Meet the 20 new faces of Nollywood - They are the best now! (With Photos)

New faces of Nollywood : We bring to you 20 Nigerian actors to watch out for as Nollywood journeys into a new phase. Some featured in this list are just springing up, while others you’ve probably seen in a couple of movies already. They’re giving the older colleagues a run for their money, even beating them during award season.

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Although he was a cast in Lancelot Imasuen’s 2004 movie, ‘Sinners in the House’, nobody knew the 27-year-old until he emerged second in the 2010 Mr. Nigeria pageant. He has since become a regular face in movies directed by Desmond Elliot, who he describes as his brother and mentor. Movies he has appeared in include ‘In the cupboard’, ‘True Citizen’, ‘Weekend Getaway’ and ‘Lagos Cougars.’ In 2012, the UNICAL Law graduate won his first award as BON’s Most Promising Act

2. Beverly Naya

Lancelot Imasuen’s ‘Living in exile’ ushered her into the movie industry. Since then, Beverly has grown to become a household name. She has appeared in several movies, including Charles Novia’s romantic comedy, ‘Alan Poza.’ She has also joined the ‘Tinsel’ family, playing the role of Yaya. Awards she has won include Best of Nollywood’s Most Promising Talent in 2010 and Fast Rising actress at the City People Awards in 2011.

3. Blossom Chukwujekwu

The experience he gathered while playing the lead role in the production ‘Godless’ while in school inspired Blossom to pursue acting as a career. Before he hit the limelight in 2013 playing the lead role in the movie, ‘Flower Girl,’ Blossom had appeared in Vivian Ejike’s ‘Private storm’, ‘Valour’ by Niyi Akinmolayan among others. Recently, his performance in ‘Finding Mercy’ got him a GIAMA nomination for Best New Actor. See Also: Top Nigerian celebrities who are best of friends – You’ll be shocked! (+Photos)

4. Damilola Adegbite

Tall, curvy and sexy, Damilola seems to be on top of the game. Her role as Telema in the TV series, ‘Tinsel’ made her a household name and got her the Best Actress in TV Series award at the 2011 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Many applauded her for her outing as Kemi Williams in the movie, ‘The Flower Girl,’ her second shot at a feature length movie, having appeared in ‘6 Hours to Christmas’ in 2010. Unlike most of the newbies, Damilola has stage experience and was part of the cast in the popular production ‘The V Monologues’. She was pitched alongside Lupita Nyong’O in the Favourite Female African International Rising Screen Talent in 2014. She and her fiancé, Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh, recently wrapped up refresher courses at Pinewood studios in the UK.

5. Daniella Okeke

She recently bragged about her voluptuous booty, but one thing we think she should brag about more often is her acting talent, which got her a nomination in the Best Actress category of this year’s AMAA, alongside Monalisa Chinda and Uche Jombo for their roles in the movie, ‘Lagos Cougars.’ A graduate of Fine and Applied Arts from Delta State University, Daniella has starred in movies including ‘Show me heaven’, ‘Indecent desires’ and ‘The evangelist.’

6. Deyemi Okanlawon

Regarded as the foremost online series actor, Deyemi has appeared in over 15 made-for-internet productions, including ‘Gidi up’, ‘Knock knock’, ‘Iredu’ and ‘Blink’, for which he was awarded Best Actor in a Short Film at the In-Short Film Festival. His attempt at a feature length movie, ‘ZR-7,’ in which he played Alabi, got him positive reviews. He is an alumnus of UNILAG and The NYFA and hopes to produce and direct his own movies sometime in the future.

7. Femi Jacobs

His romance with movies started in 2006 with the movie ‘Choices’, which was directed by Dan Obaseki. ‘Tango’, a TV series, followed, as did ‘Tinsel’, before he appeared in the Mildred Okwo directed movie, ‘The Meeting’, which brought him fame and an AMAA Best Actor nomination. Jacobs, who is also a songwriter, singer and music director of The Fountain of Life Church, was on set for over 12 movies in 2013.

8. Gbenro Ajibade

One time winner of the Most Outstanding Actor Model at the Nigeria Model Actors Awards, dreadlocked Gbenro Ajibade got into acting in a rather quirky way. He went to the MNet office under the impression they were looking for models, only to find out it was an audition. He gave it a shot and got the role as Soji in ‘Tinsel’, which has fetched him a great deal of popularity.

9. Gideon Okeke

His shot at stardom came after a stint as a housemate in 2006’s Big Brother Nigeria reality show. Although he didn’t win, Gideon maximised the exposure the show gave him and veered into acting in 2008. He started with the MNet produced series, ‘Tinsel’, playing the controversial character of Philip Ade-Williams. He has also starred in a few productions, including ‘Relentless’ in 2010. He is also popular for being a game show host.

10. I.K Ogbonna

Born in Abia state, model cum actor Ikechukwu Ogbonna studied Sociology at the University of Jos, Plateau State. He began acting in 2005 as a contestant in the Amstel Malta Box Office show, after which he continued with modeling until his friend Rukky Sanda invited him to act in ‘Lovelorn.’ Not long after, Elvis Chuks got him to play Funke Akindele’s fiancé in ‘I wish’ and then another role in ‘Playing Safe’ and, most recently, ‘Hustlers’ alongside Nse Ikpe Etim and Mercy Johnson.

