8 Nollywood Actresses to Watch Out for in 2024. Gone are the days when every Nigerian would kill a fly just to watch their favourite nollywood actresses like Funke Akindele, Chioma Akpotha, Patience Ozokwo, Ngozi Nwosu, Genevieve Nnaji, Mercy Johnson Okojie, and so on.
Now there are stars to watch out for. While we won’t overlook the previously mentioned actresses, I believe their time is drawing to a close, and these emerging Nollywood actresses are poised to take their place. So I encourage you to create a “Watch out for this star” list sooner than you expected.
Uzoamaka Aninoh
Uzoamaka Aniunoh is an actor and writer hanging out in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria, probably trying to find the best jollof rice in town! She had us all gasping in awe with her performances in several standout films and television shows like MTV Shuga, Diiche on Showmax, and Africa Magic Riona.
Seriously, if there were awards for making jaws drop, she’d have a trophy case bigger than her living room! Here are some films and television shows she featured in
- Ìfé
- Mami Wata
- MTV Shuga Naija
- A Naija Christmas
Blessing Oreva Uzero
After her standout performance as a gangster in Kill Boro, Blessing Oreva really became the centre of attention. Her intense performances of intricate characters are really putting her on the fast track to being one of Nollywood’s most versatile actresses to keep an eye on.
Some movies she acted
- Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story
- Kill Boro
- Finding Idara
- Beyond the Veil
Genoveva Umeh
Genoveva Umeh, who recently won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 2024 AMVCA for her performance in Breathe of Life, is a formidable presence. Her versatility has shone through in productions like One Night Lagos, Blood Sisters, and Crime and Justice Lagos. Watch out—she’s just getting started.
Some of the movies she featured in
- Breath of Life
- Blood Sisters
- Far From Home
- A Tribe Called Judah
Sunshine Rosman
Since she first made waves in Lunchtime Heroes, Sunshine Rosman has become a well-known figure in shows like Perfect Assistant and Flawsome. Sunshine is set to take her career to the next level with her upcoming roles in Kemi Adetiba’s To Kill a Monkey and Chee Keong Cheung’s Son of the Soil.
Here are some of the movies she featured in
- When Love Strikes
- Teni’s Big Day
- Flawsome
- Superstar
Elma Mbadiwe
Elma Mbadiwe barged into my brain like that one friend who shows up uninvited to a surprise party after I caught a glimpse of her in the film Without You. Following that on, I spotted her in Ndani TV’s Rumour Has It, and Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story, and I couldn’t help but think, “Alright, someone’s really cranking out the work rate!”
Her performance as Carmen in Netflix’s first Nigerian young adult series, Far From Home, was so impressive that I almost took a tumble off my chair—a must-add to my list of rising stars!
If you found yourself utterly dazzled and can’t resist wanting more of her, check out these films she’s graced with her presence!
- The Widow Of Nkanu
- Finding Hubby
- Over the Bridge
- Dysfuntion
Ruby Okezie
Ruby Okezie has really made a splash, starting with her captivating debut in Netflix’s Far from Home and continuing with her impressive role in Taiwo Egunjobi’s A Green Fever. Ruby Okezie does a bit of everything—she’s an actress, model, content creator, and brand influencer. She became well-known worldwide after getting a role in the Netflix Original Drama Series, Far From Home, where she portrayed the character Nnenna.
It’s clear she’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Ruby, who’s currently in Showmax’s series Chetam, really shines at bringing complex characters to life and grabbing the audience’s attention.
Some movies she featured in
- Dust. TV Series. Zara Ubangari
- Far From Home
- Over the Bridge
- Palava
Tomi Ojo
Tomi Ojo is a Nigerian actress who has graced the screen in hit films like ‘Far from Home’, ‘Leaked’, ‘Love Like This’ and a few others that might just make you question your taste in films! Tomi Ojo shot to fame playing the unforgettable “Rahila” in the Netflix sensation “Far from Home,” proving that sometimes all you need is a good role and a streaming service to become a household name
Here are some of the movies she featured in
- Adire
- Far From Home
- Leaked
- Survivors
Gbubemi Ejeye
Gbubemi Ejeye is a Nigerian actress and model, proving that talent and beauty can indeed come from the same gene pool! She’s become quite the superstar with her jaw-dropping performances in Citation (2020) and the TV Series Far from Home (2022).
Who knew acting could be such a ticket to fame? She kicked things off by strutting her stuff on stage, and in November 2018 at Terra Kulture, she dazzled the crowd with “Color me Pink,” featuring a cast that was all about breast cancer. Talk about a colourful performance!
More of her? you can find her in these movies
- Citation
- Far From Home
- House of Secrets
- One Lagos Night
