Most Popular Actors In Nigeria

Jim Iyke, Richard-Mofe Damijo and Desmond Elliot

Nigeria is the home of Nollywood, there are thousands of actors and actresses in Nigeria, there are old, new and also several of incoming actors in Nigeria. 

There are numerous actors in Nigeria, but there are some spacial actors who have been in the Nollywood for several years, aside from been in the career for long periods, hardworking, they are also known for been consisten in the industry. 

In this article you will know the most popular actors in Nigeria, there are numerous actors and music artists in Nigeria, you can download

Most Popular Actors In Nigeria Of All Time

Richard Mofe Damijo

Richard Mofe Damijo AKA (RMD) is one of the most popular and richest actor in Nigeria over the years and still on currently, RMD has been in the entertainment industry for decades,  hardworking, consistent, and popular.

Over the years, Richard Mofe Damijo has won numerous awards both in Nigeria and abroad, other actors and actresses look up to him, including upcoming actors.

RMD is also a politician, he joined politics before he was appointed as commissioner of culture and tourism in Delta State, Nigeria. 

Ramsey Nouah

Ramsey Nouah started his  career when he starred in the Nigerian TV soap opera Fortunes, he is also know as “Lover-Boy” because he play the role of a lover boy in romantic Nigerian films due to his light skin complexion, Nouah is one of the Nigerian actors that appears on romantic films frequently.

Ramsey Nouah has been in the Nollywood for long time, he has won numerous award including, 2010 Best Actor in a Leading Role (AMAA) and other awards, currently he is married and blessed with two children.

Desmond Elliot

Desmond Elliot is also one of the most popular actors in Nigeria, he has appeared in over hundred Nollywood movies, currently he is a politician,  lawmaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency, in the 11 December 2015. 

Jim Iyke

Jim Iyke is a popular Nollywood actor, he has appeared in over 150 movies, aside from that Jim Iyke has won.

This actor has won so numerous awards including African Achievement Award, Best Actor in Nigerian Entertainment, Best Actor In 2010.

Nkem Owoh (Osufia)

Nkem Owoh AKA (Osufia) is one of the most popular actors in Nigeria, he came popular after his movie titled “Osuofia in London”, he is also drop some music track in his active days.

Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki)

Chinedu Ikedieze is a popular Nollywood actor, he and his a friend Iheme who is popularly known as (paw paw). 

Chinedu Ikedieze was born on 12th of December 1977, in this active years he won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) in 2007.

Osita Iheme (Pawpaw)

Osita Iheme is a veteran Nollywood actor, he was popularly known as paw-paw, with his friend Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki), they became popular acted they the movie tittled” Aki Na paw-paw” .

Iheme was born on 24th of December, 1982, into the family of five, Osita studied mass communication in Enugu State University and is currently pursuing a degree in law.