11. Ivie Okujaye

A graduate of Economics from the University of Abuja, Ivie has an eye for drama and movies. She won the 2009 edition of Amstel Malta Box Office reality show and starred alongside Faze in the 2011 movie, ‘Alero’s symphony,’ which won her the AMAA Best Young Actor award. She has since appeared in productions like ‘Kamara’s tree’, ‘The volunteers’, ‘The black silhouette’ and ‘Make a move’ which she also produced.

12. Lala Akindoju

Lala kicked off her career professionally in 2005 as a stage actress, teaming up with director Wole Oguntokun for several performances at Terra Kulture. She made her movie debut in ‘Alan Poza,’ directed by Charles Novia. She was part of the delegation of Nigerian actors who performed at the Nigerian House during the 2012 Olympics and in 2013, her production company staged a set of performances of ‘The V Monologues’ starring Taiwo Ajayi-Lycett, Bimbo Akintola, Dakore Akande and others. She recently wrapped up acting in ‘Dazzling Mirage,’ a movie made by ace director, Tunde Kelani.

13. Lilian EsoroIf

If her comedian friend, Bovi, hadn’t convinced her to take a shot at acting, she would have become a fashion designer. Since she starred in the 2006 sitcom, ‘Extended family’, Esoro has been enjoying the game. She plays Nurse Abigail in another sitcom ‘Clinic matters’ and is seen by many as one of the most promising actresses, having been nominated in the Best Actress in Comedy category at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. The Imo state born actress, who doubles as an events planner, has acted alongside O.C. Ukeje, Jide Kosoko and Yemi Blaq in various movies including ‘Secret room’, ‘Strive’, ‘The potter’ and ‘Next door neighbour’.

14. Linda Ejiofor

Six years ago, a friend of hers insisted she attend the audition call made by MNet, producers of ‘Tinsel.’ She did and was the better for it. Ejiofor, a graduate of Sociology from the University of Port Harcourt became popular for her role as Bimpe Adekoya, and later as Ejura in her first feature length movie ‘The Meeting,’ which got her nominations at the 2013 AMAA and Nollywood Movies Awards. She has since dumped her dream of working in an advertising agency to continue with acting. Her most recent work is ‘Secret Room’ starring alongside O.C. Ukeje and Lillian Esoro.

15. Nkiru Kiki Omeili

A medical doctor turned actress, Kiki became popular for her role as Titi Haastrup in the movie ‘Married but living single’ alongside Funke Akindele and Joseph Benjamin. She made her debut in the TV series ‘Behind the smile’ in 2011. Other series she has appeared in are ‘Nowhere to be found’, ‘Gidi culture’ and ‘Lekki wives.’ She won Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 2012 African Film Awards. She also works as an OAP on Smooth FM where she anchors the programme, Balancing Life.

16. O.C Ukeje

He first caught our attention when he won the 2007 Amstel Malta Box Office reality show. His victory got him the lead role in the movie ‘White Waters’, a role that fetched him AMAA’s Best Upcoming Actor award. Six years down the line, Ukeje seems unrelenting, having appeared in well over 50 TV series and movies, including the big budget ‘Half of a yellow sun’, alongside Thandie Newton and Chiwetel Ejiofor. 2013 was indeed a big year for the actor; he landed eight nominations in the Best Actor Category of different awards, a record rarely achieved in this part of the world. A graduate of the New York Film Academy and a tenor singer/guitarist, O.C. has worked under industry heavyweights including Biyi Bandele, Charles Novia and Tunde Kelani.

17. Osas Ighodaro

The 2010 Miss Black USA, Ighodaro studied Fine Arts in Acting from the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University. Prior to her return to Nigeria, she had been on Broadway and acted in ‘Coloured museum’ and ‘Revenge of the king’. She teamed up with the ‘Tinsel’ family and got a role as Adanna. She also hosts the Maltina Dancehall Family Show.

18. Tope Tedela

The spotlight shone on young Tedela when he won the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award for Best Actor for his role in the movie, ‘A mile from home.’ He has also featured in ‘Torn’ in 2013 and ‘Twisted’ in 2007, as well as some stage productions. A graduate of Mass Communication from UNILAG, Tedela is undoubtedly an actor with great prospects.

19. Uru Eke

Uru began acting while in the UK. She started with the group, The Association of Multinational Performing Artists in productions like ‘The reunion’, ‘Stripes’ and ‘The salon’. She has more than 10 movies under her belt, including ‘Ebony’, ‘Lucky Joe’, ‘African soldier’, ‘Friends in Love’, ‘Timeless passion’ and, most recently, ‘Last flight to Abuja’. She was awarded the Best Upcoming Actress in 2011 by BON.

20. Uti Nwachukwu

His journey into acting began with an appearance in the Amstel Malta Box Office and later, Big Brother All Stars, which he won in 2010. The dreadlocked 31-year-old has about ten movies to his credit and has starred alongside Monalisa Chinda, Ini Edo, Bukky Wright, Genevieve Nnaji and other Nollywood top shots. He has appeared in movies like ‘Weekend getaway’, ‘Red hot’, ‘In the cupboard’ and others. He has won a number of awards, including Best New Actor at GIAMA 2012. He doubles as a show host on ‘Jara’ alongside comedienne, Helen Paul.

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