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See How 30 Nollywood Actresses Looked Like Before Fame (Photos)

Once money enters, especially celebrity-level money, your life changes in different ways. One of the most obvious being your looks.

When these actresses just started off on their individual roads to fame, no one could have guessed what would become of them, or that they would one day be the idols of millions of people.

I have placed side by side 30 recent and old photos of famous Nollywood actresss taken long before they became known around the world.

Sit back and get motivated by these pictures and the same time learn some interesting facts about some of your favorite Nollywood actresses.

1. Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele is one Nollywood actress whose nickname (Jenifa) is more popular than her real name. Funke Akindele has a degree in law.

2. Ruth Kadiri

Apart from acting, Ruth Kadiri is also a philanthropist. She is the founder of a charity foundation called “Ruth Kadiri Kids”.

3. Toyin Abraham

While some women tolerate a cheating husband, Toyin Abraham doesn’t. Toyin Abraham got married to Yoruba actor and producer Adeniyi Johnson in 2013. Two years and one month later, she filed for divorce citing infidelity and separated from him.

4. Mercy Johnson

Mercy Johnson Joined Nollywood in 2004. In 2005, she rose to fame after starring in the Nollywood tragic movie “The Maid” in which she performed the role of a house help. The movie was a sorrowful movie and due to her ability to cry she killed the role by displaying amazing skill.

5. Moyo Lawal

Moyo Lawal had her Bachelors Degree in Creative Arts from the University of Lagos

6. Destiny Etiko

Destiny Etiko once said that she does not always have to cook for her husband because she is a whole meal.

7. Eniola Badmus

In March 2016, Eniola Badmus signed an endorsement deal with telecommunication giant Etisalat worth millions of naira and automatically became its brand ambassador.

8. Ini Edo

As a kid Ini Edo dream was to become an actress. She is definitely living her dream.

9. Angela Okorie

Out of the 30 actresss on this list, Angela Okorie is one of the luckiest actressIn 2019, she survived assassin attack. According to her, she was attacked by assassins in her residence in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State in the south western part of Nigeria. She was shot so many times but she didn’t die.

10. Racheal Okonkowo

Rachael Okonkwo had the passion for acting at a very tender age and started acting from her secondary school days.

11. Chioma Chukwuka

Unlike other Nollywood actresses whose marriages are always rocked by scandals, Chioma Chukwuka is faultless. She has been married for several years and no one has heard any negative comment about her marriage.

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Meet the All The Six Children of Veteran Actor Alhaji Taiwo Hassan Ogogo (Photos)

Ogogo is a multi-talented individual, working as an actor, producer, and director for over 30 years. He was born on October 31, 1959, in Ilaro, a town in the Yewa region of Ogun State.

Regarding his family, Ogogo has two wives named Iya Shaki and Iya Khalid. Iya Shaki has a fair complexion, while Iya Khalid has a darker complexion.

The children of Taiwo Hassan Ogogo include Ololade, Jubril, Shakirat, Halima, Khalid, and Fuad Taiwo.

1. Rasheedat Ololade Taiwo

The eldest child and first daughter of Taiwo Hassan is Ololade Taiwo. Ololade is happily married to Al-Hassan Oluwatoyin Yusuf. They exchanged their vows on Sunday, June 17, 2012, in Ilaro.

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Ololade and her husband have been blessed with children, and they continue to lead a joyous and fulfilling life together in their marriage.

2. Jubril Olorunwa Taiwo

Rasheed Taiwo holds the position of the second child and first son among the offspring of Taiwo Hassan Ogogo. He was born on March 11, 1994.

3. Shakirat Taiwo

Shakirat Taiwo is recognized as the third child and second daughter of renowned Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan. She has established herself as an actress and producer in the industry.

Shakirat pursued her education at Gateway Polytechnic, where she successfully completed a National Diploma in Business Administration.

4. Halimat Taiwo

Halimat Taiwo holds the position of the third daughter and fourth child among the offspring of Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, commonly known as Ogogo. Currently, she is a student at the University of Lagos, pursuing her higher education.

5. Khalid Taiwo

Khalid Taiwo is recognized as the fifth child and second son of Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, also known as Ogogo. He holds the distinction of being the firstborn from his father’s second wife. Khalid’s birthday falls on May 8th, and he celebrates it on that date.

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Real Ages of Popular Yoruba Actresses in Nigeria 2024 (See Here)

Yoruba Nollywood is expanding in the entertainment sector, and several Nollywood actresses have had a significant impact on its expansion.

In terms of their ages, this article will let you know what some of the more well-known ones are.

1. Mercy Aigbe

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Nigerian actress, director, businesswoman, and fashionista Mercy Aigbe. She was born in Benin City, Edo State, on January 1st, 1978. She will be 45 in 2023.

2. Toyin Abraham

Actress, director, and filmmaker Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi hails from Nigeria. She was born in Auchi, Edo State, on September 5, 1982. As of 2023, she is 41 years old.

3. Fathia Balogun

Nigerian actress, director, producer, and filmmaker Faithia Williams. She was born in Ikeja, Lagos State, on February 5th, 1969. She will be 54 in 2023.

4. Iyabo Ojo

Alice Iyabo Ojo is an actress, director, and producer from Nigeria. She was born in Lagos State on December 21st, 1977. She will be 46 in 2023.

5. Funke Akindele

Akindele-Bello Olufunke Ayotunde, better known by her stage name Jenifa or as Funke Akindele, is a Nigerian actress and producer. She was born in Ikorodu, Lagos, on August 24, 1977. She will be 46 in 2023.

6. Ayo Adesanya

Ayo Adesanya is an actor, director, and producer from Nigeria. Ayo Adesanya is a character in movies in both Yoruba and English. She was born in Ogun State on August 11th, 1969. She will be 54 in 2023.

7. Bukky Wright

Bukky Wright is a politician, businessperson, and actress from Nigeria. She was born in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on March 31, 1967. She will be 56 in 2023.

8. Dayo Amusa

Dayo Amusa is a Nigerian actress and singer. She was born on the 20th of July, 1983 in Surulere, Lags State. She is 39 years as of 2023.

9. Ronke Odusanya

Ronke Odusanya is a Nigerian Yoruba language film actress, film producer and stage performer. She was born on the 3rd of May, 1973 in Ogun State. She is 50 years of 2023.

10. Eniola Badmus

Eniola Badmus is a Nigerian professional film actress, scriptwriter, entertainer and social media influencer She was born on the 7th of September in 1977 in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. She is 46 years as of 2023.

11. Bimbo Oshin

Bimbo Oshin is a Nigerian film actress and producer born on the 24th of July, 1971 in Ondo State. She is 52 years as of 2023.

12. Joke Silva

Joke Silva is a Nigerian actress, director, and businesswoman. She was born on the 29th of September, 1961 in Lagos State. She is 62 as of 2023.

13. Ronke Oshodi Ojo

Ibironke Ojo-Anthony professionally known as Ronke Oshodi Oke is a Nigerian film actress, musician, director and producer. She was born on the 17th of July, 1974 in Lagos State. She is 48 years of 2022.