This
list is compiled by Encomiun magazine and from available facts and
gists as a blogger we kind of agree with it. There is always stiff
rivalry when you talk about Nollywood actresses especially between
Genevieve nnaji and Omotola Jalade in all major categories but once
again this list draws conclusion from information that is available to
the public. Our actress make their millions from endorsements and
merchandising. While some are cornering big deals , others have also
diversified to expand their streams of income... Checkout the five bankable actresses in Nollywood according to ENCOMIUM
GENEVIEVE NNAJI
Genevieve
Nnaji, 36, started her acting career as a child in the popular TV soap
opera, Ripples at age 8. At 19, she did her first major movie, Most
Wanted, after which she did several others.
In 2004, she was chosen as the Face of Lux toilet soap, a very lucrative
endorsement deal. She also launched her own clothing line in 2008 named
St. Genevieve. In May 2010, she was appointed the official face of
make-up designing in Nigeria. Ms. Nnaji got a deal also as the face of a
US and South African brand, Cintron energy drink for N50 million. In
June 2012, she was unveiled as the brand ambassador of Range Rover
Envogue by Coscharis Motors, and it was reported that they paid her
$100,000.
In 2014, hard work is still paying off for the screen goddess as she
joined her other colleagues as Etisalat announced her as the brand
ambassador for Easy Flex, which was reportedly worth N100 million. She
was also signed by Polo, an endorsement worth N50 million. She recently
starred in Half of a Yellow Sun, produced by Africa’s prolific book
writer, Chimammanda Adichie.Lets not also forget she just got a very
lucrative deal with Amstel Malta for an undisclosed fee.
OMOTOLA JALADE-EKEINDE
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is definitely a household name and she is known
not just in Nigeria but other parts of the world. Omosexy, as she’s
fondly called, began her acting career in 1995 with the movie, Venom of
Justice.
She did her first major role in the movie, Mortal Inheritance and she
has over 300 movies on her scorecard, including award-winning movie,
Ije, which made her N30 million richer and Last Flight to Abuja in which
she made N24 million.
In 2013, Omotola was honoured as one of the most influential people in
the world by Time magazine alongside Michelle Obama, Beyonce and Kate
Middleton.
On February 7, 2014, Omosexy turned 36. She also signed a multi-million
naira deal with Ghandour Cosmetics, a company based in Ghana. She will
be the Face of BO-16, a hair relaxer and hair care range for the
Ghanaian company.
FUNKE AKINDELE
Pretty and likeable actress Funke Akindele shot to limelight with her
popular movie, Jenifa, and Return of Jenifa 1 and 2. In Return of
Jenifa, she ranked in over N35 million.
2013 was indeed a year of blessing in the life of Funke as she enjoyed
some major endorsements as the ambassador for Vitaform, where she
reportedly got N20 million. She also had endorsement deals with
Qlichy.com, Jobberman.com, Globacom, Klin Detergent and Lagos Inland
Revenue Service.
Funke Akindele has also featured in scores of movies including A Wish,
Jet Fighter, White Hunters, Sherikoko, Married but Living Single, The
Hero, Oga On Top and so many others.
Recently, over 28 students graduated from her film academy, Scene One School of Drama, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos.
KATE HENSHAW
Kate Henshaw launched herself into Nollywood in 1993 with the hit movie,
When the Sun Sets. She won the Africa Movie Academy Award in 2009, for
the Best Actress in a Leading Role in the movie, Stronger Than Pain. The
ebony actress is the ambassador of Onga seasoning and Face of Blessing
Perfumes. She is also an ambassador of Samsung mobile alongside music
star and label owner, Banky W.
Kate Henshaw was once one of the ambassadors for telecommunications
giant, Globacom. In 2013, she released her autobiography, The Life of an
Actress and it was reported she got N5 million from Rivers State
government. Kate Henshaw was also among the judges of Nigeria’s Got
Talent and sources claimed she was paid N43 million, including seating
allowance. She is a single mother of one daughter, Ella. Kate was born
on July 19, 1971.
MERCY JOHNSON
Mercy Johnson is presently one of the busiest actresses in Nollywood.
The curvy thespian is the toast of many producers. Mercy is a big media
brand though with no major endorsement deal yet.
The Kogi born movie role interpreter, pockets between N1.5 million and
N2 million per script. While Mercy was pregnant, many movie producers
struggled for her baby bum to appear on their movie jacket and they
wrote scripts to align with her pregnancy.
Among Mercy’s movies are Baby Oku in America, Obioma, The Slave Girl,
Heart of a Fighter, Mud of Hardship, Daniella, Endless Agony, Immaculate
Heart, Painful Souls, Weeping Kingdom, and many others.
Mercy Johnson was born on August 28, 1984 and she is married to an Edo
prince, Prince Okojie and their union is blessed with a daughter,
Purity.
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