5 Fast-Rising Nollywood Actresses To Look Out For In 2016

Last year was indeed an awesome year for most Nigerian entertainers, talking about Nollywood stars like Omotala Jalade, Genevieve Nnaji, Tonto Dike and many others as they all testified to it in different ways.

Below are list of 5 fast-rising Nollywood actresses to look out for this year 2016 as they showcase more of their talent in acting.

1. Adesua Etomi

 

The fast rising actress who is also a performing artist hails from Edo state, Nigeria. Adesua studied Physical Theatre and Musical Theatre, and Performing Arts at City College, Coventry, United Kingdom. She went further to study Drama and Performance Art at the University of Wolver Hampton. Adesua Etomi moved back to Nigeria in 2012 and resumed her acting career in 2013.

Adesua Etomi is best known for her roles in the movie 'Knocking on heavens door', the short film 'Brave' and the groundbreaking TV series 'Gidi up'.

2. Linda Ejiofor

 

The Nigerian actress and model is best known for her role as Bimpe Adekoya in M-Net’s TV series Tinsel. Linda Ejiofor was in 2012, nominated in the category of Best Actress in a Supporting role for her first feature film, The Meeting by Rita Dominic at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

The Lagos state born and much nominated actress has featured in Nollywood blockbuster movies such as A Soldier’s Story, Heaven’s Hell, Surulere, Secret Room to mention a few.

3. Adunni Ade

 

Adunni who is born to a Nigerian father and a Nigerian mother is a single mother, begun her acting career professionally three years ago and has since remained promising in the movie industry.

4. Beverly Naya

 

In 2010, Beverly Naya bagged the award for ‘Most Promising Talent’ at the Best of Nollywood Awards and also ‘Fast Rising Actress’ at City People’s awards in 2011.

The London-born actress has since her childhood wowed the British audience with her outstanding performance. She came into limelight for her lead in the Nollywood movie Living In Exile and has also featured in movies such as Weekend Getaway, Stripped among others.

5. Damilola Adegbite

 

Married to a Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh, she plays the role of Thelma Duke n the popular soap opera Tinsel.
Damilola won the award of ‘Best Actress in TV Series’ in 2011, at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards.