5 Nigerian Actors Who Have Been In The Movie Industry For Over 20 Years

The Nigerian entertainment industry has developed lots of people with unique talents. Some of these people are pioneers of the success most celebrities are enjoying in the industry today.

However, I will be sharing some of the legendary Nollywood actors who have been in the movie industry for over 20 years. Some of these movie stars are still active in Nollywood despite spending multiple years in the industry.

#1. Pete Edochie

Pete Edochie is a legendary Nollywood actor who started his acting career in the ’80s. He came into the limelight after playing the lead role in the movie titled “Things Fall Apart.” The veteran actor is still active in the Nigerian entertainment industry and has been featured in over 300 movies. Pete Edochie has won several movie awards and recognition, he was honored as a Member of the Order of the Niger 2003. The movie star has been in the Nigerian entertainment industry for over 40 years.

#2. Olu Jacobs

Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs is a veteran Nollywood actor who is famously known as Olu Jacobs. He is one of the Nigerian movie stars who featured in international movies and television series. The legendary movie icon started his acting career in the ’70s and has been featured in over 300 Nigerian movies. Just like Pete Edochie, the movie star has spent over 40 years in the entertainment industry.

Currently, Olu Jacob is not active in the Nigerian entertainment industry due to his age.

#3. Patience Ozokwor

Patience Ozokwor is one of the Nollywood actresses that inspired me in my childhood days. Her movies inspired many people with positive moral lessons. Her good works in the entertainment industry earned her a controversial nickname, Mama G. Despite starting her movies career in the ’90s, she is still active in the entertainment industry. The veteran actress has spent over 20 years in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

#3. Genevieve Nnaji

According to Wikipedia, the famous Nollywood actress started her acting career as a child actress. She was featured in a television soap opera titled “Ripples“ at the age of 8. In 1998, the veteran actress made her debut in Nollywood at the age of 19 after featuring in a movie titled “Most Wanted.” Genevieve has been in Nollywood for over 20 years.

#5. Kanayo O. Kanayo

Kanayo O. Kanayo became famous in the Nigerian entertainment industry after featuring in a blockbuster movie titled “Living In Bondage.” He is one of the movie stars that have contributed to the success of the Nigerian entertainment industry.