So, here are the Best 5 Nollywood Actresses in 2013.I watched a number of films this year and as many as were being churned out in all the zones, I had to pin-point my search to specifics. As a filmmaker, with many years of experience to my credit, I know good acting when I see it. Acting is inborn while talent is general but depth in acting is few among actors. And so, my blog has decided to award and possibly reward actors with citations and accolades for their art in a preceding and current year. I and my editorial staff think this will be a good and unbiased reward system. I drew up my conclusions about the names on this list after watching them in stand-out roles in some movies released in late 2012 to the last quarter of 2013. I consulted a few of my colleagues about my list; tested film directors and there was an unanimity on 70% of the criteria I used in arriving at my conclusion. They all agreed with me 100% on the choice for the Number One Actress in 2013.
NUMBER 5: RITA DOMINIC
Rita had a good year. Winning ‘Best Actress’ a couple of times (among many nominations ) for the movie ‘The Meeting’. I also watched her in another recently released movie, ‘Finding Mercy’ but felt that she gave a listless and lukewarm performance in that flick. In ‘The Meeting’, Rita was smoking. I would say that for the first time since I have been seeing her in movies, she found the right script which explored her acting depths. Rita is a Theatre Arts Graduate from Uniport and that is usually an advantage for actors with such credentials from Drama School. What is expected from such actors has to come to the fore someday in Nollywood, when the right script meets the right Director and the fundamentals of a good production are met. ‘The Meeting’ is that kind of production. Rita subsumed her character and aided the cackle points of the comedy. With make-up which aimed to transform and accentuate her character, she found it easy to give us all a good performance. However, I found some grey areas of her acting bordering between slapstick and sublimal comedy especially the part where she called out ‘Code Red’ , which was a typical Nollywood play-to-the-gallery moment. But her acting on those few bits can be forgiven because she had a screen presence of mind. Rita Dominic has more to prove in Nollywood, either as an actress or as a Producer. If it is the former, then she has to be careful about her choice of scripts from now on because there might be false slips ahead. A good actress anyday, she is.
Rita had a good year. Winning ‘Best Actress’ a couple of times (among many nominations ) for the movie ‘The Meeting’. I also watched her in another recently released movie, ‘Finding Mercy’ but felt that she gave a listless and lukewarm performance in that flick. In ‘The Meeting’, Rita was smoking. I would say that for the first time since I have been seeing her in movies, she found the right script which explored her acting depths. Rita is a Theatre Arts Graduate from Uniport and that is usually an advantage for actors with such credentials from Drama School. What is expected from such actors has to come to the fore someday in Nollywood, when the right script meets the right Director and the fundamentals of a good production are met. ‘The Meeting’ is that kind of production. Rita subsumed her character and aided the cackle points of the comedy. With make-up which aimed to transform and accentuate her character, she found it easy to give us all a good performance. However, I found some grey areas of her acting bordering between slapstick and sublimal comedy especially the part where she called out ‘Code Red’ , which was a typical Nollywood play-to-the-gallery moment. But her acting on those few bits can be forgiven because she had a screen presence of mind. Rita Dominic has more to prove in Nollywood, either as an actress or as a Producer. If it is the former, then she has to be careful about her choice of scripts from now on because there might be false slips ahead. A good actress anyday, she is.
NUMBER 4: YVONNE OKORO
Now this would raise eyebrows with people asking if Yvonne is from Nollywood since she is associated more with Ghana. Nomencletures do not matter to me. Nollywood is a global brand and is a huge platform for all African actors to make their mark. Besides, Yvonne’s movie, ‘The Contract’, was released in the cinemas in Nigeria in 2013 which meets a part of the criteria I used in drawing up this list.
I must confess that I had not watched much of Yvonne’s movies before ‘The Contract’. I just knew her name from a few social media buzz which was neither here nor there for me. So when I watched her performance in ‘The Contract’, my curiousity gave way to admiration. She interpreted the role quite well. There was an almost effortless transistion of moods and emotions in her characterisation and she had the audience eating out of the palms of her hands all through the movie. She came off looking like she had something to prove with that movie both as Producer and lead actress and I think she succeeded. There was nothing forced about her nuances in the movie, which projected a rare self-assuredness lacking in many of her counterparts. Since Ghana is her chosen country of citizenship, I would say she is an asset to her country in the acting field.
Now this would raise eyebrows with people asking if Yvonne is from Nollywood since she is associated more with Ghana. Nomencletures do not matter to me. Nollywood is a global brand and is a huge platform for all African actors to make their mark. Besides, Yvonne’s movie, ‘The Contract’, was released in the cinemas in Nigeria in 2013 which meets a part of the criteria I used in drawing up this list.
