As Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood continues to flourish globally, a new generation of talented actors and actresses is emerging to captivate audiences with their charisma, talent, and versatility. In this feature, we shine a light on five rising stars making waves and leaving a lasting impression on audiences.
Chimezie Imo
From Nimbe to Kasala, Choke, Dear Bayo, and most recently, Breath of Life, Chimezie has quite the filmography and is only just starting. The talented actor has stunned audiences with his captivating performances and incredible portrayals of diverse characters in numerous films.
Martha Ehinome
Known for her charming dimples and acting prowess, Martha Ehinome has captured the hearts of fans with her memorable performances. Her talent, likeability, and versatility shine through in every role, from Ebipade in ‘Dear Bayo’ to Fadekemi in ‘My Name Is A-Zed’, Jade in ‘Our Best Friend’s Wedding, Tumi in ‘Wura’, Amanda in ‘The Origin: Madam Koi-Koi’, and many more.
Martha Ehinome undoubtedly has a long career ahead of her and is one to watch in the Nigerian film industry.
Timilehin Ojeola
Small Talk, Refuge, Thy Will Be Done, and most recently, All’s Fair in Love, are some of the titles with this talent in them. He has also been a recurring character on some episodes of Bovi’s Visa on Arrival, which is a testament to his versatility as an actor. We can’t wait to see what more this talented actor brings our way.
Genoveva Umeh
Genoveva’s ability to embody a diverse range of characters is one that is rare and much needed in today’s Nollywood.
She has such a magnetic on-screen presence that it’s hard for you to ignore the actress’ talent. From Blood Sisters to Far from Home, Breath of Life, and A Tribe Called Judah, the actress has risen through the ranks and proven herself to be one of the most talented rising stars in Nollywood today.
Chuks Joseph
You would remember the character ‘Lashe’ in The Origin: Madam Koi Koi, whom everyone loved to hate. Chuks did such a fantastic job in his portrayal that some fans started to hate the actor himself. That is what happens when an actor plays a villainous role all too well. We’ve also seen him in movies like ‘Leaked’, ‘Schooled’, ‘Dark October’, ‘Afamefuna’, etc., and the one thing we can all agree on is that Chuks Joseph is a bundle of talent.
