Nollywood has been globally recognized as the second largest film producer in the world and the industry is a significant part of the arts, entertainment, and recreation centers, thereby making a significant contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Female celebrities in Nigeria have strived and put in extra effort so as to create a great niche for themselves.
Nollywood old actresses with a career period of 15-20 years have maintained their stance in the industry even though they no longer appear on screens. They have made lots of money from acting, thereby earning them the top spot of the richest actresses in Nigeria. Below are the highlights of the richest female celebrities we have in Nigeria.
1. Genevieve Nnaji: This actress has a net worth of $12 million and is also one of the most influential actresses. She began her career with Ripple, studied Creative Arts at the University of Lagos and was introduced into the growing Nigerian film industry with the movie Most Wanted. A high percentage of Genevieve’s wealth was derived from her acting, endorsements, and real estate income. She has signed major endorsement deals with Amstel Malta (N40M), Citron Energy Drink (N45M), Polo (N75M), and Etisalat (N100M).
2. Ibinabo Fiberisima: She is the first President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria; ex-beauty queen; event manager; and the second richest actress in Nigeria. She is one of the pioneer actors in the industry and holds a Bachelor of Arts certificate in English Language and Literature from the University of Ibadan. She is currently the brand ambassador for Air Peace and Image Make-Up Nigeria.
3. Funke Akindele: She is the third richest actress in Nigeria with a net worth of $7.6 million. She rose to fame for her role in the movie titled Jenifa, which earned her the nickname Jenifa. Funke Akindele played the lead role in the show Jenifa’s Diary, for which she was named Best Actress in a Comedy in 2015. She has been signed for several endorsement deals, such as Ambassador to Dettol and Irokotv, Keystone Bank, and many others. However, her film Omo ghetto the Saga also helped to increase her net worth.
4. Omotola Jalade: She is a singer, philanthropist, and formerly a model with a net worth of $7.2 million. Since her career in acting started, she has appeared in over 300 movies and sold millions of video copies. The primary source of her wealth comes from her thriving acting career and endorsement deals with brands such as Knorr, owned by Unilever, Scanfrost ambassador, BO16 hair range, and some others.
5. Rita Dominic: She is a multiple award-winning Nollyhood actress that has remained driven and open to continue delivering value with her skills, with a net worth of $2.5m. She is a co-founder of Audrey Silva Company, currently a GLO Ambassador, the CEO of Rita Dominic Productions and one of the highest-paid actresses in Nigeria. Rita Dominic makes a lot of money from her acting career and endorsement deals. Some of her deals include BK Unique Hair (Canadian luxury hair), Flat Tummy Tea (herbal weight loss beverage), Zaron Cosmetics, Keystone Bank, Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), and Goodwill.
6. Chioma Chukwuka: she has a net worth of $1.5 million and, as a film maker, Chioma has produced or co-produced over 8 movies, including the award-nominated blockbuster On Bended Knees. She has served as a brand ambassador for a variety of Nigerian and international brands, which include Globacom Nigeria, Harpic cleaners, and many others.
The wealth of these actors is measured not only by the films in which they appear, but also by their endorsements.