Meet top 10 richest Nollywood actors in 2024

In this post, News360 Nigeria archives a list of top 10 richest Nollywood Actors in 2024.

The Nigerian film industry is continuously expanding and enriching a large number of people.

Nigerians are endowed with a variety of talents, and they have made great use of these to amass enormous wealth for themselves.

This article considers the highest paid Nollywood actors of 2024 who have made a lot of money and gained notoriety for themselves through their talents.

1. Ramsey Nuoah ($23 million)

With a net worth of roughly $23 million, Nigerian actor and director Ramsey Nouah is the richest actor in Nollywood.

He was born in Lagos on December 19, 1970, and graduated from the University of Lagos with a degree in mass communication.

He started acting in the early 1990s and has since starred in multiple award-winning films.

2. Jim Iyke ($20 Million)

With a $20 million net worth, James Ikechukwu Esomugha, better known by his stage name Jim Iyke, is the second richest actor in Nollywood.

He graduated from the University of Jos in Plateau State with a degree in philosophy. He was born on September 25th, 1976.

He starred in the film “Last Flight to Abuja” and is one of the highest paid actors in Nigeria.

In 2007, he founded Untamed Productions, a film production company, and Untamed Records, a record label.

3. RMD ($16 Milliion)

RMD, also known as Richard Eyimofe Evans Mofe-Damijo, is an actor, writer, producer, lawyer, and former journalist from Nigeria.

With a $16 million net worth, he is the third richest person on this list.

He was once Delta State’s Commissioner for Culture and Tourism and graduated from the University of Lagos with a law degree.

Throughout his acting career, he has received multiple movie awards.

4. Zubby Michael ($13 Million)

Azubuike Michael Egwu, better known by his stage name Zubby Michael, comes in fourth place on this list with a net worth of $13 million.

His roles in several movies, such as “The Three Widows,” contributed to his rise to fame.

He received his degree in mass communication from Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

5. Chidi Mokeme ($10 Million)

Chidi Mokeme, an Anambra State native, comes in fifth place on this list with a $10 million net worth.

He received a computer science degree from the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu.

His roles in several Nollywood productions have earned him recognition both on and off screen. He hosted the Gulder Ultimate Search reality show.

6. Yul Edochie ($8 Million)

Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie, also referred to as Yul Edochie, is a native of Anambra State and the son of Nigerian actor Pete Edochie. His net worth is estimated to be around $8 million. Daniel Edochie is ranked sixth on the list.

He graduated from the University of Port Harcourt’s Theatre Arts program. He is married to May Edochie and Judy Edochie and has children.

He made his debut in the movie “The Exquires,” and since then, he has been in many Nollywood productions.

7. Kanayo. O. Kanayo ($7.8 Million)

The seasoned Nollywood actor Anayo Modestus Onyekwere MFR, better known by his stage name Kanayo O. Kanayo, has accumulated a net worth of more than $7.8 million.

He has the title of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, MFR, and practices law as well.

He graduated from the University of Abuja with a degree in law and was born on March 1st, 1982.

Since then, he has acted in multiple films and won multiple accolades. He first appeared in the film Living in Bondage.

8. Osita Iheme ($6 Million)

Actor Osita Iheme is a typecast, best known for his portrayals of children in the majority of his films.

He has a net wealth of about$6 million making him the 8th richest actor in this list. He was born in Imo State on 20th February, 1982.

He is the New Generation Ambassador for Rotary International District 9110 and the author of the book INSPIRED 101. He holds the title of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).

9. Chinedu Ikedieze ( $5.5 Million)

Chinedu Ikedieze, MFR, also known as Aki comes 9th in this list with a net worth of about $5.5 million.

Because of his size and physical attributes, he played a child in the majority of the movies he acted in during his early career.

He graduated with a degree in Theatre Arts from the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu (IMT), and he is originally from Abia State. He joined the Nollywood scene in 2000 and became well-known for his performance in the Nigerian film Aki na Ukwa.

10. Nkem Owoh ($4 Million)

Nkem Owoh, better known by his stage name Ukwa, is the tenth richest person on this list with a net worth of approximately $4 million. He is from Enugu state.

He was recognized for his performance in the Nigerian film “Stronger than Pain” with the Africa Movie Academy Award for “Best Actor in a Leading Role.”

He graduated from the University of Ibadan with a degree in engineering and was born on February 7th, 1958.