Unarguably, Nigeria has some of the brightest minds in the movie industry. These actresses are sure giving a superlative account of themselves and this has accounted for millions of movies churned out by producers.
They are exhibiting great talents. National WAVES serves you the 10 actresses who have got brain and beauty and are sure making waves in the movie industry.
Tonto Dikeh
Tonto Wigo charity Dikeh Churchill is a Nigerian actress, singer, songwriter and a philanthropist. Tonto was born on June 9, 1985 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The beautiful and stunning lady began her career at the age of 20. Tonto has been featured in many movies and television series like; Missing Rib, Games fools Play, A night with the king and Zara. Tonto was featured in a movie “Dirty Secrets” and the movie became a land for controversies as it contained many adult scenes which was condemned in some quarters. In spite of this Tonto is one actress who has conquered the make-believe industry.
Rita Dominic
Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Waturuocha is a gorgeous beauty from Nigeria. Rita was born on July 12, 1975 in Imo state, Nigeria. Rita comes from the royal family Waturuocha of AbohMbaise. Rita made her debut in Nollywood in the year 1998 in a movie “A time to kill.” Rita has won many awards for her outstanding and brilliant acting. Rita from a very young age started participating in plays and performances which helped her gain a role in her first movie. Rita is really famous in Nigeria for her phenomenal personality.
Jaiye Kuti
The sultry actress was born into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Kuti of Ilaro in Ogun State. She attended Ikorodu Grammar School, and thereafter went to the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, where she studied Secretarial Administration. Later, she proceeded to the University of Lagos to read English Language.
Prior to joining the make believe industry, she was a personal assistant to the chief executive of a company and debuted in a film called TV series – Laff Patterns in 2002.
The talented actress is also a producer, businesswoman and chief executive of Jaylex Aesthetic Productions, a company that specialises in film, video and television productions. She is also into Real estate.
She has featured in movies and TV shows as Everyday People, Face to Face, Spiders, Ashewo Airport and Si Gbogbo Okunrin.
Mercy Johnson
Shortly after she completed her secondary school education, Mercy Johnson began her career by auditioning for a role and secured the role of a maid in the movie, that was what shot her into limelight The actress is really prominent because of the amazing and phenomenal skill of acting that she possesses. The dark beauty is an inspiration for many women. Mercy got married to Prince OdianosenOkojie in the year 20
Ini Edo
Ini Edo was born on April 23, 1982 in AkwaIbom State. You cannot reel out of hottest actresses in the country and omit Ini, this is because is is talented and got beauty to back it up. She started her career in the year 2000. Ini has starred in over 1000 movies and this culminated in her emerging as the judge of Miss Black Africa UK pageant in the year 2013. She was appointed as the United Nations Habitat Youth envoy by the United Nations. No doubt, she is an amazing and attractive woman with phenomenal inculcated acting skills.
Kate Henshaw
She was one of the highly paid actress in Nollywood and was born on July 19, 1971 in Calabar,. It is a statement of fact of say Kate is an epitome of beauty and highly skilled. Her Aclass performance has always thrilled her numerous fans. She made her debut in the Nollywood industry after bagging a role in ‘when the sun sets’. Kate is currently one of the judges of a popular reality show named ‘Nigerians got talent’. She is one of the much sought after actresses in Nollywood.
Chika Ike
Chika who at a time relocated to Abuja, the federal capital territory was born on 8th of November in Anambra, Nigeria. Known for her brilliance and ability to make things work, Chika is many things rolled into one. She is a model, actress, television personality, businesswoman and a Humanitarian model.
Chika began with her career in the year 2005 by getting a minor role in a movie ‘Sweet Love’. She made a mincemeat of the role and this led to a lead role in ‘Bless the child’. Chika starred in a movie ‘Mirror of beauty’. The movie got selected in Cannes film festival in the year 2007. Chika makes head turns on account of her stunning look.
Stephanie Okereke
She has carved a niche for herself in the movie industry. Stephanie Okereke Linus was born on October 2, 1982 and on account of great skill has catapulted into a model, actress and a Film director
Going by her splendid look, Stephanie emerged as the Most Beautiful Girl of Nigeria pageant in the year 2002. Stephanie started working in Nollywood at a very young age. Reputed for hard work and dedication, she could said to have reached the pinnacle of her career.
Genevieve Nnaji
At a time the name Genevieve reverberated in the Nollywood industry. No movie is complete without this beautiful actress. Genevieve Nnaji was born on March 3 in Imo state. She started her career at the young age of eight. Genevieve is a Nigerian actress, model and a singer. Genevieve is undoubtedly one actress who’s got talent and this has assisted in getting to the zenith of her career.
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
Omosexy as fondly called by her fans and admirers is one actress that has all it takes to be one of the hottest actresses in Nollywood. She was born on February 7, 1978 in Lagos. Give it to Omotola, she’s got the right curves in the right place. Not only that, she is endowed with great skills. To her credit are over 300 movies.
Omotola is an amazing and beautiful woman with tempting figure.
