Gradually, we are seeing the Nollywood industry experience a shift from who we’re used to seeing and who we can’t get enough of. Hugging and making every movie role their own, these female actors are the ones everyone anticipates to be in front of the camera putting on flawless roles every time. Seeing as we will be celebrating women the entire month of March, here are some of Nollywood’s leading ladies.

Nancy Isime

Nancy Isime

Nancy Isime

What started as an unorthodox occupation for Nancy has grown and blossomed into a radiant career. The 33-year-old actor is also a TV host and presenter.

Bimbo Ademoye

Bimpe Ademoye

Bimpe Ademoye

In either case, Nollywood is lucky to have Bimbo Ademoye on its team because of her ability to embody every role she plays or her relatable personality.

Ini Dima-Okojie

Inidima Okoje

Inidima Okoje

The Namaste Wahala movie star quit her job as an investment banker to chase the big screen. Her reward for that was becoming one of the leading faces in Nigerian film.

Osas Ighodaro

Osas Ighodaro

Osas Ighodaro

The host, entrepreneur, presenter, and actor is a leading Nollywood talent and a star to the entire Nigerian entertainment ecosystem.

Zainab Balogun

Zainab Balogun

Zainab Balogun

She is an eloquent TV host and actress. Her performance in movies like The Purple Hibiscus Hotel, God Calling and more recently, Chief Daddy 2: Going For Broke makes her one we love seeing on our screens.

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