Do you want to know the richest actress in Nigeria in 2022? 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.
The Nigerian movie industry popularly known as Nollywood is the 3rd biggest film industry globally in terms of film output and gross net worth and Nigerian actresses have been its integral part. It is also the 3rd most significant film industry by revenue generation since 2013 till date, creating jobs in the country and giving financial freedom to talented people.
Nollywood has produced lots of talented actresses who have represented Nigeria well in the global space. Most of these actresses are raking their bank accounts with millions of dollars. In this article I will be sharing with you the Top 10 most richest actresses in Nigeria in 2022 and their net worth.
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10. Ini Edo
Ini Edo is a veteran Nollywood actress and producer. She was born on 23rd April 1982 in Akwa Ibom. She began her film career in 2000, and has featured in more than 200 movies since her debut. In 2013, she was a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant. In 2014, she was appointed by the United Nations as a United Nations Habitat Youth Envoy. Ini Edo is the 10th richest actress in Nigeria in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $4.5 million. Ini Edo came into the Nigerian film industry in the early 2000s and made a name for herself after featuring in over 200 movies. She was also considered the sexiest actress in Nigeria in 2010. The Akwa Ibom born actress is also 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. She makes her money by acting, producing, brand endorsements and her personal entrepreneur businesses. Ini Edo is currently the 10th richest actress in Nigeria in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $4.5 million.
9. Regina Daniels
Regina Daniels is a famous Nollywood actress, model and producer from Delta State. She started her career as a child actress in 2007. Ever since then she has grown to become one of the most successful actress in Nigeria. Regina Daniels is the 9th richest actress in Nigeria in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $5 million. Regina Daniels topped the list after she got married to Nigerian billionaire Prince Ned Nwoko. Regina Daniels has been seen on social media posing with high-end luxury cars, but some of them are not hers, but belongs to her husband. Regina Daniels owns a 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLK450 worth over ₦70 million. Regina Daniel’s Mercedes-Benz has a customer plate number reading, 4EVA 16, which means forever 16. She also owns a Lexus RX 330, a Mercedes Benz ML 350, a Mercedes Benz G-wagon Brabus and many more exotic cars that she flaunts on her Instagram handle. Each of those cars is worth not less than ₦40 million. She makes her money by acting, producing, brand endorsements and her personal entrepreneur businesses. Regina Daniels is currently the 9th richest actress in Nigeria in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $5 million.
8. Chika Ike
Chika Ike is a veteran Nollywood actress and producer. She has been in the movie industry for over two decades. Chika Ike is the 8th richest actress in Nigeria in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $6.2 million. Chika Ike is one of the industrious actresses in Nigeria. 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. She makes her money by acting, producing, brand endorsements and her personal entrepreneur businesses. Chika Ike is currently the 8th richest actress in Nigeria in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $6.2 million.
7. Uche Jumbo
Uche Jumbo is a veteran Nollywood actress and producer from Abia State. She has been in the movie industry for over two decades. Uche Jombo is the 7th richest actress in Nigeria in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $6.7 million. Uche Jombo is without doubt, one of the hottest actresses in Nollywood. She attracts a lot of fans from all over Nigeria and Africa, who want to know how she achieved her huge success. Uche Jombo ventured into the Nigerian movie industry in 1999 in the movie Visa to Hell. As a screenwriter she has written and co-written several movies which include The Celebrity, Games Men Play, Girls in the Hood & A Time to Love. Uche Jombo went on to produce films such as Nollywood Hustlers, Holding Hope and Damage, which deals with the issue of domestic violence. Uche Jombo is an ambassador for Globacom. Uche Jumbo is currently married to her Mexican boyfriend. Her garage is filled with expensive cars like GMC truck worth over ₦30 million and a Lexus SUV worth over ₦25 million. She makes her money by acting, producing, brand endorsements and her personal entrepreneur businesses. Uche Jumbo is currently the 7th richest actress in Nigeria in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $6.7 million.
