2022 Richest Actors In Nigeria: Net Worth And Expensive Cars

Nigerian actors are some of the best and most well-paid actors in the world. The Nollywood industry is the third largest movie industry in the world and the biggest in Africa. It is just normal to picture that actors in this robust industry are handsomely rewarded for their hard work and talent. With a population of over 200 million people in Nigeria, Nigerians love drama and they enjoy watching their kind put up and act. If you enjoy Nollywood, or you are just curious to know more about who the richest actors are in Nigeria, then you need to read this article till the end. This article lists out the richest actors in Nigeria, their net worth and expensive cars.

JIM IYKE

The immaculate Jim Iyke is the richest actor in Nigeria with a whopping net worth of $30 million. His real name is James Ikechukwu Esomugha, but he is popularly known as Jim Iyke. Jim Iyke is a charismatic actor with lots of swagger and talent. He started acting in 2001 and has starred in more than 150 movies. Jim Iyke has many awards for his name. He is not only a veteran actor, Jim Iyke is also a philanthropist and a businessman. He runs a foundation with the aim of helping children with disabilities, He also runs a fashion label named Untamed Closet. He also runs a table water bottling company called Burgeon Table water.

NET WORTH: His net worth is estimated at $30 million (approx. 17.1 billion NGN)

Expensive Cars: The richest actor in Nigeria is a lover of good cars. His car collection consists of:

• Range Rover.
• Mercedes Benz G-wagon.
• Mercedes Benz 4matic.
• Dodge Challenger
• Plymouth Prowler Convertible
•  Camaro Convertible,

RICHARD MOFE DAMIJO

The handsome Richard Mofe Damijo is a talented Nigerian actor that has featured in various blockbuster movies. Born on 6 July 1961 in Delta State, Richard Mofe Damijo studied at the University of Benin where he had his first degree in Theater Arts. He began acting in 1986 and has since starred in many first-class movies. Richard Mofe Damijo has won various awards including the Best Actor award in 2015 at the maiden edition of the African Movie Academy Awards etc. He was the former commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State.

Net worth: The impeccable Richard Mofe Damijo has a net worth estimated at $15 million (approx. 8.6 billion NGN).

Expensive Cars: The remarkable RMD has a car collection consisting of:

• Mercedes Benz G-wagon.
• Toyota Landcruiser
• Mercedes-Benz GLE 550
• BMW series 4 coupe

DESMOND ELLIOT

Desmond Elliot is a top-rated actor in Nigeria and of course one of the richest too. He has featured in over 200 movies and also won various awards too. He is not only an actor, Desmond Elliot is a movie director and a politician as well. He contested in the general elections in 2015 and won the vote to represent the Surulere Constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly. He has made so much money from acting and politics that he is number three on our list of richest Nigerian actors.

Net worth: His net worth is estimated at $10 million (5.7 billion NGN)..

Expensive Cars: Desmond Elliot loves good cars, and he has the money to finance it. His car collection includes:

• Range rover.
• Ford Explorer
• vintage Mercedes-Benz
• Nissan Versa.

Zubby Michael

Zubby Michael is not a foreign name in the Nigerian entertainment industry in recent years. If you are a fan of Nollywood home videos, his face will ring a bell to you once you come across it because of his permanent birthmark on his face. Zubby Michael is a Nigerian actor and movie producer in the Nigerian entertainment industry today.

Net worth: Zubby Michael was the most searched Nollywood Actor in 2021 on google trends, making him the most popular and famous actor. His net worth is estimated at $9.6 million.

Expensive Cars: His expensive garage contains cars like:

• A Mercedes-Benz 4matic.
• A Range Rover Sport.
• A Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon

CHIDI MOKEME

Chidi Mokeme is a multi-talented Nigerian actor. Asides from acting, he is also a TV host, model and businessman. He acted in award-winning movies such as 76 and The Seed, and many others. He became more popular when he hosted two seasons of the award-winning reality TV show: Gulder Ultimate Search. He is also skilful in business and public speaking.

