Top Nollywood celebrities with PhDs

 


Top Nollywood actors and actresses have made a name for themselves worldwide. They are well known for their beauty and excellent acting. A few Nollywood actors and actresses have had roles in movies worldwide. Do you realize that a number of Nollywood actors and actresses also hold PhDs? You did read that correctly. Let's discuss the best PhD-holding Nollywood actors and actresses. 


1. Eniola Olaniyan

The Nollywood actor Eniola Olaniyan, known for her roles in The Score (2012), You or I (2013), and The Narrow Path (2006), has a PhD in meteorology and climate science from the Federal University of Technology Akure. On Instagram, he has 22.3K followers. Actress Eniola Olaniyan has starred in a number of movies, including Adelebo, Finding Ireti, and Body Bag. 


2. Helen Paul 

A well-known Nigerian actress, singer, and comedian , Helen Paul holds a PhD in theater arts from the University of Lagos, a public research university in Lagos, Nigeria. She is the first stand-up comedian from Nigeria to hold a PhD. She took over as the HOD (Head of Department) of Heart International University's Arts, Music, and Entertainment part last year.

3. Joke Muyiwa

Joke Muyiwa, a well-known Nollywood actress,received a PhD in 2020 from Redeemers University, a private university in Akoda, Nigeria. She also teaches in the performing arts department at Olabisi Onabanjo University, the oldest institution of higher learning in Ogun State, Nigeria. She has starred in a number of movies, including Niniola (2022), The Narrow Path (2006), and King of Thieves (2022).

4. Olayiwola Razaq

Olayiwola Razaq, a famous Nollywood actor focused in Yoruba films, has a PhD in Language and Communication Studies. He has been seen in a number of Nollywood movies, including Secrets of the Gods, Adarugudu, Jagun Jagun, and Anikulapo.

5. Doyin Hassan

Doyin Hassan, a renowned Nollywood actor who has been in a number of gospel films, is also a PhD in business administration. Additionally, he teaches international business management at Canada's Conestoga College in Ontario.

6. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde

One of the most popular Nollywood star, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, also has a PhD from the Igbinedion University in Okada, Edo state. She has performed in more than 300 films during her acting career. She is a popular singer and actress in Nollywood. 

7. Tiwa Savage

Tiwa Savage, a renowned Nollywood performer and actress, has a PhD from the University of Kent in the UK. She's popularly referred to as the Queen of Afrobeats. She has been in many music videos during her career.

8. Eucharia Anunobi

Eucharia Anunobi is a popular Nollywood actress. She graduated from Kingdom Life Bible College and Seminary International with a PhD in Christian Leadership and Missions. She received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.









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