One cannot deny that Nigeria has some of the hottest actresses on the African planet. As a matter of fact, it won’t be out of place to state that Nigeria is home to the hottest female actors in Africa. And despite their glamour and beauty, these actresses have no doubt shaped the New Nollywood into an industry worthy of note.
Nollywood boasts more actors and actresses who would be considered hot and sexy among the three primary entertainment industries in Nigeria: comedy, music, and cinema. With these actresses, it is almost a given that they have the power to make you drool, whether consciously or otherwise.
10 Hottest Female Actresses in Nigeria
Call them screen goddesses and you won’t be wrong. Other than their immense talent and fame, there is no denying that these actresses are drop-dead-gorgeous and beauties to behold. Here are the top ten hottest female actresses in Nigeria.
10. Damilola Adegbite
Damilola Adegbite, a Nigerian actress, model, and television personality, was born on May 18, 1985.
She was born in Lagos State’s Surulere. She went to Queen’s College in Yaba, Lagos and Bowen University in Iwo, Osun State to study business administration. Her acting debut was in Tinsel. She has also hosted TV shows and starred in ads.
She portrayed Kemi Williams in the film Flower Girl and Thelema Duke in the soap opera Tinsel. At the 2011 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, she was named Best Actress in a TV Series.
9. Adunni Ade
Before moving to the entertainment industry in the US, Adunni worked in the housing and insurance industries. Additionally, she dabbled in modeling and appeared on America’s Next Top Model.
She received her first Nollywood part in the movie You or I after returning to Nigeria.
Additionally, the actress produced a comedic skit, which she uploaded to YouTube in 2014. It received a lot of attention, so much so that as of this writing, it has received more than 24k views.
Adunni has appeared in a number of other Nollywood motion pictures and television programs.
8. Genevieve Nnaji
Genevieve Nnaji is a screen goddess and one of the oldest Nollywood screen goddesses. She is the fourth child of eight, and since she was eight years old, she has been performing. She has achieved success in both acting and modeling thanks to her gorgeous figure. She has been in a number of ads for well-known brands.
She was picked as the Range Rover Vogue ambassador after serving as the face of Lux in Nigeria since 2004. Even as the years pass, her perfect body continues to appear younger. Genevieve has since transcended beyond acting and delved into movie directing.
7. Beverly Naya
Beverly Naya is a British-born Nigerian actress who has been making waves in Nollywood for quite some time. The “Suru L’ere” and “The Wedding Party” star exudes a Melanin Magic vibe in certain ways.
Although she is attractive, her acting prowess is what has launched her career. She also has a talent for walking the red carpet with flawless flair. Beverly Naya is fantastic!
6. Onyii Alex
In 2010, Onyii Alex made her acting debut in the Nollywood film “3Some.” She was thrust into the spotlight by the film, which led to her nomination for the Most Promising Actress Award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award.
Onyii Alex has since appeared in more than 80 Nollywood films, including Sweetest Fruit, Beautiful Evil, Face of Evil, Dirty Dancers, My Dying Day, Over The Moon, and many others.
She has modeled and done acting in addition to appearing on screen and on magazine covers. She was honored as the best new actress.
5. Adesua Etomi-Wellington
Adesua Etomi, Nigeria’s most popular darling, is a model of genetic perfection. She has a girl-next-door charm that is both seductive and envious. She is funny, witty, and hot.
In addition to being very hot and talented, she is also engaged to incredibly hot and talented Banky W. She earned the Best Actress in Drama award at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards for her part in the 2015 romantic drama film Falling.
4. Sharon Ooja
Actress and public figure. For her part as Tiwa’s sister Shalewa in the Ndani TV series Skinny Girl in Transit, Sharon Ooja is most known.
She only illuminates the screen, whether it be for movies or web shows. She is quite stunning as well. Just lovely with that sexy face and electric body!
She’s just one of those hot women who you really want to despise but are unable to do so because of how stunning and sincere she is a ten!
3. Ini Dima-Okojie
There is no doubting Ini Dima-Okojie’s undeniable attractiveness. What a stunner she is, from her face to her figure to the way she walks!
Since leaving the corporate sector to follow her passion for the arts, the actress has starred in and excelled in a number of intriguing Nollywood productions, such as “On the Real” on Ebony Life TV and “Battleground” on African Magic.
We have faith that this captivating woman will continue to choose excellent roles, which she does so naturally.
2. Nancy Isime
Nancy Isime, a Nigerian actress, model, and media personality, has a seductive appearance, and we are wholly in support of it.
She is most known for hosting the popular show Trending on HipTV, but she has also acted in a number of films and TV shows, including the reality series “On the Real” on Ebony Life TV. She appears to be headed in just one direction: success.
Nancy is a budding hot star who we won’t be taking our eyes off of any time soon thanks to her diversity in acting and smokin’ sexy figure.
1. Osas Ighodaro
Osas Ighodaro is a Nigerian American actress, producer, host, and humanitarian. She was born {Osariemen Martha Elizabeth Ighodaro} on October 26. She established The Joyful Joy Foundation to raise money and awareness for the battle against malaria after winning the Miss Black USA Pageant in 2010. She also shared hosting duties for the 2014 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards.
She won Best TV Actress of the Year at the 2014 ELOY Awards for her work on the soap series Tinsel as Adanna (Danni). The highest-earning Nollywood actress of 2018 was Osas. For her work in the drama Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story, she received the “Best Actress in a Drama” award from the 2022 AMVCA.