The movie
industry in Nigeria is the third largest in the world. Some people who
have taken advantage of this huge industry managed to create wealth for
themselves. This list includes the richest actresses of Nollywood, based on
their endorsement deals and recent performance.
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
2008 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, but also a model and producer. She also invests in real
estate. Now she has 9 buildings to her credit. Five of the properties located
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 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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