59 Nigerian film actresses

Toyin Abraham is a Nigerian film actress, filmmaker, director and producer.

Adunni Ade is a Nigerian actress and model.

Adejumoke Aderounmu is a Nigerian actress, born in Abeokuta Ogun State Nigeria, where she had her elementary and secondary education. She is best known for playing roles like Esther And Kelechi in the popular Nollywood TV series Jenifa's Diary And Industreet, Jummy Adams in Nollywood's Box Office hit Movie Alakada 2 alongside Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, Odunlade Adekola, Linda Ejiofor, Falz, Juliana Olayode, Omotunde Adebowale David (Lolo) and more.

Lilian Afegbai is a Nigerian actress and producer.

Judith Chichi Okpara, better known as Afro Candy, is a Nigerian film actress, director, producer, singer-songwriter, model and pornographic actress. She is the founder and CEO of Invisible Twins Productions LLC.

Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, OON is a Nigerian actress, journalist, television presenter, and cosmetologist.

Zainab Bukky Ajayi was a Nigerian actress.

Akindele-Bello Olufunke Ayotunde is a Nigerian actress and producer. Funke starred in the sitcom I Need to Know from 1998 to 2002, and in 2009 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She plays the lead character in the show Jenifa's Diary, for which she was named Best Actress in a Comedy at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

Kemi "Lala" Akindoju is a Nigerian actress. She won an Africa Magic trailbrailzer award for her role in the film adaptation of Dazzling Mirage.

Hadiza Aliyu also known as Hadiza Gabon, is a Nigerian professional Actress and filmmaker, she acts in both Hausa and English movies. Hadiza serves as an ambassador for MTN Nigeria and Indomie noodles company, Hadiza was named best actress at 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards, she has also won the 2nd Kannywood/MTN Awards in the year 2014. She presently serves as the founder of HAG Foundation.

Uzoamaka Doris Aniunoh is a Nigerian writer and actor. She has been a regular cast member of MTV Shuga appearing in several series including the first and the sixth.

Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, born Abibat Oluwafunmilola Aofiyebi and known informally as FAR, is a Nigerian actress. She has had a long running radio show. She appeared in the film The Figurine, Tinsel and MTV Shuga.

Eniola Badmus,, is a Nigerian film actress. She came into limelight in year 2008 after she featured in the film Jenifa.

Zainab Balogun-Nwachukwu is a Nigerian actress, model and television presenter. She began modeling at an early age after being scouted at 16. She has been featured in several international campaigns for different brands. She co-founded "The J-ist TV", an online entertainment web-series that highlights African culture and a range of topical issues; the series features interviews involving some of Africa's top personalities.

Anna Ebiere Banner is a Nigerian pageant winner and actress. She was crowned the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria) by 2012 MBGN Queen Isabella Ayuk in 2013 and represented Nigeria at the 2013 Miss World pageant. She was appointed Special Assistant on Culture and Tourism to Governor Henry Dickson upon her reign as Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria in 2012. In 2014, she made her acting debut in Super Story.

Patricia Ngozi Komlosy OBE, known professionally as Patti Boulaye, is a British-Nigerian singer, actress and artist who rose to prominence after winning New Faces in 1978 and was among the leading black British entertainers in the 1970s and 1980s. In her native Nigeria she is best remembered for starring in Lux commercials and Bisi, Daughter of the River, as well as her own series, The Patti Boulaye Show.

Monalisa Chinda is a Nigerian actress, film producer, television personality and media personality.

Ugwu Lotachukwu Jacinta Obianuju Amelia is a Nigerian actress popularly known as Lota Chukwu. She gained popularity after starring in popular Nigerian TV series, Jenifa's Diary alongside Funke Akindele, Juliana Olayode, Falz where she plays the role of "Kiki", a friend of the lead character, Jenifa. She is also a yoga fitness enthusiast.

Regina Daniels is a Nigerian actress and film producer.

Iretiola Doyle is a Nigerian actress.

Amanda Mike-Ebeye is a Nigerian actress and a part-time model. She is known for her roles in Clinic Matters and Super Story.

Georgina Chloe Eku Edewor-Thorley, otherwise known as Eku Edewor, is a British Nigerian actress, television presenter, and model. She is best known for her work as host of the entertainment television program 53 Extra on Africa Magic.

