Meet Top 20 most beautiful actresses in Nigeria (Photos)

Beauty they say, is in the eyes of the beholder. The word "beauty" could mean different things to different people, and everyone has their own opinions. The Nigerian movies industry is filled with so many beautiful, talented women, in fact it was so hard for me to even make this list cause I wanted to put all of them. So on that note, there's no actual ranking, but I managed and settled for 30. From the veteran actresses, to the upcoming ones, here are 30 most beautiful Nigerian actresses.

1. Genevieve Nnaji

Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian Actress born 3 May 1979. Genevieve is one of the pioneer actresses of Nollywood, winning awards and recognized worldwide. Genevieve is a household name and is often said to be the best actress in Africa. With dazzling beauty, Genevieve is a mother to a beautiful girl and hasn’t aged a bit over the years.

2. Stephanie Okereke

Born on the 2nd of October 1982 in Ngor Okpala, Imo state, Stephanie’s dream was to become an actress. While she was still in secondary school, was actively involved in the drama community and after graduating, she went on to study English and Literary Studies in the University of Calabar. It was in the university that she began to attend auditions and eventually snagged her roles in 'Compromise 2' and 'Waterloo' which earned her awards. She was the runner up of the 'Most Beautiful Girl Nigeria' beauty pageant in 2002. A dazzling beauty.

3. Omotola Jalade

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, popularly called Omo Sexy, is a beautiful actress and singer. The talented mother of four was born 7 February 1978. Omotola is the first Nigerian actress to star in her own reality show. having been awarded and recognized worldwide for her great contributions to Nollywood, Omotola was once listed as one of the top 100 most influential people in the world. Asides being commended for her efforts in film, she is a humanitarian.

4. Adesua Etomi

Tolulope Adesua Itomi is a flower with many petals. Born 22 February in Owerri, Imo State, she is one of the budding faces in Nollywood. Adesua made her debut in 2012, playing a lead role in 'Knocking on Heaven's Door'. Adesua cannot only act, she also has the voice of a nightingale. She obtained a diploma in Physical Theatre, Musical Theatre and Performing Arts from the City College Coventry and a degree in Drama and Performance from the University of Wolverhampton where she graduated with first-class honours.

5. Regina Daniels

Regina was born on 10 October, 2000. The young beauty started movie making at the age of seven; her mother (Rita Daniels) is an actress. She got support from her mother and her siblings. Her first movie was 'Marriage of Sorrow' which earned her 10,000 Nigerian Naira. She featured in a Nollywood movie titled 'Miracle Child' in 2010 and it brought her to the limelight.

6. Adunni Ade

Adunni Ade was born in Queens, New York and is the fairest of them all. This beautiful actress is known for how well she embraces her Yoruba heritage in her performances, defying the odds and breaking from the stereotype often placed on actresses of mixed race and diverse backgrounds. Adunni is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in Accounting. She worked in housing and insurance industry in the US before switching to entertainment.

7. Somkele Iyamah Idhalama

Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama is a beautiful actress and model born in Delta state. Known for her role in Gidi-Up, The Wedding Party, and Arbitration, Somkele is making her mark in film, fashion and beauty. A serial woman crush Wednesday, Somkele is a captivating performer. She is also a graduate of the McMaster University, Canada.

8. Omoni Oboli

Omoni Oboli is an actress, scriptwriter, director, producer and a trained digital filmmaker at the New York Film Academy. A veteran in her own right, Omoni was born April 22, 1978. A proud mother of three boys, Omoni Oboli is an advocate for women’s rights. Heavily awarded for her work, this star is also a philanthropist.

9. Ini Dima-Okojie

Ini Dima-Okojie is the aso-ebi queen. Beauty and brains Ini obtained a degree in International Relations from the prestigious Covenant University and was formerly an Investment banker before switching to the film industry. The enchanting Edo actress is known for her amazing acting skills, beauty and style.

10. Beverly Naya

Berverly Ifunaya Bassey was born 17 April 1989 in London. An only child to her parents Beverly is a damsel and is known for her amazing performances in various films, one would say she plays the antagonist best. Beverly studied Physiology, Sociology and Psychology at Brunel University. She then went on to study Script-Writing and Film-Making at Roehampton University.