There have been recent debates online about the richest Nollywood actors in Nigeria in 2024. The year 2024 has been a great year for many actors and actresses in the industry.
Thanks to the ever-striving Nollywood industry, the producers can earn more money from their films!
Nonetheless, all producers and directors deserve enormous commendation for their contribution to Nollywood. In this article, we will be looking at the richest actors in Nigeria in no particular order.
Top Richest Actors In Nigeria 2024
Here are the richest actors in Nigeria in 2024 in no particular order:
Funke Akindele
Richest Actors In Nigeria 2024 (Male & Female)
Funke Akindele is one of the richest actresses in Nigeria. She has made the most money in 2024. Just in 2024 alone, her movies “A Tribe Called Judah” and “Everybody Loves Jenifa” made the airwaves.
Not only did these movies make airwaves, but they were also top-grossing. Both movies mentioned above had 1.4 billion and 500 million streams respectively.
Now, all of her four movies are holding the top spot on the highest Nollywood films of all time!
Aside from that, Funke Akindele is a successful entrepreneur. She is the brand ambassador for several brands in Nigeria. “Jenifa” also featured many highly paid celebrities in her movies.
From Nancy Isime, Falz, and Odunlade Adekoya, Funke has made sure to get their services in her movies. This is no easy feat!
Genevieve Nnaji 
One of the first actresses in Nollywood and a trailblazer in the field is Genevieve Nnaji. She is the first performer to win Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
The actress, who was born in Imo state, has been taking a long sabbatical from acting, but she has accumulated enough wealth to maintain her position at the top even when she is not performing.
During that calendar year, Genevieve earned an incredible 220 million naira through endorsements and partnerships. She has acted as a spokesperson for well-known companies like Amstel Malta, Range Rover Evoghe, Lux, Etisalat, and Polo.
The actress is thought to be worth $15 million at the moment. Her high-end vehicles include a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon and a Range Rover Evoque.
Richard Mofe Damijo
Richard Mofe Damijo, often called RMD, is another wealthy individual in the movie industry. RMD executes his roles so perfectly that you might mistake him for his real character!
Oftentimes, Richard Mofe Damijo is featured in roles that require an older personality. In 2024, Richard produced his films. Can you believe he produced the movie “The Black Book?”.
This movie broke many records at the box office. It did over N169 million at the box office. Can you imagine that?
Not only is RMD a good actor, but he also doubles as a politician. Richard Mofe Damijo was the Special Adviser of Culture and Tourism to then-Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan in 2008. This adds to his financial portfolio too.
Jim Iyke
Jim Iyke is another person on our list. He is one of the oldest serving actors in Nigeria. He has been in the industry since his 20s.
He hails from Anambra State, Nigeria. It is no news that Jim Iyke is the owner of Untamed Production. This organization is responsible for producing some of the top movies in the industry.
Ramsey Noah
With an estimated net worth of $10 million, Ramsey Nouah, a renowned actor and director, is one of the wealthiest Nollywood performers.
Being one of the most sought-after actors and a star of many blockbuster movies defines his reputation in the Nigerian film industry.
As a director, Ramsey Nouah has established himself by recreating Nollywood classics. “Living in Bondage: Breaking Free,” his 2019 directorial debut, demonstrated his imaginative vision.
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He also directed the 1995 Nollywood adaptation of the classic “Rattlesnake,” “Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story.”
Desmond Elliott
One of the wealthiest actors in Nigeria is Desmond Elliott. He has been in the Nigerian film business for ages and has starred in more than 200 films, despite his current full-time commitment to politics.
Desmond is currently a legislator for Lagos State’s Surulere seat. But performing has brought him a great deal of fortune. The actor owns a multimillion-dollar villa in Lagos, and his net worth is estimated to be $4.2 million.
Femi Adebayo 
Femi Adebayo was another figure that made an impression this year. Notably, Femi Adebayo’s directing debut, “Jagun Jagun” (2023), was praised by critics and garnered 2,100,000 views in its first three days, placing it in the top 10 non-English films on Netflix worldwide at that time.
He also produced the eighth highest-grossing Nigerian movie, “King of Thieves” (2022), which brought in N320 million at the box office. Recently, Femi Adebayo and Chioma Akpotha made the news for acting in a thrilling movie called “7 Doors”.
The movie has been the talk of the town for weeks now.
Femi is also the CEO of the J-15 media network. He was one of the most awarded nominees in the just concluded AFRIMA awards.
