Beautiful Nollywood Celebrities in African Wear

July 27, 2012
DUNIA Mag
Posted in Fashion & Style

Nigeria’s film industry popularly known as Nollywood, is the world’s second movie producer (in terms of volume) after India’s Bollywood. You are about to meet some of the industry’s brightest stars, all glorious in African wear…

Bright, calm and stunning, celeb Ngozi Ezeonu can be summed up as “the cool breeze of Nollywood”. Highly talented, she is one of the most familiar faces of African film.

Nollywood’s Stephanie Okereke is the sweetheart of African movies. She is classy, intense and hugely talented. Her grace and poise shine through every role she plays.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is one of the most successful and sought after actresses in Nigeria’s thriving film industry. Gorgeous and sexy, Omotola is fondly known as OmoSexy. She interprets and delivers her roles with passion, and connects with viewers strongly. Known for extensive charity works she does in and outside Nigeria, Omotola is married, and a mother of 4.

She referred to bu many as the Julia Roberts of Africa! Genevieve Nnaji is one of Nollywood’s most prolific actors. She has won countless awards due to her works in Nigerian and African film in general. Genevieve ranks amongst the highest paid in Africa’s entertainment industry.

Patience Ozokwor, fondly known as Mama G is one of the most recognized Nollywood faces worldwide. Famous for playing ‘the evil mother-in-law’ or ‘wicked wife’, she is reported to be a calm, nice and warm person in real life. The beloved Mrs Ozokwor receives a warm welcome wherever she travels internationally. She has a special connection with viewers who feel like they know her personally.

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Having starred in over 50 movies, Stella Damasus-Aboderin was one of the first stars to light up Nollywood screens. Beautiful all round, she is well respected and loved.

Her acting career started in 2000, and Ini Edo‘s rise to fame is nothing short of remarkable. In recent years, she has become one of Africa’s most famous film stars. Her website sums it up in these words, “Sultry Nollywood actress Ini Edo has that approachable-girl-next-door-quality that makes you feel like you know her and you are best friends. Combine that with a voluptuous shape, sweet smile and some lethal acting skills and you know this no ordinary girl next door but an acting dynamo waiting to explode on your television screen!” Ini Edo is married. Hubby reportedly resides in Houston, TX.

You never know what to expect here! Mercy Johnson throws her soul into every movie – her roles range from the most poverty stricken ‘village girl’ to top-class Lagos babe …and each time, she wows viewers. Voluptuous and daring, Mercy Johnson certainly is a top Nollywood star.

Welcome to the drama! Feisty and fun, Uche Jumbo brings it on with a bang! She will make you laugh, even when you don’t feel like it. Uche is also a screenwriter and film producer. The Nollywood star recently tied the knot with Puerto Rican Kenny Rodriguez.

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