Top 10 Most Beautiful Nollywood Actresses Today (2024)

Nigerian actors and actresses are known to be pretty and handsome. The 10 most beautiful Nollywood actresses in the country is what this write up is all about.

Nigeria’s movie industry, Nollywood is rated as the second largest movie industry in the world. It has produced hot sexy actresses who are popular celebrities and are known for acting award winning movies. The same can be said for the pretty female actresses in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

Since acting has become one of the lucrative careers that gives money, riches, wealth and popularity in Nigeria.

In no particular order, we deemed it fit to list out the most beautiful Nollywood actresses today.

1. FUNKE AKINDELE

Popularly known as Jenifa, Funke Akindele is one of the prettiest female actresses in the Nigerian film industry.

Born of Yoruba decent on March 24, 1976, she is currently the richest female actress in the country due to the high sales of her latest seasonal comedy series (jenifa’s diary).

Before her divorce, she was happily married to JJC, a popular musician in the country. Her net worth is estimated at N900 million naira due to her endorsements, assets and investments.

2. ADUNNI ADE

Adunni Ade is a talented Nigerian actress and fashion model who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. She has appeared in several notable films, including:

• Jenifa’s Diary
• The New Normal
• The Silent Baron

Adunni is widely recognized for her stunning beauty and dedication to her craft. Born on November 7, 1976, in Queens, New York, she has a unique cultural background, being the daughter of a German American mother and a Nigerian father from Lagos.

3. BIMBO ADEMOYE

Bimbo Ademoye is a talented Nigerian actress who has made a name for herself in the comedy genre, both on film and television.

Her notable works include Sugar Rush, Anikulapo, and Breaded Life. Born on February 4, 1991, in Lagos, Nigeria, Bimbo has received recognition for her outstanding performances.

She was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy Series at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) and took home the award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards.

4. DAMILOLA ADEGBITE

Damilola Adegbite, born Oluwadamilola Adegbite on November 18, 1985, in Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria, is a multi-talented West African actress, model, and TV personality.

She gained widespread recognition for her role as Thelema Duke in the popular soap opera Tinsel.

In addition to her acting career, Damilola has also made a name for herself as a host and has appeared in numerous TV commercials, showcasing her versatility in the entertainment industry.

5. RITA DOMINIC

A veteran award winning female actress in Nollywood, this beauty queen has been acting on set for more than a decade. She is well known for her beauty just like Genevieve Nnaji.

Her monetary value, endorsements, assets and net worth estimated at N850 million currently.

6. SARIAN ORUENE MARTINS

Queen Sari, whose real name is Sarian Martin Oruene, is a talented and rapidly rising actress, former beauty queen, and entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of SD Global Beauty Hub, located in Lekki County Road, Ikota Lagos State. Currently, she is making waves in Nollywood with her impressive performances.

Sarian’s passion for acting began during her secondary school days, and she has since nurtured her talent through dedication and self-improvement. According to her, her desire to become an actress comes naturally, and her experiences have reaffirmed her conviction that she was born to excel in the craft.

Her journey in film production started in her church and school, where she was involved in movie productions, honing her skills and laying the foundation for her successful acting career.

7. KATE HENSHAW

She is one of the most successful Nollywood actress who has won many accolades throughout her career. She is also pretty and is an actress with a very great action, she looks young but she celebrated her 52nd birthday earlier this year.

She has performed /acted over hundreds of movies. Her net worth is estimated at N200 million currently.

8. MERCY JOHNSON

Mercy Johnson is a pretty actress from Kogi state. She became very popular when she acted a role as “Dumebi” in a movie. She has acted a lot of movies and she is currently making money acting in a film sponsored by GLO (i.e professor jonhbull).

Aside from being one of the hottest nollywood actresses, she is also a business woman amassing wealth not only from her career as an actress but from various ambassadorial roles and endorsements. This beautiful actress net worth is estimated at N750 million. She is happily married with two children.

9. ADESUA ETOMI

Tolulope Adesua Etomi-Wellington, also known as Adesua Etomi, is a Nigerian Nollywood star considered by fans among the most beautiful actresses in Nigeria.

She was born in Owerri, Imo State, on February 22, 1988. She is married to popular celebrity and music producer of EME record label, Banky W.

Her quality in acting makes her a good actress. She is rated best and has endorsements and sponsorship deals to her name.

Adesua’s filmography includes flicks like:

• The Wedding Party
• The Arbitration
• Falling

She has secured various accolades and awards, including:

• 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama
• Foresight Theatre Award for Best Performance in a devised Piece of work (2009)
• Nollywood Reinvented Award for Best New Actress (2014)
• Golden Movie Award for Discovery of the Year (2015)
• ELOY Award for Actress of the Year-Big Screen (2015)
• Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama (2016)

10. GENEVIEVE NNAJI

Genevieve Nnaji is arguably the most beautiful female Nollywood actress today. The business savvy actress, singer and fashion designer has appeared in several movies and has some of the most lucrative endorsement deals like Lux, Cintrion Energy drink, Range Rover Evoque, Etisalat, Polo, Amstel Malta and MUD.

The Etisalat deal alone reportedly earned her N100 million and the deal with Polo is reportedly N70 million, while the Cintron drink deal allegedly got her N50 million.

The gorgeous actress has a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon worth 30million Naira, a Range Rover Evogue worth 19million Naira and houses in Ghana and Ikoyi, Lagos worth several millions of Naira making her net worth about N850 Million.