958, Osuofia is a comedy film actor, musician, and producer who recently released the film Stronger than Pain. Owoh Nwabuoku’s acting career began during his academic years.

Nkem Owoh was born in Enugu State, Nigeria. After his primary and secondary school, he headed to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta and studied engineering. Already, during his university studies, Owoh began acting in various television and film productions.

He has appeared in more than 200 films, including ‘things break apart,’ ‘ukwa,’ ‘Osuofia in London,’ ‘lionheart,’ and many others. He was also given the lifetime achievement award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. His net worth is estimated at N1.6 billion ($3.9m).

9. Williams Uchemba – $4.2 million

Williams Uchemba was born on 22nd October 1994, he is a talented and handsome Nollywood star actor. The entrepreneur, movie producer and comedian gained more popularity amongst fans from his well-played role in Merry Men and Sugar Rush. The veteran actor is a devoted Christian and is quick to show off his religious views on social media and in his actions. The remarkable Williams Uchemba has a net worth estimated at $4.2 million (2.4 billion).

8. Ramsey Nouah – $4.5 million

Ramsey Nouah was born on 19 December 1970, to an Israeli Jewish father and a Yoruba mother who hails from Owo, Ondo State. He grew up in Surulere, Lagos, where he attended Atara Primary School and Community Grammar School. He received a diploma in Mass Communications at the University of Lagos, after which he pursued a career in acting.

Nouah is one of the popular faces you must have come across in Nigerian movies. His creativity, talent, and various romantic roles have him famous and loved by his fans. He is often called ‘Lover Boy’ by fans. He began acting in 1993 and has acted in hundreds of movies.

Ramsey Nouah has a fat net worth estimated at $4.5 million (2.6 billion NGN).

7. Mike Ezuruonye – $4.7 million

Mike Ezuruonye was born 21 September 1982, is a Nigerian actor and he is number 7 on our list of richest Nigerian actors this 2022. He has starred in various award-winning movies including Calabash part 1 & 2 in 2014 and The Duplex in 2015 etc. Aside from acting, Mike Ezunronye is also a banker. He has also won multiple awards including Best Actor in a Supporting Role and Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2008 and 2009, respectively, at the Africa Movie and Academy Awards

The talented and veteran Mike Ezunronye has a net worth estimated at $4.7 million (2.7 billion NGN).

6. Segun Arinze – $5.1 million

Segun Padonou Aina (known as Segun Arinze) was born on September 24th, 1965 in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. His father is of the Yoruba tribe from Badagry, Lagos State, while his mother is of the Igbo tribe. Segun is a Nigerian actor, producer, director, voice over artist and singer.

Segun grew up in his maternal home of Onitsha, He had his primary education there and obtained his First School Leaving Certificate. Thereafter, he proceeded to Victory College of Commerce in Ilorin, Kwara State for his secondary education. He however completed it at Taba Commercial College in Kaduna State. He studied Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University and obtained a BA.

Once known as ‘Nollywood Bad Boy’, Segun Arinze is one of the most talented Nollywood actors. He was the lead actor in a popular Nollywood movie titled Black Arrow and also featured in the popular soap opera titled Ripples. He is also a singer, producer, scriptwriter, and director. Segun Arinze also performs voice over for revision and radio commercials.

Segun Arinze has an estimated net worth of $5.1 million (2.9 billion NGN).

 5. Chidi Mokeme – $8.0 million

Chidi Mokeme was born on 17 March 1972, he is a Nigerian actor and reality show host. He hails from Oba in Idemili South LGA of Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria. He acted in award-winning movies such as 76 and The Seed, and many others.

Chidi Mokeme had the chance to experience the many cultures of Nigeria’s major ethnic groupings. He attended Salvation Army Primary School in Surulere, Lagos, for his elementary schooling. He studied at the Federal Government College in Minna, Niger State, and then continued on to the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu, where he received a Higher National Diploma in Computer Science. Chidi proudly speaks Hausa, Yoruba, and his native dialect, Igbo, as a result.

Chid Mokeme is a brilliant and famous actor. His net worth is estimated at $8.0 million( 3.5 billion NGN).

4. Zubby Michael – $9.6 million

Azubuike Michael Egwu professionally known as Zubby Michael was born on 1 February 1985, he is a Nigerian film actor and movie producer. He is known for his role in Three Windows, Royal Storm and Professional Lady. His first appearance was in the movie titled Missing Rib but known for The Three Widows where he played the lead role.

Zubby Michael was the most searched Nollywood Actor in 2021 on google trends, making him the most popular and famous actor. His net worth is estimated at $9.6 million(4.1 billion NGN).

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3. Desmond Elliot – $10 million

Desmond Elliot born on 4 February 1974, is a Nigerian director, and politician. He was elected as a lawmaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency, in the 11 April 2015 Nigerian General Elections. Elliot competed to become the ambassador for the Face of Hope Project, a “volunteer-based non-profit, non-religious, non-political organization established to give hope to the hopeless”, in which he will work toward fixing “child illiteracy in Nigeria and Africa at large” should he emerge. He won best supporting actor in a drama at the 2nd Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and was nominated for best supporting actor at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

His net worth is estimated at $10 million (4.3 billion NGN).

2. Richard Mofe Damijo – $15 million

Richard Eyimofe Evans Mofe-Damijo was on born 6 July 1961, popularly known as RMD, is a Nigerian actor, writer, producer, lawyer, and former journalist. Eyimofe was also a former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State in 2009. He attended Midwest College, Warri and Anglican Grammar School and was a member of the Drama Club. He enrolled into the University of Benin to continue his education and studied Theatre Arts. In 1997, Mofe-Damijo returned to the university to study law at the University of Lagos and graduated in 2004.

Damijo began acting in 1986 and has since starred in many first-class movies. Richard Mofe Damijo has won various awards including the Best Actor award in 2015 at the maiden edition of the African Movie Academy Awards.

The impeccable Richard Mofe Damijo has a net worth estimated at $15 million (6.4 billion NGN).

1. Jim Iyke – $30 million

James Ikechukwu Esomugha was born in Libreville, Gabon, on September 25, 1976, to a family of seven in which he stood out as the only male. Jim Iyke, a contraction of this name, is a native of Ogwugwu village, Enugu Agidi town, Anambra State, via his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Okolue.

Jim Iyke’s elementary education started in Gabon, but due to his family’s repeated relocations, he spent his formative years traversing Nigeria. He attended secondary school in Abuja at Federal Government College, Kwali.

He started acting in 2001 and has starred in more than 150 movies. Jim Iyke has many awards for his name. Jim is not only a veteran actor, Jim Iyke is also a philanthropist and a businessman. He runs a foundation with the aim of helping children with disabilities, He also runs a fashion label named Untamed Closet. He also runs a table water bottling company called Burgeon Table water.

His net worth is estimated at $30 million (13.1 billion NGN).

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