Top 10 Richest Yoruba Actors In Nigeria 2022
In Nigeria, one of the most popular filmmaking industry is the Yoruba movie industry. The Yoruba industry has so far become one among the best in Nigeria.
Odunlade Adekola, Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Adebayo, Funke Akindele are some of the prominent actors from the industry.
These actors have made name for the industry and themselves. They have also received numerous recognition and Accolades for their wonderful acting skills in Yoruba movies.
With several endorsement deals, Multi Million Naira Businesses, and blockbuster movies, some of these Yoruba Actors have made mouthwatering money from their careers. In this post, you will be reading the Top 10 Richest Yoruba Actors In Nigeria as of 2022.
Top 10 Richest Yoruba Actors In Nigeria 2022
Odunlade Adekola
Odunlade Adekola is a Renowned Nollywood actor in Nigeria. He is known mostly in Yoruba speaking movies. Odunlade is presently Among the richest Yoruba Actors in Nigeria as of 2022.
The Yoruba actor was brought up by his parents in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He completed his primary and high school education at St. Peters college before proceeding to Moshood Abiola Polytechnic where he attained a Diploma certificate.
He is also a bachelor’s degree holder from the University of Lagos. In 1996, Odunlade Adekola started his acting career in the industry, the gifted Actor have acted in over 200 movies.
In April 2014, Adekola won an award for the best actor of the year for his excellent roles and skills in movies.
Currently, Odunlade Adekola is the ambassador of Revolution Plus Property Development Company, Globacom telecommunications and Goldenberg beer.
Kunle Afolayan
Kunle Afolayan is a professional actor, director, movie producer and businessman in Nigeria. He is the second richest Yoruba Actors In the industry today.
Afolayan is a graduate of Economics, he joined the industry in 2005 after finishing his education. The Yoruba actor has gotten numerous awards and recognition for his skills in both acting and producing movies.
Some of his movies are Ade Love, The Figurine: Araromire, Phone Swap, and others. Kunle has so far worked alongside prominent actors like Wale Ojo, Joke Silva, Nse ikpe Etim, Chika Okpala.
Lateef Adedimeji
Award Winning Yoruba Actor, Lateef Adedimeji is one of the most successful Actor in the industry. The fast rising actor joined the industry not long ago but has so far made name for himself in Nigeria. His styles and talents when it come to acting are exceptional.
Lateef has received different accolades for his roles in Yoruba films. With over 10 awards to his credit, Lateef Adedimeji must be on the list of Richest Yoruba Actors In Nigeria.
Jide Kosoko
Jide Kosoko is a popular Yoruba Actor in Nigeria. He was born 12th January 1954 into a respected Royal in Lagos State.
The veteran actor is a proud graduate of Business Administration from Yaba College Of Technology. Jide Kosoko made his way into the industry following his lead role in “Makanjuola” in 1998. He has appeared in both English and Yoruba movies.
Jide Kosoko is currently on the list of Notable richest Yoruba Actors In the industry.
Femi Adebayo
Next in our list is Femi Adebayo. He is a well respected Yoruba Actor in Nigeria. Femi Adebayo is regarded as the King of Yoruba Actors for his extraordinary acting skills in the industry.
Adebayo hails from Kwara State, but he was bred by his parents in Lagos where he attained his primary and secondary School certificate.
The Yoruba actor began his acting career in 1996 after getting his Master’s Degree in Law from The University Of Illorin.
His appearance in “Owo Blow” brought him into Limelight in Nigeria. Adebayo’s achievement makes among the richest Yoruba Actors In Nigeria. Asides Acting in movies, the actor is also into politics, he is the special adviser to the Governor of Kwara State.
Rotimi Salami
Rotimi Salami is a talented, young, and handsome Yoruba Actor in the industry. The young actor is gradually taking over the movie industry with his gift in acting. He is also one of the richest in the industry.
Afeez Abiodun
Afeez Abiodun is a Yoruba Actor born and raised in Oyo State. Afeez finished all his education before venturing into acting movies in 2000.
He was know by many for his wonderful roles in “Abusi Edumare” Afeez Abiodun has featured in about 40 Yoruba movies which has won him several awards and nominations at the City People entertainment awards.
Afeez Abiodun is a business man, his multi million naira business brought him on the list of Richest Yoruba Actors In Nigeria.
Muyiwa Ademola
Muyiwa Ademola is a famous actor in Nigeria. His appearance in “Ogo Osupa” brought him into public recognition.
He had both his high school and primary school in Ibadan State before continuing to study Business Education at the prestigious University Of Ibadan. Mayiwa Ademola is a professional actor whose name must be mentioned on this list of Richest Yoruba Actors.
Adewala Akorede
Ibadan based Yoruba Actor, Adewala Akorede is a veteran movie Producer, Director and Actor. The 34 years old actor got people’s attention for his comedy roles in Yoruba movies.
His journey into the industry started in 1998 were he acted in a blockbuster movie “Ade Love” Adewala has established a good name for himself in the industry.
Olaniyi Mikhail Afonja
Sanyeri born Olaniyi Mikhail Afonja is a famous Yoruba comic actor in Nigeria. His contribution towards the development of the Movie Industry will never be forgotten.
He has won several awards due to his roles in Yoruba speaking movies. Sanyeri is also one of the most successful Actor in Nigeria, he has made huge cash from acting and producing movies.
Yinka Quadri
Yinka Quadri is one of the richest Yoruba Actors In Nigeria. He is among the best Actors, director, filmmaker In Nigeria. The actor who started his career in 1976 has made himself popular in the industry. Yinka Quadri grew up in Lagos. He was brought up alongside his brothers.
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