Belinda Effah is a Nigerian actress and presenter. She won the Most Promising Act of the Year award at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Dakore Egbuson-Akande is a Nigerian actress. She is an ambassador for Amnesty International, Amstel Malta and Oxfam of America.

Linda Ejiofor is a Nigerian actress and model from Abia state known for her role as Bimpe Adekoya in M-Net's TV series Tinsel. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in the film The Meeting (2012). Tony Ogaga Erhariefe of The Sun Nigeria listed her as one of the ten fastest-rising Nollywood stars of 2013.

Uru Eke is a Nigerian actress. She is known for her producing debut "Remember Me", her role as Obi in Ndani TV's popular webseries "Rumour Has It", Last Flight to Abuja, Weekend Getaway and Being Mrs Elliot.

Ifu Ennada is a Nigerian film actor and fashion designer and a former BBNaija housemate. She is also an award winning actress known for winning the AMAA award for Best Young and Promising Actor in the movie O-Town.

Christy Uduak Essien-Igbokwe, MFR was a Nigerian musician and actress. Called "Nigeria's Lady of Songs", she was known for her song "Seun Rere". Essien was the first female president of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), and the chairwoman and managing director of Soul Train Entertainment.

Adesua Etomi-Wellington, also known as Adesua Etomi, is a Nigerian actress. In 2014, she starred in her first feature film Knocking On Heaven's Door. She won the Best Actress in a Drama award at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for her role in the 2015 romantic drama film Falling.

Chelsea Eze is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in her first Nollywood film Silent Scandals where she acted alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Majid Michel. She also won the Most Promising Actress award for her role in the film at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Ngozi Ezeonu is a Nigerian actress and former journalist, notable for playing maternal characters in Nollywood movies. In 2012, she starred in Adesuwa, a role that earned her the Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Hafsat Ahmad Idris also known as Hafsat Idrisis a Fulani actress, is a Nigerian film actress in the Kannywood Film industry. She participated in her first movie Barauniya (2016). She won the 2019 female actress award

Osas Ighodaro is a Nigerian American actress, producer, host and humanitarian. She won the Miss Black USA Pageant in 2010 and founded The Joyful Joy Foundation, raising funds and awareness towards the fight against Malaria. Additionally, she co-hosted the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. She played the role of Adanna (Danni) on the soap opera Tinsel, and won Best TV Actress of the Year at the 2014 ELOY Awards. Osas emerged highest grossing Nollywood actress of 2018.

Nse Ikpe-Etim is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in 2008 for her role in Reloaded. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 5th and 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in Reloaded and Mr. and Mrs., respectively. In 2014, she won the Best Actress in a Drama award at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for playing "Nse" in Journey to Self.

Efeilomo Michelle Irele born is a Nigerian actress and model popularly known as Efe Irele.

Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama is a Nigerian TV and film actress and model. She is well known for her roles in 93 Days (2016), The Wedding Party, The Arbitration (2016), the TV series Gidi Up (2013–present) and gained recognition at the Toronto International Film Festival and Africa International Film Festival. She is also the latest ambassador for Multichoice's DSTV Explora, the widest satellite cable network across Africa. She's set to feature in the highly anticipated movie, A Soldier's Story 2: Return from the Dead - sequel to 2016 multiple award-winning romantic drama.

Yvonne Jegede is a Nigerian actress, film producer, model, and television personality; notable for producing 3 is Company. She rose to prominence after she made a cameo appearance in the music video African Queen by 2Face Idibia alongside Annie Macaulay.

Ruth Kadiri is a Nigerian actress, screenwriter and film producer.

Chika Lann is a Nigerian filmmaker, actress, former model and television personality. She is often regarded as a controversial figure over her remarks about cost and maintaining her hairstyle. She made her Nollywood debut as a producer for the 2019 film The Millions.

Annie Macaulay–Idibia is a Nigerian, model, presenter and actress. She was nominated in the "Best Supporting Actress" category at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards.

Gift Iyumame Eke, professionally known as Muma Gee, meaning "do good Gift", is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman, fashion designer, television personality and politician. She was born, raised, and resides in Port Harcourt. Uwame's first taste of stardom came through her song "Kade", which became the title track of her first official album, released in 2006. The single's accompanying music video directed by Wudi Awa, received five nominations, including two from the AMEN Awards and one each from the Nigerian Music Video Awards, the Headies Awards, and the Sound City Music Video Awards.