6. Mary Remmy Njoku
Mary Remmy Njoku is a popular Nollywood actress and producer. She is the CEO of ROK Studios. Mary Remmy Njoku is the 6th richest actress in Nigeria in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $7.5 million. She made it this far on this list because of her husband. She and her husband Jason Njoku have combined together to take Nollywood business to the next level. In 2011, Mary Remmy Njoku started dating Jason Njoku who is the CEO and founder of Iroko TV and ROK TV. They got married on 18th August 2012 in Lagos. That union was the real turning point in Mary Remmy Njoku’s career as she is now the CEO of ROK Studios which is a film production studio and TV channel based in Lagos. She makes her money by acting, producing, brand endorsement and her personal entrepreneur businesses. Mary Remmy Njoku is currently the 6th richest actress in Nigeria in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $7.5 million.
5. Rita Dominic
Rita Dominic is a veteran Nollywood actress and producer. She was born on July 12, 1975 and currently 46 years old. In 2012, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Rita Dominic started performing as a child, appearing in school plays and children’s television shows in Imo State. In 1998 she starred in her first movie, A Time to Kill, which brought her to limelight. She won the City People Awards in 2004 as the Most Outstanding Actress in Nigeria. She has starred in over 300 Nollywood movies. Rita Dominic is the 5th richest actress in Nigeria in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $8.6 million. Rita Dominic has won many prestigious awards from her acting career including Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She is also known to have been involved romantically with some politicians and military officers. 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. She makes her money through film acting, movie production, brand endorsement and her personal entrepreneur businesses. Rita Dominic is currently the 5th richest actress in Nigeria in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $8.6 million.
4. Mercy Johnson Okojie
Mercy Johnson Okojie is a veteran Nollywood actress from Kogi state. She has been in the Nigerian movie industry for more than two decades. She has won several awards and accolades. Mercy Johnson Okojie is the 4th richest actress in Nigeria in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $9 million. Mercy Johnson has become a legend in the Nigerian film industry due to how versatile, consistent, and talented she is. The Kogi state born star has been involved in not less than 300 movies ever since she ventured into the acting business in Nigeria. She is married to a prince from Edo state with 3 kids. She takes 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. She makes her money by acting, producing, brand endorsement and her personal entrepreneur businesses. Mercy Johnson is currently the 4th richest actress in Nigeria in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $9.2 million.
3. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a veteran Nollywood actress and producer. She is a Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist and former model. Since her Nollywood film debut in 1995, the leading actress 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. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is the 3rd richest actress in Nigeria in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $10 million. Omotola also known as Omosexy is one of the most popular actresses in Nigeria. She is married to a pilot and drives a Gold colored Rolls Royce phantom worth over ₦85 million. She also bought her daughter an expensive BMW coupe as a birthday present. Omotola has been in the acting industry for over two decades. She is also known as a curvaceous actress because of her figure, and beauty. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is a brand ambassador for many brands in Nigeria and also an Ambassador to some international agencies. She makes her money by acting, producing, brand endorsement and her personal entrepreneur businesses. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is currently the 3rd richest actress in Nigeria in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $9.7 million.
2. Funke Akindele
Funke Akindele is a veteran Nollywood actress and comedian. She has been described as one of the best comic actress in Nigeria. Funke Akindele is the 2nd richest actress in Nigeria in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $11 million. Funke Akindele is one of the richest Yoruba actress in Nigeria. She made a name for herself in the famous TV series Jenifa’s Diary. She is also nicknamed Jenifer, because of her role in the movie Jenifa’s Diary and the accent she uses while playing her role. Funke Akindele has a house in the UK, a mansion in Lagos, and multiple cars. She has ₦30 million Jeep Wrangler, a ₦50 million Rolls Royce phantom and ₦50 million Ferrari. She is currently living in Banana Island in Lagos. She makes her money by acting, producing, brand endorsement and her personal entrepreneur businesses. Funke Akindele is currently the 2nd richest actress in Nigeria in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $11 million.
1. Genevieve Nnaji
Genevieve Nnaji is a veteran Nollywood actress from Imo state who has been in the movie industry for over 26 years. Genevieve Nnaji is believed to be the most successful actress in Nigeria, thus she deserves the number 1 spot in our list of the wealthiest Nigerian actresses. Genevieve is the brand ambassador for some of the biggest international brands in Nigeria such as Lux, Range Rover, Amstel Malta, and Etisalat. She is the richest actress in Nigeria in 2022 with an estimated net worth of $15 million. Genevieve Nnaji has been in the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) for over two decades. She has won so many awards to her credit. Genevieve Nnaji 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 2022 with an estimated net worth of $15 million.
