Nollywood has really come of age. The industry has grown significantly as the third largest in the world, a development that is made possible by great and talented actors in Nigeria.
In this article, we shall take a look at these talents that are gifted in acting,funny in comedy movies, entertaining and making people laugh and forget their challenges momentarily.
The top best Nollywood comic actors 2023 are:
- Nkem Owoh (Osuofia)
Nkem Owoh, also fondly called Osuofia, is a popular Nollywood actor, movie producer and television personality.
He was born and raised in Enugu State and a graduate of Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State.
He began his acting career professionally after his graduation from the University and has since become a household name in Nollywood, taking exceptional roles comically in movies. One of such Nollywood comedy movies is “Osuofia in London” which was very successful and earned him the award for Best Comic Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards and Best Actor in Comedy at the Africa Viewers Choice Awards.
Nkem is indeed very creative, humourous and talented who has attained global recognition as a comic actor.
- Osita Iheme (Pawpaw)
Osita Iheme, widely and fondly called Pawpaw is another funny and talented Nollywood comic actor and motivational speaker.
He is a small-size body built Nollywood actor whose name is ringing bell in the movie industry.
Osita hails from Imo State, Nigeria. He was shot to limelight after acting in a popular Nollywood movie, ‘Aki Na Ukwa’ alongside his movie partner, Chinedu Ikedieze, who is also a small size built actor.
He has so far won good number of awards for his hilarious acting, notably as Best Actor in a comedy at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, Best Comic Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and many others.
Osita is gifted, very funny and globally known as one of the Nigerian’s foremost and highest paid comic actor.
- Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki)
Chinedu Ikedieze is another Nigerian comic actor and television personality who has made a big name in the comedy movie industry. He is a small body built, but mighty comic actor.
He was born December 12, 1985 in Bende, in Abia State. He became popularly and professionally known after starring in comedy movie, ‘Aki Na Ukwa’ alongside Osita Iheme.
He has since acted several Nollywood comedy movies. He is very hilarious in making people sit back and enjoy comedy movies with his style of his comic acting.
Chinedu Ikedieze is also a Glo Ambassador.
- Francis Odega
Francis Odega is another comic actor who made the list of top Best Nollywood comic actors.
He was born on June 11, 1970. He hails from Aniocha, Delta State and a graduate of Economics from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State.
He became professionally known for his comedy acting, after one of his videos went viral on the social media.
He is gifted, creative and funny in making people laugh with his comic acting. Francis has so far featured in several Nollywood movies and television series. He has also entered into several endorsement deals with giant companies in Nigeria.
- John Okafor (Mr Ibu)
John Okafor, also widely called Mr. Ibu, is a famous Nollywood comic actor, television star and one of the funniest actors in the industry.
He is an Igbo decent who has gained wide recognition in the entertainment world both locally and internationally.
Ibu has so far won several awards, including Best Actor in comedy at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, Best Actor at the Best of Nollywood and the Most decorated Comic Actor at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
- Victor Osuagwu
Victor Osuagwu is another talented and one of the top best Nollywood comic actors. He is an actor, movie producer and television star.
He hails from Mbaise in Imo State in south eastern Nigeria, but grew up in Surulere area of Lagos State where he had his primary and secondary education respectively.
He later graduated in Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt.
Osuagwu began his acting career in 1994 with a movie, ‘Evil Passion, a movie that shot him to fame and recognition in the industry and made him a household name.
He has since starred in other hit movies which have brought him to limelight, including ‘Our Daily Bread’, One Dollar and many others.
His brilliant acting skills have won him awards including Best Comic Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards and Best New Actor in a comedy at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Wards.
Osuagwu is indeed a comic actor to watch and currently one of the highest paid in Nollywood.
He is the current Chairman of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Lagos branch.
- Charles Inojie
Charles Inojie is a popular comic actor, movie producer, comedian and television star.
He was born on March 4, 1970 in Irrua, Edo State. He grew up with his grand mother where he also had his primary and secondary education respectively.
Inojie obtained a certificate in Dramatic Arts in 1993 and later bagged a degree in the same discipline from the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
He is very creative, talented and hilarious in his comedy movies and one of the top best Comic Actors in Nollywood. He is also one of the highest paid Nollywood comic actors.
- Ime Bishop
Ime Bishop is another Nollywood comic actor, comedian and television personality who has made a big name in the industry.
He was born on July 15, 1981 in Akwa Ibom State where he had his primary and secondary education. He later obtained a degree in Philosophy from the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
He joined Nollywood in 2007 and has since become professionally prominent in the industry after his first movie “Uyai”. He has so far starred in several comedy movies and winning laurels in the industry.
In summary, the above named Nollywood comic actors need no introduction in the industry. They are exceptionally creative and talented, entertaining their numerous fans across board. They are doing amazingly well and will continue to be celebrated and given recognition globally not only in 2023, but in many years ahead.