Nollywood’s Top Earning Actors For 2023

Amidst the glitz and glamour of Nigeria’s dynamic and evolving film industry, a select group of actors emerged as true box office champions in 2023 having grossed a whooping estimated N2.939bn from movies like ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, ‘Malaika’, ‘Afamefuna’, and ‘merry Men 3’ amongst others.

According to Data by Comscore and FilmOne, these celebrities have captivated audiences and shattered records, cementing their status as the industry’s highest-grossing stars in 2023.

While the likes of Femi Adebayo, Richard Mofe-Damijo, ‘Breath of Life’ star Wale Ojo, and Bolanle Ninalowo, amongst others failed to make the list, actors such as Emeka Ike, Odunlade Adekola, and Charles Okafor, found their way into the top 10 highest grossing Nollywood actors for the year in review.

Let’s delve into the realm of Nollywood’s elite earners as we unveil the top 10 highest-grossing actors who left an indelible mark on the silver screen and the bottom line.

Leading the pack is Timini Egbuson, who has amassed an impressive N1.009 billion in box office earnings followed by Jide Kene, with a remarkable N799 million in revenue.

The list continues with Stan Nze (N166 million), Ramson Nouah (N151 million), Kunle Remi (N148 million), and Emeka Ike (N144 million).

Here is the full list of the top 10 highest-grossing Nollywood actors for 2023:

1. Timini Egbuson – N1.098 billion

2. Jide Kene – N799 million

3. Stan Nze – N166 million

4. Ramson Nouah – N151 million

5. Kunle Remi – N148 million

6. Emeka Ike – N144 million

7. Ayo Makun – N137 million

8. Deyemi Okanlawon – N130 million

9. Odunlade Adekola – N128 million

10. Charles Okafor – N126 million