Top Ten Highest Paid Nigerian Actresses

Beneath are some of the richest and top earning Nollywood actresses. Their predicted salaries 

include endorsements, and other businesses they’ve been involved in over the past years.

10.Chioma Chukuwa (₦46m)

This Nollywood actress has featured in over 80 movies and has raked in millions of naira. She allegedly earned ₦7.5m ($50,000) deal with Ricket Brand Harpic in 2011. She also endorsed telecom company Globacom and reportedly owns several properties in her home town and Lagos State.  

                

9. Uche Jumbo(₦49.5)

In 2008, she made over ₦10m for her appearance in numerous movies. Not only is Uche Jumbo an amazing actress, she is also a model and an endorser as she had a sponsorship deal with telecom company Glo. She gained about ₦11m in 2009 and even now she seems to be having more success.

8.Monalisa Chinda (₦50m)

In between the years 2004 and 2008,Monalisa Chinda reportedly earned some N25m. Alongside acting Monalisa is also a producer and owns properties in Rivers State and Lagos.

7.Patience Ozokwor(₦51m)

This Enugu veteran actress is popularly known as ‘Mama G’ all over Africa. She has remained one of the biggest names in the Nigerian film industry. Patience has formed a diversified investment portfolio and also has single properties.

6. Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde(₦53m)

Omotola aka ‘Omosexy;’ is in fact one of the greatest Nollywood stars and indeed the first African celebrity to have reached 1m Facebook fans. In 2007, Omotola earned over N9m. The actress, model and singer released her debut album ‘GBA’ in 2005 but the second album ‘Me, Myself & Eyes’ was well received. The recording and promotion of the album allegedly costed her about N13m.  The stunning Queen of Nollywood has appeared in more than 300 films and pulls in 150m viewers for her reality TV show Omotola: The Real Me. She has also been named as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

5.Mercy Johnson(₦55m)

Lagos-born actress Mercy Johnson did her debut acting in the 2004 movie ‘The Maid’ and since then she has appeared in over 60 movies. She earned N11.4m and 2008 and an astonishing N13m in 2009. She has also invested in properties and owns several landed properties in Lagos.

4.Rita Dominic(₦58m)

Award winning Nollywood film actress, Rita Dominic is one of the oldest names in the industry. She made her debut in starring the 1998 film called ‘A Time to Kill’. Today she has over 100 Nollywood movie credit. Rita won Municipality Peoples award for the Most Outstanding Actress and the Africa Movie Academy Award for the Best Leading Actress in 2012. Rita Dominic counts Nokia and Glo as her endorsement deals. The Imo State actress and fellow model is also a business woman. She owns fixed assets worth over N40m ($240,000) - which includes landed properties and two homes.

3.Ini Edo(₦60m)

With over 600 movies, Ini Edo undoubtedly one of the most resilient and tactful actresses in Nollywood. In 2007, she earned N15.7m alone from movies and other businesses. Also she owns over six buildings.Ini is a UN Habitat Youth Envoy because of her philanthropic nature. In 2013, she was announced as judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant.

2. Genevieve Nnaji (₦64m)

This Nollywood queen is the most successful actress internationally and also the best paid in Nigeria. As part of her income gross she earned $25,000 in the transnational film ‘Ije’ which was produced by Paula Moreno and Chineze Anayaene. The Imo State-born actress who is also a singer, fashion designer and businesswoman has appeared in over 80 movies. In 2005, she received an AMAA for Best Actress in a leading role.

1.Kate Henshaw(₦68m)

AMMA recipient, Kate Henshaw has amazing topped this list thanks to her movies and not to mention endorsement deals. In the year 2006 in, the actress and model as well earned N10m and N12m in 2007. From 2008 to 2010 she earned an estimated N20m. With 40 movies to her name, Kate has endorsed companies such as Glo and The Face of Onga.  

Cyber Bullying

Cyber bullying is eating children and young adults at the blink of an eye. It implies the impression that on social media and the new advanced technology of present day cyber bullying has become extravagant to do among this age group of people. It seems like everybody has been picked on or even bullied, but with technology children are being oppressed endlessly and it’s having a lasting effect on the children. Children who are at the hands of cyber bullying are affected in many ways. Some of these children find it tough to talk about what is happening to them. In accordance to the bullying statistics, ‘’1 out of 10 teens tells a parent if they have been a cyber-bullying victim.’’ This shows that many teens are not open to talk about them being bullied and it’s mainly to do because they feel hurt or embarrassed. Girls are about twice as likely as boys to be victims and perpetrators of cyber bullying.  Many teens are afraid to talk about how they are bullied but those that do say something have a better chance of overcoming this big problem. Victims of cyber bullying have their lives changed due to the constant bullying being done to them. Some of these victims pay the ultimate price of death. These victims are bullied so much and so constantly that they begin to feel unworthy and just want to be away from the pain that their bully is causing them. They commit suicide and to hear that a child has done this or a teen is a very sad story to learn about. The victims that do take their lives have been keeping all of what is happening to them to themselves and not seeking help.

CYBERBULLYING FACTS:

1)    There were almost 26,000 counselling sessions with children about bullying last year.

2)    More than 16,000 young people are absent from school due to bullying.

3)    Nearly 43% of kids have been bullied online. 1 in 4 has had it happen more than once.

4)    Over 80% of teens use a cell phone regularly, making it the most common medium for cyber bullying.

5)    68% of teens agree that cyber bullying is a serious problem.

6)    81% of young people think bullying online is easier to get away with than bullying in person.

7)    About 58% of kids admit someone has said mean or hurtful things to them online.

8)    More than 4/10 say it’s happened more than once.

9)    About 75% of students have admitted they have visited a website bashing another student.

