Top 10 most influential Nigerian and Ghanaian actresses

Most influential Nigerian and Ghanaian actresses - There are certainly a lot of influential women in the Nigerian and Ghanaian movie industries (both tagged Nollywood in this post). As a matter of fact, and I stand corrected, there are more influential women in the industry than men. More.. 21 questions you should NEVER ask your girlfriend – You need to see them! Meet the top 20 most curvy African celebs – See how many Nigerians made the list (+Photos) 14 ways to show your love – Do this and your lover will love you forever! Female Nigerian University student caught pants down making love with a married man in a hotel (Photos) From Legendary singer turned actress Onyeka Onwenu to Mama Gee herself, Patience ozokwor, to Omosexy, these women are touching the lifes of many with their acting and humanitarian acts. So in no particular order, we give you The Top Ten Most Influential Nigerian And Ghanaian Actresses. Navigate using pages below

Ini Edo Ini Edo is a Nigerian actress that has surely been there for a while and does not seem like quitting anytime soon. She is known for her consistency in movies as she appears in a movie almost every month. She is very talented and has numerous awards to her name also. Yvonne Nelson Yvonne Nelson (born November 12, 1985) is a Ghanaian actress, model, film producer and entrepreneur. Yvonne, a former Miss Ghana contestant, shot to fame after a big-screen role in Princess Tyra and Playboy. She quickly became a household name on the African continent. Mercy Johnson Popularly known for her village girl roles, Mercy Johnson drives home the fact that being “raz” pays too. She inspires her fans through the non challant and funny roles she plays in movies. She is married and is a mother of two. Tonto Dikeh Tonto Dikeh is also a huge name in Nollywood, having starred in countless movies. She has huge numbers of fans on social media and does well to keep them interested with the numerous scandals always surrounding her. Patience Ozokwor Patience Ozokwor is a multi-award winning Nigerian actress. She won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Mama Gee is definitely the queen of them all. It is said she has played the role of a mother to almost every notable Hollywood actor. Onyeka Onwenu Although Onyeka Onwenu became influential through her legendary musical career, but she recently has proven her acting career to be somewhat legendary too so she is included in this list. She recently gave an outstanding performance in the 2014 Nollywood blockbuster, Half Of A Yellow Sun where she played the mother of the popular Hollywood actor Chiwetel Ejiofor. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Omosexy as she is known locally was recently named in TIME MAGAZINE’s top 100 most influential people. She is one of the most popular actresses on the African continent and has won so many awards, both for acting and her services to humanity. Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji (born 3 May 1979) is a Nigerian actress and singer. She is the first Nigerian actress to be featured on one of CNN’S very own programmes. In 1998, at the age of 19, she made her debut in the growing Nigerian film industry with the movie “Most Wanted”. Her name became a household name and her image the desire of every young girl. In 2002, she starred in the movie Sharon Stone (2002), and her fame shot beyond the shores of Nigeria to the rest of Africa and several European countries. She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005. In 2011, she was honoured as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic by the Nigerian government for her contribution to Nollywood. Funke Akindele It’s a big deal to have Funke Akindele appear on this list as she is the only Yoruba actress present. She became well known and influential after her role in the first, second, and third installations of the “Jenifa” movie. Her acting was outstanding in the movie and since then she’s been appearing on every screen and every award show in the country. Nadia Buari Popularly known for being beautiful and confident, Nadia Buari is one Nollywood star who has caught the eye of movie lovers across Africa. The Ghanaian born actress has featured in an array of movies and has many awards to her name. She has one of the most social media followers in the industry. That’s our Top Ten Most Influential Nigerian And Ghanaian Actresses. Whom do you think shouldn’t be on the list? And, whom do you think should be there? Share your opinion… CLICK HERE to join our BBM Channel for faster updates TOP POSTS YESTERDAY 5 things he will love in the bedroom – You should take note of this! 25 signs your boyfriend is husband material – You need to see this! Meet Jackie Appiah’s son we all didn’t know about (+Photos) 25 signs your girlfriend is wife material… (Must See) 5 types of wives that are professional cheaters – Guys, you need to see this! 10 warning signs you are dating an immature man and why should quit now! Meet Wizkid’s personal bodyguard – Is this guy human?? (See Photos) Top 10 signs your girlfriend or wife is cheating on you – You need to take note! Here is the crazy thing falling in love does to your brain but you will NEVER know until you see this! (Photo) See what Seyi Shay did to President Jonathan and got him fully erected – “APC sent her to do this and I… (Must See)

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