Gather around, movie lovers! If you’ve spent 2024 glued to your screens (like us), you’ll know that Nollywood wasis absolutely on fire this year!
2024 has been the year for Nollywood. From blockbuster releases to international accolades, our favorite stars shone brighter than ever.
Whether it’s a heart-wrenching drama, a laugh-out-loud comedy, or an action-packed thriller, these leading ladies have proven time and time again why they’re the queens of Nollywood.
Are you ready to discover the ladies behind your favorite movies and series—the ones who made you laugh, cry, and press replay on those iconic scenes?
Grab a seat, get comfy and let’s dive into our roundup of the Top 10 Nollywood Actresses in 2024.
Bimbo’s focus this year was independent filmmaking. Producing content frequently, she cemented her status as a versatile icon who effortlessly transitions between humour and depth.
Some of her recent works include Homecoming, Fame and Fury, Ruse, and Shining Star.
Bisola Aiyeola
With her stellar performance in Everybody Loves Jenifa, Bisola reminds us of her ability to leave her audience wanting more.
Her rise to fame happened in 2017 when she became the first runner-up of Big Brother Naija. In 2018, she won the AMVCA Trailblazer Award at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.
Her recent works include Iwájú, (voice of Happiness) and Muri & Ko.
Uzoamaka Aniunoh
2024 was a special year for Aniunoh. She appeared in several films including Daniel Oriahi’s psychological thriller, The Weekend, a commercial and critical success that earned her a Best Actress nomination at the 20th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
She also featured in Prime Video’s With Difficulty Comes Ease, directed by Korede Azeezez, and and in Ifeoma Nkiruka Chukwuogo‘s Phoenix Fury, which won the Best Film and Best Director awards at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in November 2024.
Her other films include Love Notes, and Shaping Us.
Uzoamaka Onuoha
This talented actress is rising fast and for all the good reasons.
Onuoha’s performances are filled with raw emotion and powerful presence, making her the perfect candidate for some of Nollywood’s most gripping roles.
Her role in Agemo earned her the Best Female Performance Award at the Africa Film Festival this year. She brings a wow factor to every role, making even the most intense scenes look effortless.
Her recent works include Theory of Breakfast and Peaceville.
Wumi Toriola
With a plethora of films to her credit, her recent movies include Crossroads, Farmers Bride, Seven Doors and Queen Lateefah which she doubled as the producer.
As a first-time cinema producer, Toriola’s Queen Lateefah made an impressive start with ₦57 million in its first weekend of release.
As it continued to attain great feats, it grossed over ₦350 million two months after its release.
Sharon Ooja
Undeniably Nollywood’s sweetheart, she came into the limelight after she played the role of “Shalewa” in the web series Skinny Girl in Transit.
She has gone ahead to be featured in several films including Hijack ‘93, Oloture: The Journey, Recall and Flawsome.
Beverly Osu
If you’ve wondered what more Beverly could do, then you need to watch her in A Ghetto Love Story.
Her introduction to the limelight came during her participation in the 8th edition of Big Brother Africa, after which she began her acting career. Her recent works include Oloture: The Journey, Love Notes, and A Ghetto Love Story.
Shaffy Bello
A timeless beauty and veteran, Shaffy Bello continues to show the younger generation how it’s done.
In 2024, she commanded attention in The Queen’s Gambit, a political drama that allowed her to flex her acting muscles and remind us all why she’s an icon.
Graceful, powerful, and ever so captivating, Shaffy remains a Nollywood gem. Her most recent works include, Beads, the web series, Just Us Girls, and Christmas in Lagos.
Chioma Akpotha
Chioma screams PHENOMENAL. She kills every single role she gets. We don’t have many like her in Nollywood. With a lot of movies to her credit, her recent movies include, Seven Doors, Shining Star, All Of Us, and The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3.
Gbubemi Ejeye
Another fast-rising star who’s here to show us how it’s done. Known for her roles in Citation, and Far From Home, she has featured in recent movies including Farmer’s Bride, Criminal, Queen Lateefah, and MTV Shuga.,
