Money is powerful and without it life becomes miserable. They are absolutely nothing money cannot do. They are several Nollywood actresses who went bald for movie roles. These actresses are so talented that they bring life to their character and role in movies. So not to waste of your time I present to you 11 Nollywood actresses who went bald for movie roles.
1. Halima Abubakar
Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar who is from the northern part of Nigeria have went bald for movie roles. Halima Abubakar was born on 12th June 1985 in Kano, Nigeria. In 2011, she won the Afro Hollywood Best Actress Award. Halima Abubakar was born in Kanon but is a descent of Kogi. She studied Sociology at Bayero University in Kano. In October 2018, Halima Abubakar revealed that she was still a virgin. She began acting in 2001 when she played a minor role in the Nollywood blockbuster movie “Rejected”. Her first lead role was in the movie titled “Gangster Paradise”. She is also the CEO of a Modehouse Entertainment, a music label and entertainment management company. Some of the movies she has acted include Slip of Fate, Tears of a Child, Secret Shadows, Gangster Paradise, Area Mama, Men in Love, amongst others.
2. Mary Remmy
Mary Remmy Njoku who is currently the wife to Iroko TV boss Jason Njoku have went bald for movie roles. She was born on the 20th March 1985 in Mile 2 Estate, Amuwo Odofin, Festac, Lagos State, Nigeria. She is currently 33 years old. Mary Remmy Njoku is currently the wife to Jason Njoku, who is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Iroko TV. She got married to Jason Njoku on 18th August 2012 in Festac, Lagos, Nigeria. Mary Remmy Njoku attended Amuwo Odofin High School and Navy Town Secondary School both in Lagos State, Nigeria and obtained her West African Senior School Certificate. She also has a diploma in Computer Science. Mary Remmy Njoku joined the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) in the late 2000s and made her acting debut in the movie titled “Home Sickness” which she featured in alongside with Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha. Some of the movies she has acted include Critical Truth, Hand of Fate, Sins of the Past, Blackberry Babes, Home Sickness, amongst others.
3. Chacha Eke
Nollywood actress Chacha Eke who is popularly known for her ability to cry in movies have went bald for movie roles. She was born on 1st May 1993 in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State in the south eastern part of Nigeria to a working class family. She is currently 26 years old. She grew up in Abakaliki, Enugu and Asaba respectively. Chacha Eke is the daughter of Professor John Eke who is the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Education. She attended ESUT Nursery and Primary School in Abakaliki and Our Lord Shepherd International School in Enugu. After completing her primary and secondary school education, Chacha Eke proceeded to Ebonyi State University in Abakaliki and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy. In 2009, Chacha Eke joined the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) when she partakes for the Miss Nollywood Talent Hunt Show, an acting competition held in Abakaliki. Some of the movies she has acted include The End is Near, Clap of Thunder, Two Hearts, Gift of Pain, A Cry for Justice, etc.
4. Rachael Okonkwo
Nollywood actress Rachael Okonkwo popularly known as Nkoli Nwa-Nsukka have went bald for movie roles. She was born on 26th May 1987 in Nsukka, Enugu State in the south eastern part of Nigeria. She is currently 32 years old. She hails from Ukpata in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. After completing her primary and secondary school education, Rachael Okonkwo studied at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, where she obtained a Degree in Theatre Arts. She started acting in 2005 but due to lack of movie roles she switched her career to dancing and made several cameo appearance in musical videos. In 2007 she made a comeback to Nollywood and acted in the movie “Royal War”. In 2014, Rachael Okonkwo rose to fame after playing the lead role in the Nollywood blockbuster movie “Nkoli Nwa Nsukka” an Igbo indigenous movie produced and directed by Mac Collins Chidebe. Some of the movies she has acted include Royal War, Ekaette Goes to School, White Ladies, Open & Close, Sister Esther, Bloody War, Zee World Madness, University Girls, Vale of Tears, amongst others.
5. Chinyere Wilfred
Popular Nollywood actress Chinyere Wilfred who have been in the industry for decades have also went bald for movie roles. She was born on 23rd March 1970 in Aguluezechukwu, a small village in Anambra State in the south eastern part of Nigeria. She is currently 49 years old. Chinyere Wilfred is originally from Aguluezechukwu, a small village in Anambra State in the south eastern part of Nigeria, but grew up in Lagos State in the south western part of Nigeria. After completing her primary and secondary school education, Chinyere Wilfred proceeded to Lagos State Polytechnic and obtained Diploma in Computer Science. While still in school, she had passion for acting and participated in several theatre and stage drama. In 1992, Chinyere Wilfred joined the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) and acted in her first movie “Taboo” and became a public figure after starring in the Nollywood blockbuster movie “Ripples” a movie that brought her to prominence and earned her a nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. Some of the movies she has acted include Playing Games, Wages, Taboo, Obligation, Oh Mother, Ripples, Polygamy, The Final Clash, Range Rover Babes, amongst others.
