In this post, platinumtimes.ng archives a list of top 10 richest Nollywood Actors in 2024.
The Nigerian movie Industry is constantly experiencing as huge increase and also enriching many.
Coupled the different talents that Nigerians are blessed with, they have used these talents to acquire lots of wealth for themselves.
This article takes into the consideration the top richest Nollywood actors in 2024 who have used their talents to acquire lots of money and fame for themselves.
Summary of top 10 richest Nollywood actors in 2024
- Ramsey Nuoah $23 Million
- Jim Iyke $20 Million
- RMD $16 Milliion
- Zubby Michael $13 Million
- Chidi Mokeme $10 Million
- Yul Edochie $8 Million
- Kanayo.O. Kanayo $7.8 Million
- Osita Iheme $6 Million
- Chinedu Ikedieze $5.5 Million
- Nkem Owoh $4 Million
Ramsey Nuoah ($23 million)
Ramsey Nouah is a Nigerian actor and director who tops the list of Nollywood’ s richest actors with a net worth of about $23 million.
He was born in Lagos on December 19th, 1970 and holds a degree in Mass Communication from the University of University of Lagos.
He began acting in the early 1990s and since then have featured in several movies which has earned him awards.
Jim Iyke ($20 Million)
James Ikechukwu Esomugha, popularly known as Jim Iyke is the 2nd richest Nollywood actor with a net value of $20 million.
He was born on September 25th, 1976 and is a graduate of Philosophy from the University of Jos, Plateau State.
He featured in the movie “last flight to Abuja” and is among the highest paid Nigerian actors.
He started a movie production company, Untamed Productions in 2007, and also has his own music record label, Untamed Records.
RMD ($16 Milliion)
Richard Eyimofe Evans Mofe-Damijo, also known as RMD, is a Nigerian actor, writer, producer, lawyer, and former journalist.
He has a net wealth of $16 million making him the 3rd richest in this list.
He holds a degree in Law from the University of Lagos and is a former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State.
He has won several movie awards throughout his acting career.
Zubby Michael ($13 Million)
professionally known as Zubby Michael who goes by the real name Azubuike Michael Egwu comes 4th in this list with a net worth of $13 million.
He became popular after he featured in the movie “the three widows” and several other movies.
He attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University where he obtained a degree in mass communication.
Chidi Mokeme ($10 Million)
Chidi Mokeme, an indigene of Anambra State comes fifth in this list with a net worth of $10 million.
He holds a degree in Computer Science from the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) in Enugu.
He was the host of Gulder Ultimate Search Reality-show and has featured in several Nollywood movies which has given him on-screen and off-screen recognitions.
Yul Edochie ($8 Million)
Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie, popularly known as Yul Edochie who hails from Anambra State and son of Nigerian actor, Pete Edochie comes 6th in list list with a net wealth of about $8 million.
He is a graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Port Harcourt. He is married to May Edochie and Judy Edochie and has children.
He has featured in many Nollywood movies after making his first debut in the movies “the Exquires”.
Kanayo. O. Kanayo ($7.8 Million)
Anayo Modestus Onyekwere MFR, better known as Kanayo O. Kanayo is a veteran Nollywood actor who has amassed a net wealth of over $7.8 million.
He is also a Lawyer and holds the title of the Member of the order of the Federal Republic, MFR.
He was born on 1st March, 1982 and has a degree in Law from the University of Abuja.
He featured in the movie Living in bondage and has since then performed in several other movies and also received numerous awards.
Osita Iheme ($6 Million)
Osita Iheme is a typecast actor who is popularly known for playing children roles in most of his movies.
He has a net wealth of about$6 million making him the 8th richest actor in this list. He was born in Imo State on 20th February, 1982.
He is the New Generation Ambassador for Rotary International District 9110 and the author of the book INSPIRED 101. He holds the title of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).
Chinedu Ikedieze ( $5.5 Million)
Chinedu Ikedieze, MFR, also known as Aki comes 9th in this list with a net worth of about $5.5 million.
He has acted in the role of a kid in most of his films during his early career due to his stature and physical appearance.
He hails from Abia State and is a graduate of Theatre Arts from the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu (IMT). He entered the Nollywood industry in 2000 and rose to recognition in a Nigerian film he acted in 2000, Aki na Ukwa.
Nkem Owoh ($4 Million)
Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Ukwa hails from Enugu state and has a net wealth of about $4 million making him the 10th richest in this list.
He won the Africa Movie Academy Award for “Best Actor in a Leading Role” for his role in the Nigerian film, “Stronger than Pain”.
He was born on February 7th, 1958 and holds a degree in Engineering from the University of Ibadan.