Net worth: Chid Mokeme is a brilliant and famous actor. His net worth is estimated at $8.0 million( approx. 4.6 billion NGN).

Expensive Cars: His expensive garage contains cars like:

• Toyota Landcruiser.
• Mercedes Benz C-class.
• Range Rover

SEGUN ARINZE

Once known as ‘Nollywood Bad Boy’, Segun Arinze is one of the most talented Nollywood actors. He was the lead actor in a popular Nollywood movie titled Black Arrow and also featured in the popular soap opera titled Ripples.  He is also a singer, producer, scriptwriter, and director. Segun Arinze also performs voice over for revision and radio commercials. 

Net worth: Segun Arinze has an estimated net worth of $5.1 million (approx. 2.9 billion NGN).

Expensive Cars: Segun Arinze has a luxurious car collection including:

• Toyota Highlander Prado.
• Range Rover
• Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon

MIKE EZURUONYE

The handsome Mike Ezuruonye is number 6 on our list of richest Nigerian actors this 2022. He has starred in various award-winning movies including Calabash part 1 & 2 in 2014 and The Duplex in 2015 etc. He has also won multiple awards including Best Actor in a Supporting Role and Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2008 and 2009, respectively, at the Africa Movie and Academy Awards. Aside from acting, Mike Ezunronye is also a banker.

Net worth: The talented and veteran Mike Ezunronye has a net worth estimated at $4.7 million (approx. 2.7 billion NGN).

Expensive Cars: His car collection includes:

• Mercedes Benz 4matic.
• Range Rover.

RAMSEY NOUAH

Ramsey Nouah is one of the popular faces you must have come across in Nigerian movies. His creativity, talent, and various romantic roles have him famous and loved by his fans. He is often called ‘Lover Boy’ by fans. He began acting in 1993 and has acted in hundreds of movies.

Net worth: Ramsey Nouah has a fat net worth estimated at $4.5 million (approx. 2.6 billion NGN)

Expensive Cars: Being a rich, handsome actor, Ramsey Noah’s car collection includes:

• Aston Martin DBS Superleggera.
• Range Rover.
• 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
• Rolls Royce.

Williams Uchemba

Williams Uchemba is a talented and handsome Nollywood star actor. The entrepreneur, movie producer and comedian gained more popularity amongst fans from his well-played role in Merry Men and Sugar Rush. The veteran actor is a devoted Christian and is quick to show off his religious views on social media and in his actions.

Net worth: The remarkable Williams Uchemba has a net worth estimated at $4.2 million (approx. 2.4 billion)

Expensive Cars:

Recently Williams Uchemba narrated how God blessed him with two luxurious SUVs- a Mercedes Benz and a Range Rover. According to him, he received the two SUVs about a month after he decided to use the money he had been saving up to support a church project and use the rest to buy a car for someone who needs it urgently.

NKEM OWOH

Nkem Owoh is another comical actor popular in the Nigerian movie scene. He has starred in various comical series including fool at 40, Ghana Must Go, and Osuofia in London. He also featured in Things fall Apart, New Masquerade and many more. 

Net worth: His net worth is estimated at $3.9 million (approx. 2.2 billion NGN)

Expensive Cars: His expensive garage contains cars like:

• Mitsubishi Montero SUV.
• Mercedes Benz 4matic

PETE EDOCHIE

The remarkable Pete Edochie ranks 10th on our list of richest Nigerian actors this 2022. Before venturing into acting, he was once a broadcaster. He has featured in hundreds of Nollywood movies including Rituals in 1998 and Foreigners God in 2019. 

Net worth: His net worth is estimated at $3.7 million.

Expensive Cars: His luxurious garage consists of cars like:

• Toyota Highlander.
• Lexus GX 470

CONCLUSION

No doubt, Nigerian actors in the Nollywood industry are making it big time. They enjoy the luxury of riding good cars and cruising in it anytime any day.