6. Mercy Johnson
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson who is popularly known for her ability to cry in movies have also went bald for movie roles. She was born on 28th August 1984 in Lagos and grew up both in Port Harcourt, Calabar and Lagos respectively. She is currently 34 years old. She is married to Prince Okojie and the marriage is blessed with three lovely kids namely Henry, Angel and Purity Okojie. She is originally from Okene, Kogi State, Nigeria and had her first taste of education in Calabar where her biological dad resides. Her father was a former Naval Officer. She attends streams State Secondary School & Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Port Harcourt, River State. She is the sixth child in a family of seven. She Joined the Nigeria movie industry (Nollywood) in 2004. She rose to fame after starring in the Nollywood tragic movie “The Maid” in which she performed the role of a house help. Some of the movies she has acted include Hustlers, Baby Oku in America, War in the Palace, Dumebi, amongst others.
7. Oge Okoye
Nollywood actress Oge Okoye popularly known for playing runs girls and action roles in movies have also went bald for movie roles. She was born on 16th November 1980 in London, United Kingdom to Nigerian parents of Igbo descent and later relocated back to Lagos, Nigeria with her family after completing her former education. She is currently 38 years old. She is a native of Nnewi, a small town in Anambra State in the south eastern part of Nigeria. Her father’s name is Mazi Okoye while her mother’s name is Lolo Okoye, they are both devoted Anglicans. After completing her primary and secondary education in London, Oge Okoye attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in Anambra State, Nigeria and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Theatre Arts. In 2001, Oge Okoye joined the Nigeria movie industry popularly known as Nollywood and in 2002 she rose to fame after starring in the Nollywood blockbuster movie “Spanner” a movie she starred alongside with Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki). Some of the movies she has acted include Spanner, Black Bra, War Game, The Snake Girl, Beyond Passion, Blood Sister, Blackberry Babes, Crazy Passion, Emotional Battle, amongst others.
8. Nuella Njubigbo
Nollywood actress Nuella Njubigbo who has had several controversies because of her marriage to Tchidi Chikere have also went bald for movie roles. She was born on 18th March 1984 in Anambra State in the south eastern part of Nigeria. She is currently 35 years old. After completing her primary and secondary school education, Nuella Njubigbo proceeded to Imo State University in Owerri and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration. In 1999, Nuella Njubigbo joined the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) and acted in her first movie “Royal Destiny” which brought her to limelight. In 2012, she was nominated for Most Promising Actress in Nigeria at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. On 29th March 2014, Nuella Njubigbo got married to Nollywood multiple awards winning movie director, Tchidi Chikere in her family compound in Anambra State in the south eastern part of Nigeria and the marriage is blessed with a beautiful baby girl. Some of the movies she has acted include Royal Destiny, Open and Close, Heart of a Slave, Royal Grandmother, Royal Touch, Lord of Marriage, Evil Project, Life’s Incidence, amongst others.
9. Chika Ike
Nollywood famous actress and vibrant entrepreneur Chika Ike known for acting in tragic movies have also went bald for movie roles. She was born on 8th November 1985 in Onitsha, Anambra State in the south eastern part of Nigeria. She is currently 33 years. Chika Ike is currently the United Nations ambassador and the CEO of Fancy Nancy Collections. She began her career as a model at the age of 16 years old before joining the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood). After completing her primary and secondary school education, she attended University of Lagos and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Kinetics and Health Education. In 2005, Chika Ike joined the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) and acted in her first movie “Sweet Love” which brought her to limelight. In 2006, she rose to fame after starring in the Nollywood blockbuster movie “Bless the Child” which won her an award for Most Promising Actress in Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. Some of the movies she has acted include Paradise, Mirror of Beauty, To Love a Stranger, Girls Cot Reloaded, Happy Ending, Bless the Child, Sweet Love, amongst others.
10. Ebube Nwagbo
Nollywood beautiful actress Ebube Nwagbo who is known for acting in romantic movies have also went bald for movie roles. She was born on 24th February 1983 in Anambra State in the south eastern part of Nigeria but grew up in Warri, Delta State in the south southern part of Nigeria. She is currently 36 years old. Ebube Nwagbo is the first child in the family of six children. Her hometown is Anambra State, Nigeria. After completing her primary and secondary school education, Ebube Nwagbo proceeded to Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication. After completing her university education, in 2003 at the age of 20 years old, Ebube Nwagbo joined the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood). Some of the movies she has acted include Arrested by Love, Royal Palace, Before My Eyes, Against My Blood, Eyes of the Nun, Mama, Widow’s Cult, I Will Die for You, Power of Trust, Not Yours, Ojuju Calabar, The Illiterate Wife, amongst others.
11. Angela Okorie
Nollywood famous actress Angela Okorie who is known for playing criminal roles in action movies have also went bald for movie roles. She was born on 17th August 1986 in Cotonou, Cameroun. She is currently 32 years old. She hails from Ishiagu-Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State in the south eastern part of Nigeria. She is the third child in a family of five children. After completing her primary and secondary school education, Angela Okorie attended Lagos State University and obtained a Bachelors Degree in Theatre Art. After completing her university education, Angela Okorie joined the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) after modeling for “Orange Drugs Delta Soap” for over ten years. In 2009, she rose to fame after starring in the Nollywood blockbuster movie “Holy Serpent” a movie produced by Coruma International Production. The stunning actress is happily married and blessed with a bouncing baby boy. Some of the movies she has acted include Secret Code, Heart of a Widow, Holy Serpent, Forbidden Confession, amongst others.
