In this article I will be sharing with you the top 10 richest actresses in Nigeria in 2024 and their net worth. Do you want to know the richest actress in Nigeria in 2024? If your answer is yes, then you have to read this article till the end.
There are a lot of female celebrities who have graced our screens for the past years. These screen goddesses are believed to be worth millions of dollars. These actresses are not only talented, but they are also making money out of their talent in the industry. So therefore, after a careful study and research I present to you the top 10 richest actresses in Nigeria in 2024 and their net worth.
10. Ini Edo
Making the number 10 on our list of the top 10 richest actresses in Nigeria in 2024 is Ini Edo. She is a Nollywood actress, model and film producer. She began her film career in 2000, and has featured in more than 200 movies since her debut. She has an estimated net worth of $4 million. Ini Edo is a winner of multiple awards including the 2013 NAFCA award. She owns a multi-million naira mansion in Lekki, Lagos, which cost her over ₦70 million naira to acquire. She also has a ₦32 million Mercedes Benz G-wagon, a ₦40 million Range Rover SUV and ₦22 million BMW X5.
9. Uche Jombo
Making the number 9 on our list of the top 10 richest actresses in Nigeria in 2024 is Uche Jombo. She is a Nollywood actress and film producer from Abia State. She has been in the movie industry for over two decades. Uche Jombo is without doubt, one of the most successful actresses in Nollywood. She has an estimated net worth of $4.5 million. Uche Jombo ventured into Nollywood in 1999 in the movie Visa to Hell. She is currently married. Her garage is filled with expensive cars like GMC truck worth over ₦30 million and a Lexus SUV worth over ₦25 million.
8. Mary Remmy
Making the number 8 on our list of the top 10 richest actresses in Nigeria in 2024 is Mary Remmy. She is a popular Nollywood actress and producer. She is the CEO of ROK Studios. She made it this far on this list because of her husband Jason Njoku, the CEO and founder of Iroko TV and ROK TV. She and her husband Jason Njoku have combined together to take Nollywood business to the next level. She has an estimated net worth of $5 million. She is the CEO of ROK Studios which is a film production studio and TV channel based in Lagos.
7. Ruth Kadiri
Making the number 7 on our list of the top 10 richest actresses in Nigeria in 2024 is Ruth Kadiri. She is a Nollywood actress, screenwriter and a film producer. Ruth Kadiri has an estimated net worth of $6 million. Her major income comes from her movie channel on YouTube where she earns over $200,000 (₦250 million) monthly. In 2023 alone she made over $1 million dollars (₦1.2 billion) on YouTube making her the highest paid YouTuber in Nigeria in 2023. She was born on 24th March, 1988 in Benin City, Edo state. She studied Mass Communication at the University of Lagos and Business Administration at Yaba College of Technology.
6. Chika Ike
Making the number 6 on our list of the top 10 richest actresses in Nigeria in 2024 is Chika Ike. She is a Nollywood actress and film producer. Chika Ike is one of the industrious actresses in Nigeria. She has an estimated net worth of $7 million. In 2014, Chika Ike spent millions of naira shopping in Turkey, Dubai and London, shopping on some of the most expensive designer shops and having a good time cruising in Yacht. Chika Ike is no doubt one of the richest actresses in Nigeria. She is currently the UN Ambassador for Displaced persons and also the brand ambassador for Bullet energy drink.
5. Rita Dominic
Making the number 5 on our list of the top 10 richest actresses in Nigeria in 2024 is Rita Dominic. She is a Nollywood actress and producer. In 2012, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She has an estimated net worth of $8 million. In 1998, she starred in her first movie, A Time to Kill, which brought her to limelight. In 2004, she won the City People Awards for the Most Outstanding Actress In Nigeria. She has starred in over 300 Nollywood movies. Rita Dominic owns a mansion in Lagos believed to be worth over ₦150 million and drives a Mercedes Benz ML 350 4matic worth over ₦30 million.
4. Omotola Jalade
Making the number 4 on our list of the top 10 richest actresses in Nigeria in 2024 is Omotola Jalade. She is a veteran Nollywood actress and producer. Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, she has appeared in over 300 films, selling millions of video copies worldwide. In 2013, she was named as one of the top 100 influential people in the world by Time Magazine. She has an estimated net worth of $9 million. She is married to a pilot and drives a Gold colored Rolls Royce phantom worth over ₦85 million.
3. Funke Akindele
Making the number 3 on our list of the top 10 richest actresses in Nigeria in 2024 is Funke Akindele. She is a Nollywood actress and comedian. She has been described as one of the best comic actress in Nigeria. Funke Akindele is currently the richest Yoruba actress in Nigeria. She has an estimated net worth of $10 million. She made a name for herself in the famous TV series Jenifa’s Diary. Funke Akindele has a house in the UK, a mansion in Lagos, and multiple cars. She has a ₦30 million Jeep, a ₦50 million Rolls Royce phantom and ₦50 million Ferrari.
2. Mercy Johnson
Making the number 2 on our list of the top 10 richest actresses in Nigeria in 2024 is Mercy Johnson. She is a Nollywood actress from Kogi state. She has won several awards both home and abroad. She has an estimated net worth of $11 million. Mercy Johnson has become a legend in the Nigerian film industry due to her versatility, consistent, and talent. The Kogi state born star has acted in more than 300 movies. She is married with 3 kids. She charges at least ₦2 million for a movie role. Little wonder she can afford a massive mansion in Ajah, Lagos, and a Lexus SUV worth over ₦15 million. She also has other cars like a Toyota SUV worth over ₦20 million.
1. Genevieve Nnaji
Making the number 1 on our list of the top 10 richest actresses in Nigeria in 2024 is Genevieve Nnaji. She is a Nollywood actress from Imo state who has been in the movie industry for almost three decades. Genevieve Nnaji is believed to be the most successful actress in Nigeria. She has an estimated net worth of $12 million. Genevieve Nnaji is the brand ambassador for Lux, Range Rover, Amstel Malta, and Etisalat. She has grown and excelled in the entertainment industry. She makes her money by acting, producing, brand endorsement and her personal entrepreneur businesses. Genevieve Nnaji is currently the richest actress in Nigeria in 2024 with an estimated net worth of $12 million.