These victims are bullied so much and so constantly that they begin to feel unworthy and just want to be away from the pain that their bully is causing them. They commit suicide and to hear that a child has done this or a teen is a very sad story to learn about. The victims that do take their lives have been keeping all of what is happening to them to themselves and not seeking help. These children being afraid of help and not finding a way out makes them think that by killing themselves may be the only option. 

Shuga Naija Review

  

MTV Shuga Naija or Shuga Naija for short is a television soap opera that first aired in December 2013 and since then it has received amazing feed from the viewers and also critics. Shuga Naija is a multimedia campaign that educates young people on HIV, safe sex and pregnancy. The show also touches upon maternal and child health, family planning, gender-based violence and also women empowerment. The television sequel which includes eight episodes was shot and set in Nigeria and produced in partnership with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS. Set against the bars, clubs and student hangouts of Lagos, Shuga relates a bitter-sweet tale of love, betrayal, and heartbreak among a group of friends in the city of Lagos. Shuga is a drama with a message. It aims to draw awareness to difficult issues that our society refuses to talk about.

Characters: 

   Emmanuel Ikubese (Femi) - Promoter of all things musical from shows to parties and artists as well. A lack of caution in Kenya left him with HIV+ and because of that he had a hard time revealing his status to his close friends when he returned back to Nigeria. Since then he has neglected his ‘bad boy’ image and has settled into his work routine and even his HIV support group meetings. With a new composer signed and the habitual parties at Badoo and the new woman in his life.

   Adesua Etomi (Sheila) - A 28-year-old young lady who is financially and mentally stable. Sheila lives on her own in her apartment away from her parents’ house but visits regularly and sustains a close relationship with the entire family. She knows what desires, can make her own choices and stands by steadily by what she has faith in. Sheila also has a new man in her life with whom she cherishes with all her heart. The only thing remaining is for him to meet her family.

   Nick Mutuma (Leo) - ‘’Friendly guy’’ Leo was a radio DJ back in Nairobi where he became fast friends with Femi. Leo and Femi’s friendship has had some of its own emotional roll coasters that included a girl and HIV panic back in Nairobi, but Leo elevated to Nigeria to revamp with Femi and they are now work partners; publicizing events, parties and shows.

   Dorcas Shola Fapson (Sophie) - Sophie used to be one of the sharpest girls on campus with a style of living that was exclusively paid for by ‘’Aristos’’. When one would walk away, he would be recouped in a heartbeat. Sophie’s major ‘’Aristo’’ put her at jeopardy of contracting HIV and she return put another guy at risk. She tested negative but it was alarming trial. Sophie now works at the 6222 call centre for HIV and HIV-related issues by day, helping people deal with some of their issues. She also manages the night club Badoo by night and takes responsibility of her younger sister Princess, full-time. Sophie ‘’so fresh so fly’’ has switched to ‘’Superb Sophie’’ as all she takes is responsibilities in stride.

   Timini Egbuson(Tobi)-Tobi is the man to go to for IT and internet quick fixes but on the other hand he’s also a damaged man. Previous to his relationship with Princess, Tobi was virtuous, never had time for girls and was only absorbed in his computer. He enduringly opened up and found love but unfortunately Princess deceived him 6 months ago and her disloyalty left him feeling in a wreck. Tobi is now a callous player; a different girl every time. He has picked up to always practice safe sex.

   Sharon Ezeamaka (Princess)-Princess had every motive of joining the drifting crowd on campus when she first came to Lagos and saw how her big sister Sophie was ‘’running things’’. She took over Sophie’s ‘‘Aristo’’ and for a while she enjoyed a droplet of life with a modelling job and a little boyfriend on the side. Nonetheless, things eventually became slanted and left her HIV+ but still ignorant.  Princess lives with Sophie and is still also coming to terms with the solidity of taking antiretroviral drugs for the rest of her life- she has difficult time remembering to take them when she should but that is only one of her issues. Princess has immense decisions to make that will affect others.

   Olumide Oworu (Weki) - A secondary school teenager, Weki was born with HIV and has done a great deal of handling it by taking his drugs and attending support groups.  Weki’s mum is away on a business trip but checks up on him regularly and the housemaid looks after him at home. Weki is completely overjoyed by his new love interest for many reasons including the fact that they are both in love with each other and are ready to take adult steps. Weki also takes counsel from the more experienced Femi.

   Zoe Favour (Mary) - Mary is 15 and is also a secondary school student with the mind of a 25-year-old. Recently her dad lost his job and therefore put the family in a subdued situation. She has managed a small inner circle which is made up of one best friend but on the other hand she has huge aspirations; wants to be rich and travel the world. A very chatty and bubbly girl, very forward and is eager to grow up. 

   Mohau Mokoatle (Bongi)- Bongi is a girl from south Africa who relocated to Nigeria after her dad got transferred to Nigeria for work. Despite the fact that she now attends secondary school in Nigeria, Bongi has left a boy back home in her native land that she can’t wait to get back to. Yet, she is bold that while in Nigeria nothing is going to get in the way of her studies. Bongi is very intelligent and she takes her studies very serious. Besides being an amazing student, she has other talents; she has a beautiful singing voice and is very eager about her music but on the other hand she is dubious about how well she balances school and music.

   Peace Hyde (Eniola) - Eniola is a young single mother. A few years back took a turn for the worse as she was gang-raped by mysterious assailants and this heart breaking experience forced her to make numerous changes in her life. Now Eniola dedicates much of her time to volunteering with single mums or soon-to-be mums who have the important task of having their babies while preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission.

Personally I’d recommend this show to younger people as they will understand the terms of people living with the disease and how they are overcoming it. It also sends out a powerful message as well.

Mark:10/10

(Hillary Christelle)