Let’s talk about Nollywood we all grew up with, Nigerian actors who make the most money in 2024.
Another area of the Nigerian entertainment industry with many wealthy people is the movie industry. While many of them keep their wealth private, a handful of other Nigerian actors show off their wealth.
Nollywood is one of the film industries that is growing faster. It is the third largest film industry in the world by volume, just behind Indian Bollywood and American Hollywood. In 2014, the Nigerian Federal Government said that Nollywood was a $3.3 billion industry.
Later, the movie The Wedding Party broke box office records as the highest-grossing movie of all time with a net profit of $1.3 million in less than a month. Nollywood actors are paid a lot to show off their talents.
So, here are the top 10 highest-paid actors in Nigeria in 2023, after careful study and research.
- Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) – ₦6 million
He is a Nigerian actor, producer, and former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State. RMD is a veteran actor and has won numerous awards for his performances in movies. He is regarded as one of the most talented actors in Nigeria and commands high fees for his roles.
The actor lives in a mansion in Imole Phase 1 and has luxury items like the Patek Phillippe Nautilus 5980R-001 worth 26 million Naira and a 400 thousand Naira Swiss wristwatch. A car collection that includes:
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 550
- BMW 4 Series Coupe
- Toyota Land Cruiser
- Range Rover Evoque
- Lexus LX 570
- Toyota Highlander
- Mercedes Sedan
- Mercedes G550
- Ramsey Nouah – ₦5 million
Ramsey Nouah is a Nigerian actor and director who has appeared in over 200 films. He has won multiple awards for his roles and is one of the most recognizable faces in Nollywood. Ramsey is known to command high fees for his performances and is considered one of the highest-paid actors in Nigeria.
Ramsey has a net worth of $6.3 million, and owns a luxury mansion in Lagos below are some of his luxurious rides:
- Aston Martin Superleggera
- 1959 Cadillac Coupe de Ville
- Range Rover Sport
- Tesla Model X
- Hummer H2 Stretch Limousine
- Rolls-Royce Phantom
- Jim Iyke – ₦5 million
Jim Iyke is a popular Nigerian actor and entrepreneur who has appeared in over 150 films. Jim Iyke is known for his exceptional acting skills and his ability to play a wide range of roles. He is regarded as one of the most talented actors in Nigeria and commands high fees for his performances.
Some of his cars include:
- Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon
- Dodge Challenger
- Plymouth Prowler Convertible
- Camero SS Convertible
- Zubby Michael – ₦5 Million
The Igbo actor Zubby Michael is also known as Doings or Eze Ndiala. He is one of the richest actors in Nollywood, with a net worth of $7.5 million. Since joining Nollywood, Zubby Michael has starred in and produced several movies. Below are some of the cars the famous actor and producer has.
- Range Rover Sport
- Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon
- Lexus RX 330
- Mercedes-Benz 4matic
- Chidi Mokeme – ₦4.2 Million
Chidi Mokeme is #5 on the list of richest Nollywood actors with a net worth of $6.8 million. He is a veteran actor, producer, director, and TV host. Chidi has starred in over 200 Nollywood home videos.
His acting and other business ventures have brought the actor a lot of wealth. His car collection includes some of the most luxurious SUVs, sportscars, and vintage cars.
- Kanayo O Kanayo – ₦4 Million
#6 on the list is Nollywood star Anayo Modestus Onyekwere popularly known as Kanayo O Kanayo. He is a seasoned Nollywood star who has acquired immense wealth through his craft and other business ventures. His net worth is estimated at $5 million. Some of his cars include
- Bentley Continental GT
- 2007 Toyota Camry
- Toyota Land Cruiser
- Toyota 4Runner
- 2012 Toyota Camry
- Yul Edochie – ₦3.5 Million
Yul Edochie is another wealthy Nigerian actor. Yul, the son of Pete Edochie, has starred in countless Nollywood films, and the actor’s net worth is valued at $3.5 million. The actor owns a house in Lekki, a series of designer wristwatches, and some of his cars, including
- Mercedes GL 450
- Mercedes C Class
- Toyota Highlander
- 2007 Toyota Camry
- 2010 Honda Accord
- Lexus LX 570
- Chinedu Ikedieze – ₦3 Million
Chinedu Ikedieze is another popular Nigerian actor on the list of wealthy Nigerian actors. Popular known as “Aki,” the talented actor has starred in hundreds of Nigerian movies and has won dozens of movie awards. Currently, his net worth is valued at $6 million.
The actor resides in a beautiful multimillion-Naira mansion in Omole Phase 1 owns a fashion brand, a football academy, a travelling agency; and below is the list of cars he owns:
- Infinity Jeep FX
- Honda Accord
- Porsche Carrera 911
- Hummer Stretch Limousine
- Mercedes-Benz E300
- Toyota Camry
- Osita Iheme – ₦3 Million
Osita Iheme is the other half of the “Aki na Paw Paw” gang. Popularly referred to as “Paw Paw,” Osita is a veteran Nigerian actor that has been in the industry for decades and starred in countless movies. The actor’s net worth is valued at $5.3 million.
The actor has a foundation that builds acting talents, owns a luxury mansion and a hotel business, and invests a lot in real estate. Below is a list of cars the actor owns:
- Land Rover LR3
- Toyota Harrier
- Honda NSX Sports car
- John Okafor (Mr Ibu) – ₦1.5 million
He is a Nigerian actor and comedian who is known for his comic roles. John is regarded as one of the most talented comedians in Nigeria and has won numerous awards for his performances. He is known to command high fees for his performances.
