Nigerian actresses: Top 10 richest women of Nollywood in 2021 and net worth
The Nollywood industry has many beautiful and talented actresses who have starred in numerous movies and series.
Any passionate fan of these wonderful ladies would love to know the richest Nigerian actresses and their respective net worth as of 2021.
Working in an industry that makes billions of US dollars annually comes with a massive reward in terms of salary package and popularity.
Some Nollywood actresses are luckier than others in terms of their financial checks, but who is the richest?
Richest Nigerian actresses in 2021
Our ranking of the wealthiest Nollywood female stars uses public data shared by different sources online.
Those who are not keen followers of the beautiful actresses can also get to know them as well as some of their best films.
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These beautiful and talented celebrities also have many followers on social media. Some of these celebrities have increased their net worth, while others have seen a significant drop.
Number One: Genevieve Nnaji
Genevieve Nnaji is one of the most successful and beautiful actresses who have racked up incredible net worths in Nollywood.
She was born on 3rd May 1979, in Mbaise, Imo State. She is the fourth of eight children.
She was raised in Lagos.
She is currently the richest female actress in Nigeria.
Nnaji is a fantastic actress who has starred in many movies. Besides acting, she is also a producer.
In 2019, she produced Lionheart, the first Netflix original film produced in Nigeria.
The talented actress is also the owner of the St Genevieve clothing line.
She has sponsorship deals with Etisalat, Amstel, Malta, and Jumia, among others.
What is Genevieve Nnaji worth? She has a net worth of over N4.5 billion ($11million) as of 2021.
Number two: Ibinabo Fiberesima
Ibinabo Fiberesima is one of the top three richest Nollywood stars in 2021 on our list.
She was born on January 13, 1970, in Port Harcourt.
Fiberesima made her acting debut by starring in Most Wanted (1998).
She is married to Uche Egbuka. Her net worth as of 2021 is N3.2 billion ($8 million).
Number three: Funke Akindele
This beautiful actress has more than 10 million followers on her Instagram account, making her one of the most followed and influential female stars of Yoruba descent.
Akindele has received both national and continental awards for her performance.
In 2009, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress following her leading role in the comedy-drama film Jenifer.
She is one of the top three richest Nollywood stars with a net worth as of 2021 is N3.1 billion ($7.6 million).
Number Four: Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
Omotola Jalade is one of the most beautiful and highly influential actresses in Nigeria.
She is famously known as Omosexy by most of her fans.
As a talented and dedicated actress, she has starred in over 250 movies since joining Nollywood in 1995.
The Nigerian superstar is also a renowned singer and activist.
In 2013, she was named as one of the top 100 influential people in the world by Time Magazine.
Her estimated net worth as of 2021 is N2.9 billion ($7.2 million).
Number Five: Stephanie Okereke
Stephanie Okereke has starred in over 250 movies since making her debut in the Nollywood industry.
In 2002, Stephanie was the first runner-up for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant contest.
Her estimated net worth as of 2021 is around N1.8 billion ($4.5 million).
Number Six: Rita Dominic
The lovely Nollywood actress was born on July 12, 1975.
She comes from Mbaise in Imo State and is currently single.
Rita Dominic has won many prestigious awards in the film industry, including the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role back in 2012.
Rita’s estimated net worth as of 2021 is N1.6 billion ($4 million).
Number Seven: Chioma Chukwuka
Chioma Chukwuka is another lovely actress who enjoys playing in romantic films as an ‘innocent’ lady.
She was born on March 12, 1980, in Lagos State.
Some of her movies include On My Wedding Day, Wives on Strike, Heart Of Gold, and The Rain of Hope.
The charming Chukwuka has a net worth as of 2021 of N1.5 billion ($3.7 million).
Number Eight: Mercy Johnson
The famous Nigerian actress does not need much introduction.
Mercy Johnson has been part of the Nollywood industry for over a decade.
Thanks to her talent and hard work, Mercy has established herself among the most envied stars in the lucrative industry.
She is married to Prince Okojie.
Her net worth as of 2021 is estimated at N1.2 billion ($3 million), placing her eighth in our list of richest female stars in Nollywood.
Number Nine: Uche Jombo
Uche Jombo is one of the most successful actresses in Nollywood.
She is also a producer and a Globacom Ambassador.
Some of the movies she has produced include Nollywood Hustlers, Damages, and Holding Hope, among others.
Jombo’s net worth as of 2021 is around N1 billion ($2.5 million).
Number 10: Ini Edo
Ini Edo is one of the hottest Nollywood stars.
She was born on April 23, 1982, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Edo began her film career back in 2000 and has starred in over 200 movies.
The 37-year-old also boasts over 8 million followers on Instagram.
She won the 2013 Nafca Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Her estimated net worth as of 2021 is N823 million ($2 million), placing her among the top 10 richest actresses in Nigeria in 2021.
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