Top 5 Richest Nollywood Actors In 2022

What Is Nollywood? Nollywood is a euphemism that is widely used to describe the Nigerian film industry it is the second-largest film industry in the world, second only to India’s Bollywood. “Nollywood” is a derivation of “Bollywood,” a nickname for the Indian film industry, and “Hollywood,” the former location of film production located in the United States

Who are the most wealthy Nollywood performers and actors for 2022? – The Nigerian film industry that is referred to as Nollywood has developed over the years to become the second-largest in the world. With more than 1,000 films a year, Nollywood is bigger than Hollywood and is second only in size to Indian Bollywood.

Nollywood has produced many talented actresses and actors who have been a part of Nigeria all over the world. While they’re doing Nigeria proud as a nation, they’re making good money through endorsements, acting, and other side ventures.

This list contains the top 5 Most Rich Nollywood Actors, you will discover veteran actors who have been on our screens for a long time.

Profiling The Top 5 Richest Nollywood Actors In 2022

1. Jim Iyke – $30 million

With an estimated net worth of $30 million, Jim Iyke is the highest-paid actor in the Nollywood industry in 2022.

Jim Iyke, fully named James Ikechukwu Esomugha is an award-winning actor from Nollywood and music producer. He was born on September 25 in 1976, in Libreville, Gabon to Mr an.d Mrs. Stephen Okolue who later changed names to Esomugha after they moved to Ogwugwu Village in Enugu Agidi town in Anambra State, Nigeria.

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2. Genevieve Nnaji – $15 million

The second most wealthy performer in the Nigerian film sector (Nollywood) is Genevieve Nnaji

Genevieve Nnaji is well-known Nigerian film industry, Nollywood producer, actress, and producer. She has been awarded numerous awards over the years and is still one of the most beautiful women in the film industry.

3. Funke Akindele – $11 million

The third most successful performer in the Nigerian film sector (Nollywood) is Funke Akindele with an estimated net worth of $11 million. Her fame was boosted by her role in the “Jenifa film collection which later evolved into her nickname.

Her starring character in Jenifa’s diary earned her the title of best actress in a comedy award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA). She also received an Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in 2009.

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4. Mercy Johnson Okojie – $9 million

Mercy Johnson Okojie ranks fourth on the list of the most successful Nollywood actors and actresses of 2022. This veteran actor who’s become an icon in the Nigerian film industry is estimated to have a fortune of $9 million.

She has appeared in more than 300 films and all of them have something in common: flexibility consistency and talent.

Mercy Johnson is married to Prince Odianosen Okojie, a politician, and famous businessman. They have four children, namely Purity Ozioma Okojie, Divine-Mercy Okojie, Henry Ozioma Okojie as well as Angel Onosetale Okojie.

5.Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD) – $5.8 million

Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly referred to as RMD is known as a Nigerian actor as well as a writer, producer, and lawyer. He was also the ex-commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State (2009).

RMD was featured in numerous blockbuster films, won an Africa Movie Academy Award for the Best Lead Actor (2005), and was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2016.

Through his illustrious professional career, RMD is estimated to have a net worth in the range of $5.8 million, which makes RMD among the top five wealthiest performers in the Nigerian film business (Nollywood).