Beverly Naya is a British-born Nigerian actress. She won Most Promising Talent at the 2010 Best of Nollywood Awards. She also won the award for Fast Rising Actress at the 2011 City People Entertainment Awards.

Queen Nwokoye is a Nigerian actress. She is best known for starring as the lead character in a 2014 film titled Chetanna which earned her a "Best Actress" nomination at the 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Emma Chukwugoziam Obi, professionally known by her stage name Emma Nyra, is an American-born Nigerian singer-songerwriter, actress and model.

Tomi Odunsi is a Nigerian television actress, singer and songwriter best known for playing "Salewa" in the television series, Tinsel.

Olatokunbo Susan Olasobunmi Abeke "Toks" Olagundoye is a Nigerian actress. She is known for her role as Hayley Shipton in Castle and Jackie Joyner-Kersee in the ABC TV sitcom The Neighbors.

Olaide Olaogun or Olaide Omolola Olaogun Emmanuel is a Nigerian film actor and model. She was a former Lux ambassador.

Omawumi Megbele, known by her stage name Omawumi, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and actress of Itsekiri ethnicity She is a brand ambassador for Globacom, Konga.com, and Malta Guinness. She's also part of the campaign called "Rise with the Energy of Africa". She gained attention as the 2007 runner-up on West African Idols, a reality TV show part of the Idols franchise. Her second album, The Lasso of Truth, was reported to be a commercial success in Nigeria.

Nkiruka 'Kiki' Omeili is a Nigerian actress, best known for her role as Lovette in the TV series Lekki Wives. She is also known for her role as Blessing in the 2015 crime caper, Gbomo Gbomo Express alongside Gideon Okeke.

Mimi Onalaja is a Nigerian actress, model, television personality and writer. She is the host of 'The Future Awards Africa'. Mimi also hosted the ELOY awards in 2016. Mimi joined EbonyLife TV, an entertainment television station in 2014.

Ireti Osayemi is a Nigerian Yoruba-language film actress.

Tope Oshin is a Nigerian television and film director, producer and casting director, listed as one of the most influential Nigerians in film in 2019. In 2015 Pulse magazine named her as one of "9 Nigerian female movie directors you should know" in the Nollywood film industry. and in March 2018, in commemoration of the Women's History Month, Tope was celebrated by OkayAfrica as one of the Okay100 Women. The interactive campaign celebrates extraordinary women from Africa and the diaspora making waves across a wide array of industries, while driving positive impact in their communities and the world at large.

Jemima Osunde is a Nigerian actress, model and presenter. She gained exposure after playing Leila in the television series Shuga. Osunde was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 15th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her performance in The Delivery Boy (2018).

Rahama Sadau is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, Dancer and singer. Born and raised in Kaduna, she performed in dancing competitions as a child and during her school years. She rose to fame in late 2013 after joining the Kannywood movie Industry with her first movie Gani ga Wane.

Rukky Sanda is a Nigerian actress, film producer and director.

Cynthia Shalom is a Nigerian actress, producer, and businessperson. She won season 11 of the reality show, Next Movie Star. She has since then featured in several Nollywood films. She was featured in the M-net TV series Tinsel.

Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, professionally known as Seyi Shay, is a Nigerian-based singer, songwriter and actress. She wrote and produced three songs for the soundtrack to Konami's video game Crime Life: Gang Wars (2005). She also wrote "You Will See", a song that was included on Melanie C's third studio album Beautiful Intentions (2005). Shay wrote "White Lies", a song from Chip's Transition album. In 2008, she became the lead singer for the now defunct pop girl group From Above. The group signed a recording deal with Sony's Columbia Records and was managed by Mathew Knowles' Music World Entertainment company. In November 2013, Shay signed an endorsement deal with telecommunications service provider Etisalat. In July 2015, she signed a record deal with Island Records. Shay released her debut studio album Seyi or Shay in November 2015. It was supported by the promotional singles "Irawo", "Ragga Ragga", and "Chairman".

Mary Data Uranta is a Nigerian film and television actress, producer, model, singer, and businesswoman.

Annabella Zwyndila is a Nigerian actress. She is widely known as Ms Green.