I must confess that I had not watched much of Yvonne’s movies before ‘The Contract’. I just knew her name from a few social media buzz which was neither here nor there for me. So when I watched her performance in ‘The Contract’, my curiousity gave way to admiration. She interpreted the role quite well. There was an almost effortless transistion of moods and emotions in her characterisation and she had the audience eating out of the palms of her hands all through the movie. She came off looking like she had something to prove with that movie both as Producer and lead actress and I think she succeeded. There was nothing forced about her nuances in the movie, which projected a rare self-assuredness lacking in many of her counterparts. Since Ghana is her chosen country of citizenship, I would say she is an asset to her country in the acting field.
NUMBER 3: DAMILOLA ADEGBITE
A surprise resignation from ‘TINSEL’in 2012 , made most people wonder if Damilola knew what she was doing. She gave reasons for leaving the televsion serial; to concentrate on her acting career. Watching her in Michelle Bello’s ‘Flower Girl’ brought home the wisdom in her career curve.
A surprise resignation from ‘TINSEL’in 2012 , made most people wonder if Damilola knew what she was doing. She gave reasons for leaving the televsion serial; to concentrate on her acting career. Watching her in Michelle Bello’s ‘Flower Girl’ brought home the wisdom in her career curve.
I have always held the notion that Damilola has a powerful
screen presence. There’s something sultry and appealing about her looks
on screen. Very few actors have that aura. In Damilola’s case, I thought
it wasn’t yet explored to the maximum. In ‘Flower Girl’, that screen
aura combined with a visible attempt at internalisation and
visualisation by Damilola in her role, made many see her in a whole new
light. Finally, the stirrings of a Super Actress is beginning to show.
‘Flower Girl’ is a romantic comedy modelled after the genre as it is
done in Hollywood. Attempting to get it right needs the right male and
female actors in the lead roles. Damilola was the right pick for the
female lead. She knew when to turn on the charm and when to disarm in
the movie. She gave it her best and it showed. Hopefully, she would
maintain the tempo and energy in her new movies after ‘Flower Girl’.
NUMBER 2: TAMARA ETIENO
Many people would not remember her name and it is likely many would have forgotten her as the winner of ‘The Next Movie Star’ Reality show a couple of years back. But such credentials are not important when it comes to judging her abilities as an actor. Tamara was simply awesome in the movie ‘Desperate Housegirls’! She gave an organic and jaw-dropping performance which must her won her new fans and etched her name somewhere on the consciousness of movie lovers. There was a closeness to method acting when watching her in ‘Desperate Housegirls’ and she must be commended for making acting interesting again especially as we have been assailed with talentless actors and actresses in the past few years. I predict that Tamara is going to shine in a few months but that illumination depends on the kind of scripts she chooses and the Directors she works with. But then, she is good. Quite good.
Many people would not remember her name and it is likely many would have forgotten her as the winner of ‘The Next Movie Star’ Reality show a couple of years back. But such credentials are not important when it comes to judging her abilities as an actor. Tamara was simply awesome in the movie ‘Desperate Housegirls’! She gave an organic and jaw-dropping performance which must her won her new fans and etched her name somewhere on the consciousness of movie lovers. There was a closeness to method acting when watching her in ‘Desperate Housegirls’ and she must be commended for making acting interesting again especially as we have been assailed with talentless actors and actresses in the past few years. I predict that Tamara is going to shine in a few months but that illumination depends on the kind of scripts she chooses and the Directors she works with. But then, she is good. Quite good.
NUMBER 1: MERCY JOHNSON
Mercy would be my number one choice for ‘Best Actress’ in 2013. She has simply been awesome in the her movies this year. There’s something ultra-natural and organic about Mercy Johnson which confounds even her critics. She can act. She delivers. In four movies I watched in 2013, which she starred in, she was the epitome of delightful characterisation. Watch her in the ‘Dumebi’ spawn of movies and you would appreciate how her talent has evolved since she came back from her Maternity Break.
Mercy is a chameleonic actress, one with the uncanny ability to immerse herself in her roles. She can play the victimised House Maid in one movie and switch to the Lady Boss in the next. In fact, if the role suits her, she comes out smoking.
She is arguably the Best Actress for 2013. You can quote me on that.
Mercy would be my number one choice for ‘Best Actress’ in 2013. She has simply been awesome in the her movies this year. There’s something ultra-natural and organic about Mercy Johnson which confounds even her critics. She can act. She delivers. In four movies I watched in 2013, which she starred in, she was the epitome of delightful characterisation. Watch her in the ‘Dumebi’ spawn of movies and you would appreciate how her talent has evolved since she came back from her Maternity Break.
Mercy is a chameleonic actress, one with the uncanny ability to immerse herself in her roles. She can play the victimised House Maid in one movie and switch to the Lady Boss in the next. In fact, if the role suits her, she comes out smoking.
She is arguably the Best Actress for 2013. You can quote me on that.
Who agrees with this list?
* Next : THE BEST 5 NOLLYWOOD ACTORS IN 2013. Watch this space!
Yup....his rite..MJ no 1....
ReplyDeleteU obviously didn't read his analysis cos u were so much in a hurry 2 comment 1st.
DeleteWhere is Nse Ekpe Etim? Tf?!!!
