Meet 12 Nollywood Actressses From Enugu State (Photos)

1. Mary Njoku

Mary Remmy Njoku is a Nigerian actress and film producer. Currently serving as the Director General of the film house, ROK Studios, Mary joined in the Nigerian film industry in 2003 and rose to prominence after featuring in the popular nollywood blockbuster movie, Blackberry Babes.

She is from Nsukka, Enugu State.

2. Rachael Okonkwo

Nnenna Rachael Okonkwo is a Nigerian film actress. Eight years ago, she had her major theatrical breakthrough after her compellingly leading performance as Nkoli in the Nigerian comedy drama, Nkoli Nwa Nsukka.

Rachael is from Ukpata in Uzo Uwani Local government area of Enugu State.

3. Ego Boyo

Nwakaego Ego Boyo is a Nigerian actress and movie producer. Best known for her role as Peggy in the 1996 film, Violated, Ego hails from Umushi in Enugu State.

4. Uche Ogbodo

Uche Ogbodo is a Nigerian film actress and producer. Since her debut in the Nigerian movie industry in 2006, Uche has gone on to star in several films.

She hails from Enugu State.

5. Mimi Ibeh

Mimi Ibeh is a Nigerian actress and model. She came to limelight after she won the 2019 Harmony Awards for Best Rising Actress for her roles in the films, American Prince and Feel My Pain.

She hails from Oji River in Enugu State.

6. Tina Mba

Tina Mba is a Nigerian actress. A native of Oghe in Ezeagu Local Government area of Enugu State in the eastern part of Nigeria, Tina is known for her stellar performance as Ijeoma’s mother in the 2017 Nigerian fantasy action comedy film, Banana Island Ghost.

7. Chizzy Alichi

Chizzy Alichi is a Nigerian film actress. She joined Nollywood in 2010 by chance. She randomly joined the Actors Guild of Nigeria, applied for a movie role, and got her first ever shot as an actress in a movie, Magic Money.

Chizzy is from Ezza Nkwubor Nike in Enugu State.

8. Mimi Orjiekwe

Mimi Orjiekwe is a Nigerian actress and model. She is best known for her starring role as Inem in the epic Nigerian film, From Freetown TL.

Mimi is originally from Enugu State.

9. Destiny Etiko

Destiny Etiko is a Nigerian actress. A winner of the 2016 City People Movie Award for most Promising Actress, Etiko first gained recognition after she earned a nomination for City People Entertainment Awards for her challenging role as Ekemma in the 2012 Nigerian film, Idemili.

She hails from Udi in Enugu State.

10. Camilla Mberekpe

Camilla Mberekpe is a Nigerian actress and television personality. An indigene of Enugu State, Camilla became highly famous after her portrayal of a mysterious priestess in the epic Nigerian fantasy film, Across The River. 

11. Patience Ozokwor

Patience Ozokwor is a Nigerian actress and musician. She is particularly known for her leading role in the Nigerian epic film, After the Proposal, for which she won the 2013 Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best actress.

Patience hails from Amaobo in Ngwo, Udi local government area of Enugu state.

12. Chinny Chukwu Ahaneku

Chinny Chukwu Ahaneku is a Nigerian actress, director, and nurse. Renowned for her vivid portrayal of Alice in the 2006 critically acclaimed Nigerian movie, Alice My First Lady, Chinny hails from Udi in Enugu State.