Revealed: 10 Nollywood actors that will rule 2014

Ukeje, set for 2014

Below is the exclusive and authoritative list of the 10 big names that will rule and reign over Nollywood this 2014.

 

 OC Ukeje

Okechukwu Ukeje famously known as OC Ukeje, according to many movie observers had a good year in 2013. Apart from starring in so many major movies, he also carted away many movie related awards including Best Actor Award, Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards; Best Actor, Nollywood Movies Awards, among others. With these feats, hope is high that Ukeje will sparkle and rule in 2014.

Joseph Benjamin

Joseph Benjamin is without doubt a household name in the Nigerian movie industry. After getting the nod to host the music talent show MTN Project Fame alongside Adorah Oleh, Benjamin has gone on to star alongside top actresses like Funke Akindele, Nse Ikpe Etim, iretiola Doyle, Monalisa Chinda, Genevieve Nnaji and a host of others in high end movies. He is truly among Nollywood stars expected to shine again in 2014.

Gideon Okeke

Gideon Okeke plays the character of Philip Ade-Williams in MNet’s popular TV series, Tinsel, and is also a former housemate in the Big Brother Nigeria Reality TV show in 2009. 2014 also seems bright for him in Nollywood.

Gbenro Ajibade

Tinsel star, Gbenro Ajibade is another ‘extraordinary talent’ who excelled with distinction in 2013 and is also expected to take the front rows in 2014.   

Alex Ekubo

Alex Ekubo is another model and a Nollywood actor that has continued to sparkle ever since he contested for Mr. Nigeria 2010. “I would always remain a loyal brand ambassador to the organisation that started me off in the entertainment world with some good credit,” he earlier said.

Hafiz Oyetoro

Hafiz Oyetoro, popularly known as Saka found a new fame in 2013 with his MTN sponsored “I Don Port” advert. His controversial switch of loyalty trended heavily on social media. But that is not all about him; he also dazzled in major hit movies, some of which attracted awards to him, hence he has great tendencies to trend this year.

Victor Osuagwu

Apart from emerging the Chairman of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Lagos State chapter, the comic actor also made appearances in many notable movies released within 2013. “By God’s grace, I hope and pray to achieve more in 2014,” Osuagwu earlier said in a chat with EE.    

Nkem Owoh

He has always remained sizzling hot in the Nigerian movie industry and there is no doubt that he will continue to shine in 2014.  

Chinedu Ikedieze

Aki, as he is popularly known, was simply awesome in his movies within 2013. His talent has continued to evolve over the years and it is believed he will also stand out in 2014.

Osita Iheme

He is considered to be one of Nigeria's most famous actors. The Imo State-born act popularly known as Pawpaw is among those who stood out in 2013. He is therefore also expected to sparkle this year.  

 

By JAMES EMMANUEL
jemedia7@gmail.com