What City People Readers Say…….
Do you know who the richest Yoruba actress is? You can only guess. Since a few days ago, when popular actress, Liz Anjorin revealed how rich she is, with evidence, a big debate on the issue has erupted, rocking the entire Yoruba movie industry. The debate has literally set the social media on fire. It ignited a debate on who the richest actress is. Some believe its Liz Anjorin, others feel its Funke Akindele. There are 2 groups: those who support Liz Anjorin’s claim and those opposed to it. Many took up the controversy online and rooted for their favorite actresses mentioning other names, stating many things they believe have distinguished them from others.
What makes the debate more interesting is that, there are many actresses in the industry, who are also rich. They are beautiful and are living well. They include Funke Akindele, Mercy Aigbe, Eniola Badmus, Tayo Sobola, Toyin Aimakhu, Iyabo Ojo, Faithia Balogun, Bimbo Afolayan, Biodun Okeowo and Liz Dasilva.
Many of them have taken the advantage of the huge opportunity in the industry to create enormous wealth for themselves. Some also have many things working for them in and outside the industry.
Aside the fact that some of them have produced several blockbuster movies that were shown at Cinema, they have featured in several movies, both home and abroad. Some are also doing well in Skincare & Real Estate businesses. There are also a good number doing well in the fabric business. We have many of them who own acting schools, many have studios and entertainment outfits. Several others have been signed on as models and are still signing different endorsements with notable companies, home and abroad.
It will interest you to know that we have some of them who combine up to 5 businesses and they are doing well in all.
We threw the question to our online followers to name their richest Yoruba actress and the names of 9 actresses came tops. Who, in your opinion, do you think is the richest? Read on.
FUNKE AKINDELE
According to Goggle, Funke Akindele is rated the richest Yoruba actress. She is also on the list of Most Popular Female Celebrities in Nigeria of Yoruba origin. After the release and reign of Jenifa’s Diary, she became an unstoppable force, as Jenifa’s Diary generated for her lots of cash. She suddenly became a house owner at Amen Estate (one of the highbrow estates) in Lekki, Lagos State. Whether she paid for the house cash down or she got it as a result of her endorsement deal with Amen Estate is not clear.
Funke’s career began in 1998. And she has been on a roller coaster since. Funke Akindele has over 100 movies to her credit as an actress, writer, and producer. She has joined the English genre movie sector too. Funke Akindele’s wealth does not come from only acting, writing and producing movies, she has also won herself several endorsement deals that are giving her cool money. The most recent of the endorsement deal is her being signed as an Ambassador to Iroko. Her Scene One Production outfit is also putting smiles on the face of this super actress, as it’s considered one of the movie production outfits making waves on YouTube.
But many have wondered how rich she can be through acting. They have also wondered whether Funke, who does more of English movies could still be considered a Yoruba actress. They have also wondered whether there is so much money in movies, at a time when the movie industry is going through low sales. There are those who have asked if Funke really has the huge assets that make her answer to that title.
TAYO SOBOLA
What of sexy actress, Tayo Sobola? She is also one of the top actresses who are rich. She lives big. She spends big. She has many things working for her in the industry. She started as a Model, then became a Video Vixen in musical videos and presenting. The entrepreneurship spirit in her made her set up different businesses, one of which is her multi-million naira production studio, known as Sotee Entertainment. She’s the founder of Clean Stitches, a clothing line she launched in 2018. She is also into the sale of cosmetic products and she has an online store where her products are sold.
Many have asked if Sotee, has huge assets to make her the richest Yoruba actress. Yes, she drives expensive cars. She owns the latest Range Rover Jeep. She lives in an eye-popping house in Magodo, Lagos. And she also has her fashion shop at Magodo. But what of solid assets, does she have that?
IYABO OJO
Iyabo Ojo is another popular actress, director, producer and entrepreneur. She has made a name for herself in the industry. She is into so many businesses. She is the CEO of Fespris Limited, a collection of many enterprises. Fespris, consists of Abula Spot, Lounge & Bar, and other subsidiaries. Iyabo Ojo’s acting career began in 1998. Now, she has featured in over 150 films and has produced over 14 of her own. In 2004, Ojo started producing her films, her first known production was: “Boluife”, after which she produced many others. Some of the films she has featured in includes; Okanla, Silence, Beyond Disability, Satanic, Gone to America, Divorced not allowed, Twisted Twins and many others. You will also recall that Iyabo Ojo is also the founder of Pinkies Foundation, a non-governmental organization (NGO) which caters to the children of high expectations. At present, her acting career and her chains of businesses are fetching her good money, but does she have assets to make her the richest?.
MERCY AIGBE
Beautiful and sexy actress, Mercy Aigbe is one of the biggest Yoruba stars. She is a big fish who is not only into acting, but also a very popular businesswoman. She has a lot going for her. The screen diva is recognised for her exquisite fashion taste. Her entrepreneurial journey started on November 2014, when she opened MagDivas boutique at Omole, Lagos. She deals on beauty and fashion essentials e.g cosmetics, hair extensions called DIVA hair, which comes in various human hairs ranging from Brazilian to Peruvian hair trendy wears and a beauty salon. She has also opened other MAG divas in Ibadan. She floated Aso Ebi Mercy. She is a Brand influencer. Mercy is making money from her other businesses. She is believed to own a house that was reported months back. Is she the richest Yoruba actress?
DAYO AMUSA
How about Dayo Amusa? She is another popular singer, actress, producer, director. She is always abroad, travelling from one country to another. She is among the few actresses who have had opportunity to star in English movies. Some of the films she has starred in include; Awo, Ekan Soso, Unforgivable and many others. Dayo Amusa, is not only a popular entertainer, she is also a big businesswoman. She lives large. She travels a lot. She is the Proprietress of PayDab Schools which has 2 locations in Ibadan and Lagos. She is making money from both acting and non-acting jobs.
FATHIA BALOGUN
Fathia Balogun is a star actress, filmmaker, producer, caterer and restauranteur. Fathia Balogun’s journey into business world started on Friday, August 29, 2014, when she opened a Beauty and wine shop, named ‘House of Faiteer’ It’s located in Abeokuta, Ogun State and she stocks variety of human hair, wigs, hair extensions, wine, spirit and others. Adding to her feather, she opened another business, a restaurant called Unusual F’s Kitchen, a restaurant that provides Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, situated in the same building, House of Faiteer, 26 Labulu Street, Off Oke Ilewo beside Glo office, opposite Eben business centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Does she own assets? Is Fathia rich enough to be the richest actress?
BIMBO AFOLAYAN
Bimbo Afolayan is one of the actresses that many believe is the richest. She has so many things going for her, as well. She’s a movie producer and a big businesswoman. Aside acting, Bimbola is a Skin Therapist and also has a clothing line, “Extreme Clothing, along with a skincare store, “Extreme Beauty Palace” launched in February 27, 2018. She sells cream to celebrity women. She’s also into Real Estate. She is a big property developer. She is the CEO of Extreme Property Company. She has a lot of assets to flaunt to prove her claim to being very rich.
LIZ ANJORIN
Is Liz Anjorin as rich as she says? Let’s check. First of all, Liz is one of the popular actresses who have done well for herself. She has produced so many movies. She now runs a big clothing store called Liz Anjorin Clothings. She sells exquisite fabrics and finished female & male clothings. She has a rare collection of richly stoned Abayas, Kaftans, Boubous and many other lovely pieces. She has about 60 tailors in her employ who design for her and stone the fabrics she sells. She also sells Gold. She sells 18kt Gold. She is also into sale of Land in the Lekki & Ajah axis of Lagos. That Liz is doing well in business can be gleaned from her affluent lifestyle. She lives big in Lekki.. She dresses well and rocks 18kt gold, all the time. She drives the latest Range Rover Jeep and recently moved into her new house inside Lekki County Estate, in Okota, Lekki. She dazed many when she paid N170million for the house, cash down. She owns 3 houses in the Lekki area. She also owns many undeveloped land in Lekki, all of which she sells.
TOYIN AIMAKHU
Is popular Yoruba actress, Toyin Aimakhu very rich? Let’s tell you what we know. She is a director, a producer and entrepreneur. She started acting in 2003. Toyin has featured, produced and directed many Yoruba movies. Apart from making money from acting and producing, the other side of her is that many people don’t know about her love for business. In 2013 Toyin opened a boutique called TAJ Dresses in Lekki, Lagos State. It is no more news that the pretty Mama Ire just launched a Herbal Business. And she’s doing well with it; making money from her career and her businesses. Don’t also forget that, she’s one of the Nollywood divas living big in Lekki. What we can’t confirm is if she owns where she lives. Does she have assets to make her the richest?
– Sunday Adigun
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