Funke Akindele, Regina Daniels, 9 other richest Nollywood actresses in 2024

News360 Nigeria documents a list of the ten richest Nollywood actresses in Nigeria as of 2024.

Nigeria’s entertainment sector has developed over the years into a highly successful and diligent one, making many Nigerians billionaires through the enormous sums of money they receive for each show.

The film industry is one of these industries, producing well-known stars who have made billions of dollars over the years.

These celebrities, both male and female, have been endowed with a variety of talents and have made a livelihood for themselves in the entertainment industry.

This article lists the top ten female celebrities who have appeared on Nigerian television over the years and have become well-known and wealthy both within the country and globally.

1. Funke Akindele ($20 Million)

Famous Nigerian actress Funke Akindele is currently at the top of the list of the country’s wealthiest actresses after her most recent film, “a tribe called Judah,” took home an astounding $1 billion at the box office.

She is an accomplished actress and producer who has produced, starred in, and won numerous accolades for her work in film.

She graduated from the University of Lagos with a law degree and was born in Lagos State on August 24, 1977.

She is a brand ambassador for several of the top-tier Nigerian companies in addition to running the non-governmental organization Jenifa Foundation, which aims to teach young people vocational skills.

2. Genevieve Nnaji ($18 Million)

With a gross estimated net worth of roughly $18 million, Genevieve Nnaji is ranked second on this list.

She is a seasoned actor who began her career at a very young age and has won multiple film awards.

She graduated from the University of Lagos’ Creative Arts program on May 3, 1979, and was born on May 3.

3. Mercy Johnson ( $16 Million)

At third on this list with a net worth of roughly $16 million is Kogi State’s gifted actress Mercy Johnson Okojie.

She received two awards in 2009: one for Best Supporting Actress at the 2009 African Movie Awards ceremony for her work in the film “Live to Remember,” and another for Best Actress at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for her work in the comedy Dumebi the Dirty Girl.

She is happily married with four children.

4. Rita Dominic ($13 Million)

Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha, who has a net worth of roughly $13 million, is ranked fourth on this exclusive list.

She took home the Africa Movie Academy’s Best Actress in a Leading Role award.

She was born on July 12, 1975, and she is the CEO of Rita Dominic Productions in addition to being a GLO Ambassador.

She graduated from the University of Port Harcourt’s Theatre Arts program.

5. Regina Daniels ($10 Million)

Regina Daniels, whose net worth is estimated to be around $10 million, is the fifth richest Nollywood actress in Nigeria.

She has established a solid reputation for herself in the industry thus far and is the youngest person on this list.

She began her acting career at a young age and is wed to Ned Nwoko, a wealthy Nigerian.

She was born on October 10, 2000, and is the daughter of Rita Daniels, a veteran actress in Nollywood and the chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria in Delta State.

She received her degree in mass communication from Igbinedion University.

6. Ruth Kadiri ($8 Million)

Ruth Kadiri, an actress, screenwriter, and producer from Nigeria, has a $8 million gross worth, making her the sixth richest actress in the business.

She graduated from the University of Lagos with a degree in mass communication. She was born in Benin City on March 30, 1989.

She has received numerous accolades for her work in both producing and starring in various films.

7. Mary Remmy Njoku ($7.5 Million)

Mary Remmy Njoku, Nigerian actress and a founder of a production company secures the seventh spot in this list.

She is the CEO of ROK studio and not only did she combined her efforts with her husband’s just to bring the next level Nollywood to life, she also made a lot of money from her ventures.

Her home is worth millions in Lagos and she has many luxurious vehicles like Range Rover Evoque (10 million Naira) which was made know to us.

8. Tonto Dikeh ($7 Million)

With a net worth of roughly $7 million, Tonto Dikeh is the eighth richest actress on this list. She was born on June 9, 1985, in Obio-Akpor, Rivers State.

She has received multiple honors throughout her acting career and is a graduate of the petrochemical engineering program at Rivers State University of Science and Technology.

She also established “The Tonto Dikeh Foundation,” a foundation through which she provides assistance to the underprivileged and defenseless.

9. Ini Edo ($6.5 Million)

The ninth person on this list with a net worth of $6.5 million is the gifted actress Iniobong Edo Ekim, who was born on April 23, 1982.

She started her film career in 2000 and has been in over 200 films since then.

Ini Edo served as a judge for the De9jaSpirit Talent Hunt and the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant in 2013.

She is a graduate of English from the University of Calabar.

10. Chika Ike ($5 Million)

With a $5 million net worth, Chika “Nancy” Ike is the tenth richest Nollywood actress in Nigeria.

She graduated from the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles with a degree in film making. She was born on November 8th, 1985.

Ike debuted in the movie industry in 2005, appearing in a supporting role in Sweet Love.

11. Uche Jombo ($4 Million)

Uche Jombo, whose net worth is estimated to be $4 million, is the eleventh richest Nollywood actress in Nigeria.

She was born in Abiriba, Nigeria’s Abia State, on December 28, 1979.

She graduated from Federal University of Technology Minna with a degree in computer programming and the University of Calabar with a degree in mathematics and statistics.

In addition to being an ambassador for Globacom, she has starred in several films and received multiple awards over the years.