List of Nigerian Actors You Should Know
Nigerian movie actors and actresses are men and women of value and prominence. These crops of entertainers have made their marks in the movie world and are now being celebrated everywhere around the globe.
Nigeria has a vibrant film industry, known as Nollywood, the second-largest in the world. Its actors are celebrated for their talent and influence across Africa and beyond.
Prominent figures like Genevieve Nnaji, Richard Mofe-Damijo, and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde have not only graced screens with captivating performances but have also gained international recognition.
Nollywood stars play a pivotal role in storytelling, often portraying rich cultural narratives and social realities. Many Nigerian actors have diversified into directing, producing, and activism, contributing significantly to the growth and global appeal of the country’s entertainment industry.
List of Nigerian Actors
Here is the list of the popular Nigerian actors one should know:
- Ramsey Nouah
- Richard Mofe Damijo
- Hanks Anuku
- Osita Iheme
- O. C. Ukeje
- Uzee Usman
- Timini Egbuson
- Jide Kene Achufusi
- Jim Iyke
- Jimmie Akinsola
- Olumide Oworu
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
- Bovi
- Tobi Bakre
- Emeka Enyiocha
- Mr Macaroni
- Olu Jacobs
- Tope Tedela
- Mike Bamiloye
- Tobi Makinde
- Pete Edochie
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Saint Obi
- Lateef Adedimeji
- Broda Shaggi
- John Boyega
- Dele Odule
- Femi Branch
- Efa Iwara
- Wasiu Alabi Pasuma
- Femi Adebayo
- Francis Odega
- Odunlade Adekola
- Muyiwa Ademola
- Yemi Ajibade
- Jimoh Aliu
- Fred Amata
- Chet Anekwe
- Okey Bakassi
- Saheed Balogun
- Joseph Benjamin
- Yul Edochie
- Segun Arinze
- Alex Ekubo
- Deyemi Okanlawon
- Ken Erics
- Mike Ezuruonye
- Sola Fosudo
- Chinedu Ikedieze
- Hakeem Kae-Kazim
- Daniel Etim Effiong
- Rotimi Salami
- Tosin Igho
- Jide Kosoko
- Ayo Makun
- Zack Orji
- Ali Nuhu
- Dele Odule
- Dede One Day
- Clem Ohameze
- John Okafor
- Dayo Okeniyi
- Babatunde Omidina
- Emeka Ossai
- Nkem Owoh
- David Oyelowo
- Afeez Oyetoro
- Kola Oyewo
- Adebayo Salami
- Sunday Omobolanle
- Yemi Shodimu
- Ime Bishop Umoh
- Nonso Diobi
- Charles Inojie
- Desmond Elliot
- Kanayo O. Kanayo
- Segun Arinze
- Emeka Ike
- Sam Dede
- Kenneth Okonkwo
- Uzee Usman
- Chidi Mokeme
- Zubby Michael
- Ifeanyi Emmanuel Igboke
- Falz
- Kunle Remi
- Chris Okagbue
- Francis Duru
- Bob-Manuel Udokwu
- Zulu Adigwe
- Victor Osuagwu
- Onuora Abuah
- Gbemisola Adeoti
- Seun Akinsanya
- Jay On Air
List of Nigerian Actresses
- Alex Asogwa
- Liz Da-Silva
- Genevieve Nnaji
- Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
- Sola Sobowale
- Funke Akindele
- Joke Silva
- Rita Dominic
- Mercy Johnson
- Kate Henshaw
- Ini Edo
- Nse Ikpe Etim
- Osas Ighodaro
- Nancy Isime
- Yvonne Jegede
- Caroline Danjuma
- Lilian Esoro
- Adesua Etomi
- Oghenekaro Itene
- Bimbo Ademoye
- Efe Irele
- Mary Lazarus
- Uzo Aduba
- Tonto Dikeh
- Liz Benson
- Kehinde Bankole
- Fathia Balogun
- Genoveva Umeh
- Tomi Odunsi
- Stephanie Okereke Linus
- Nafisa Abdullahi
- Adunni Ade
- Ayo Adesanya
- Taiwo Ajai Lycett
- Nikki Amuka-Bird
- Rosaline Meurer
- Regina Askia
- Dorcas Shola-Fapson
- Monalisa Chinda
- Chioma Chukwuka
- Abiodun Duro-Ladipo
- Megalyn Echikunwoke
- Adesua Etomi-Wellington
- Carmen Ejogo
- Tamara Eteimo
- Hadiza Gabon
- Regina Daniels
- Rahama Sadau
- Muma Gee
- Shan George
- Biola Adebayo
- Adebimpe Oyebade
- Uyoyou Adia
- Kate Henshaw
- Chika Ike
- Carol King
- Bisi Komolafe
- Annie Macaulay-Idibia
- Lola Margaret
- Iyabo Ojo
- Sharon Ooja
- Sophie Okonedo
- Chioma Okoye
- Oge Okoye
- Moji Olaiya
- Kiki Omeili
- Racheal Oniga
- Bimbo Oshin
- Patience Ozokwor
- Helen Paul
- Lisa Omorodion
- Idowu Philips
- Toni Tones
- Mary Uranta
- Bukky Wright
- Folake Olowofoyeku
- Sharon Ooja
- Ngozi Ezeonu
- Beverly Naya
- Beverly Osu
- Abimbola Craig
- Ruth Kadiri
- Weruche Opia
- Yvonne Orji
- Toyin Abraham
- Mercy Aigbe
- Simi Drey
- Fisayomi Abebi
- Obot Etuk
- Lilian Bach
- Camilla Mberekpe
- Chiege Alisigwe
- Eucharia-Anunobi Ekwu
- Empress Njamah
- Nkiru Sylvanus
- Hilda Dokubo
- Steph-Nora Okere
- Rita Nzelu
- Jennifer Eliogu
- Clarion Chukwura
- Alex Lopez
- Uche Jumbo
- Florence Onuma
- Sandra Achums
- Susan Patrick
The names above are the top actors and actresses in Nigeria.