In this article I will be sharing with you the top 10 richest actors in Nigeria in 2024 and their net worth. Do you want to know the richest actor in Nigeria in 2024? If your answer is yes, then you have to read this article till the end. Nollywood has produced a lot of talented actors who have represented Nigeria very well in the global space. Most of these actors are very rich and raking their bank accounts with millions of dollars, the life of fame and flamboyances has become the other of their day and it is a life that everyone wants to live in. So therefore, after a careful study and research I present to you the top 10 richest actors in Nigeria in 2024 and their net worth.
10. Kanayo O Kanayo 
Making the number 10 on our list of the top 10 richest actors in Nigeria in 2024 is Anayo Modestus Onyekwere popularly known as Kanayo O Kanayo. He is a veteran Nollywood actor and producer born on 1st March 1962 in Mbaise, Imo State. In 2006, he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Kanayo O Kanayo has an estimated net worth of $5 million. He has been in the Nigerian movie industry for more than 30 years. He joined Nollywood in 1992, and made his debut on screen appearance in the blockbuster film Living in Bondage.
9. Kenneth Okonkwo 
Making the number 9 on our list of the top 10 richest actors in Nigeria in 2024 is Kenneth Okonkwo. He is a Nollywood actor turned politician. He became famous after his role as Andy in the 1992 blockbuster film “Living in Bondage”. Kenneth Okonkwo has an estimated net worth of $5.5 million, making him one of the richest actors in Nigeria in 2024. He was born on 6th November 1968 in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. He is currently married to Ifeoma Okonkwo and the marriage is blessed with two lovely children. He has received Special Recognitions and Award both home and abroad.
8. Zubby Michael 
Making the number 8 on our list of the top 10 richest actors in Nigeria in 2024 is Zubby Michael. He is a famous Nollywood actor and producer. He is known for playing criminal, villain and hit man roles in movies. Zubby Michael has an estimated net worth of $6 million. He is known for spraying money extravagantly in shows and events. He was nicked named Doings and can be seen hanging out with the biggest boys in Nigeria.
7. Osita Iheme 
Making the number 7 on our list of the top 10 richest actors in Nigeria in 2024 is Osita Iheme also known as Paw-paw. He is a Nollywood comic actor from Imo State. He has been in the Nigerian movie industry for more than two decades. He became famous after starring alongside with Chinedu Ikedieze in the 2003 comic movie Aki na Ukwa. Osita Iheme has an estimated net worth of $6.5 million. He is a well known GLO Ambassador. He is also a real estate investor and owns five star hotel in Owerri, Imo state.
6. Chinedu Ikedieze 
Making the number 6 on our list of the top 10 richest actors in Nigeria in 2024 is Chinedu Ikedieze also known as Aki. He is a veteran Nollywood actor from Abia State. He has been in the movie industry for more than two decades. He is best known for playing alongside with Osita Iheme in most of his movies after their breakthrough in the blockbuster movie Aki na Ukwa. Chinedu Ikedieze is also a real estate investor and a well known GLO Ambassador. He has an estimated net worth of $7 million.
5. Ramsey Nouah 
Making the number 5 on our list of the top 10 richest actors in Nigeria in 2024 is Ramsey Nouah also known as lover boy. He is a veteran Nollywood actor from Ondo State. He has been in the movie industry for more than two decades. He became famous in Nollywood due to his active roles in romantic movies. Ramsey Nouah has an estimated net worth of $7.5 million. Movie acting and directing has fetched him so much wealth to become one of the richest actors in Nigeria.
4. Chidi Mokeme 
Making the number 4 on our list of the top 10 richest actors in Nigeria in 2024 is Chidi Mokeme. He is a veteran Nollywood actor and a TV host. He is the host of Gulder Ultimate Search. Chidi Mokeme has an estimated net worth of $8 million. He started acting in 1995 and has appeared in more than 300 movies. His role in movies and business interest have brought him fame and fortune. He makes his money through film acting, event management, TV hosting, brand endorsement and his personal entrepreneur businesses.
3. Desmond Elliot 
Making the number 3 on our list of the top 10 richest actors in Nigeria in 2024 is Desmond Elliot. He is a veteran Nollywood actor turned politician from Lagos state. He is currently a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Desmond Elliot has an estimated net worth of $8.5 million. Having been in the movie industry for more than two decades, Desmond Elliot has earned so much to become one of the richest actors in Nigeria. He was born on 4th February 1974 in Lagos and currently married with two lovely kids.
2. Richard Mofe Damijo 
Making the number 2 on our list of the top 10 richest actors in Nigeria in 2024 is Richard Mofe Damijo also known as RMD. He is a veteran Nollywood actor from Delta state. He has been in the Nigerian movie industry for more than two decades and has won several awards. RMD has an estimated net worth of $10 million. Aside from acting he is a politician and was the commissioner of culture and tourism in Delta State. He is currently the brand ambassador for GLO.
1. Jim Iyke 
Making the number 1 on our list of the top 10 richest actors in Nigeria in 2024 is Jim Iyke. Jim Iyke whose full name is James Ikechukwu Esomugha. He is a veteran Nollywood actor from Anambra state who has been in the movie industry for almost 30 years. Jim Iyke is widely regarded as Nollywood’s bad boy. He was the richest actor in Nigeria in 2022. Jim Iyke has an estimated net worth of $12 million making him the richest actor in Nigeria in 2024. He has grown and excelled in the entertainment industry. Aside from being an actor, he is also a musician.
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