People keep wondering who are the richest Nollywood actresses. No doubt, many the actresses are rich and comfortable but even money has a level. Some of these women got their money by marriage while others through their careers and investments. Starting from the richest, we have:
- Genevieve Nnaji. Genevieve is a Nigerian actress, producer, director, and brand ambassador. She is the first actress to win an award from the Africa Movie Academy for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005. In 2011, she was honored as a member of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for her contributions to Nollywood. The 45 years old actress is from Imo State, Nigeria. She is estimated to have a net worth of $15m.
- Funke Akindele. Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele is a Nigerian filmmaker, director, actress, politician, and producer. She was born on 24 August 1977 in Ikorodu, Lagos State. She has received many awards in different categories in the industry. She is currently running for a political seat. Funke is estimated to have a net worth of $11m.
- Omotola Jalade. She is also known as Omosexy.
She is an actress, a former model, singer, philanthropist, and director. She started acting in 1995. She is married to her husband, Captain Matthew Ekeinde. She has appeared in over 300 films. She was honored by the Nigerian government when she became a member of the order of the Federal Republic (MFR) for her contribution to Nigerian Cinema. She is estimated to have a net worth of $10m. - Mercy Johnson Okojie. Mercy Johnson is an actress, filmmaker, movie producer and brand ambassador. She is married to a politician, real estate guru and luxury hotelier, Prince Okojie. She is from Koji State and has won numerous awards and political appointments. She is estimated to have a net worth of $9m.
- Rita Dominic. Rita is an actress, a film producer, a tv personality, an investor, a philanthropist and a director. The 47 years old actress won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a leading role. She is a co-founder of Audrey Silva company. She is regarded as an industrious woman and one of the highest-paid actresses in Nigeria. She is a GLO ambassador and CEO of Rita Dominic Production. She has won many awards to her name. Rita is estimated to have a net worth of $8m.