DeleteLinda this is a sentimental list. Or may be you should have re phrased ur headline. No yoruba, or hausa speaking actress. Tribalist
DeleteDamilola is now ibo right?
DeleteI agree with mr Charles coz of my Rita.
DeleteOde damilola na calabar name abi.blind bat...gt a wok.
DeleteOlodo, where is Damilola from? Igbo. Guess u are blind, there is nothing sentimental about d list, his analysis are correct.
DeleteY'all are so quick to judge, I think what he/she meant was no actress from the Yoruba movies made the list. I also feel Nse should also be on the list.
Deleteoshe
DeleteI disagree to agree. Mercy on that list? Yes.
ReplyDeleteThe Best Nigerian Actresses of All Time:
Delete1) Mercy Johnson
2) Genevieve Nnaji
3) Ini Edo
4) Rita Dominic
5) Nse Ikpe
6) Patience Ozokwor
Worst Nigerian Actresses of All Time:
1) Monalisa Chinda
2) Juliet Ibrahim
3) Tonto Dike
4) Queen Nwokoye
5) Oge Okoye
6) Chika Ike
too many to count....
Best Male Actors of All Time
1) Ramsey Noah
2) Desmond Elliott
3) Majid Michel
4) Richard Mofe
5) John Dumelo
6) Nkem Owoh
7) Sam Loco Efe
Worst Nigerian Actors of All Time:
1) Van Vicker
2) Emeka Ike
3) Francis Duru
4) Jim Iyke
5) Nonso Diobi
Too many to name...
I rily don't thinks so for damilola and tamara bt I certainly agree on mercy johnson..........linda pls post my comment o btw am the first to comment
ReplyDeleteFantastic list,as long as mercy is. Among I don't mind
ReplyDeletewho died and made Charles judge?
ReplyDeleteMercy johnson is cool with no1 but rita shldnt be no5..its better she isn't dere at all dan no5..she deserves no 2 or 3...
ReplyDeleteCorrect mi I agree on d no 1 spot dts mercy bt serz riri doesn't deserve dt spot,yvonne okoro nyc actress also her role in d *Game made senze.nyc choice.
ReplyDeleteRiri so deserve it.Don 't let jealousy kill u.
DeleteI like the criteria used for creating this list and I agree to an extent since I haven't really seen Tamara acting....I totally agree that mercy Johnson deserves dat num1 spot coz she is just talented.
ReplyDeleteThe list isn't far from perfect!..
ReplyDeleteNoted....Yvonne Okoro is a beauty to behold,she hails from Abia State,Niigeria while the mum is from Ghana.she grew up in Ghana with her siblings......Unargueably Mercy Johnson-Okojie has done noteably Well.I watched one of her 2013 movie: BABY DANCE WITH TEARS,she was so so on point.And as for u Mr.Novia,why haven't we being seeing Ʊя breaklights,u don't produce nor market movies?I admire Ʊя strength of Criticism but u need to take a chill pill.......Ʊя own done too much for this 2013.....//lol//
ReplyDeleteI wld say yes to Mercy,she's one of the best nollywood has ever produced..omotola feather yansh and Genny kpangolo yansh should bow....eerm charles aside from Rita every one of them on that list should bow
ReplyDeleteAgree.sign and sealed
ReplyDeleteNxt pls!!
ReplyDeleteGreat listing, Charles you listed them perfetly well. Job well done.
ReplyDeleteHMmm I smell I big rat,but mercy has it
ReplyDeleteI totally agree wif d yvonne okoro's part cus d contract movie was d 1st Nigerian movie I watchd @ d cinema n enjoyed evry bit of it......
DeleteEsterDean
mercy Deserves it...But where my tonto? :(
DeleteYour Tonto? She's selling shisha on Instagram..
DeleteAnon 4:49 you almost killed me with laughter! Lmaoooooooo! Na real she's selling shisha on IG! Lmaoooo
DeleteYupeee, i so much agree wit u Charles. Mercy j deserves 2b num one
DeleteHahhahahhaahhhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahgagagahha..sellin sisha no be small..dis is nt best in gold plated accessory user!!!
DeleteWat of that b*tch called dike I don't believe dis list na wash joooor. She need attention. Sir Alpachino sent via Nokia3320
ReplyDeleteI agree totally! Whoever compiled this list has sense sha. Mercy deserves to be @ d top n all the others where they are. Mercy and Ini-edo are one of d most natural born actresses ever......but then, it takes good eyes to notice that. I doff my *hat* for them.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely correct with Mercy Johnson as number 1. I don't know about others. Love you Mercy
ReplyDeleteI pick mercy rita n okoro bcos they are good actress.buh the remainin 2 cant say.this man shld get his head examined.its obvious he is dating the tamara girl and damilola ur ex gf bcos I see no reason y u would add them to the list.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a Novia fan but he did good. Tamara killed it in Desperate House girls. Na there u go know say Ini Edo na learner!
DeleteI agree with u
ReplyDeleteI concur on rita, mj & yvonne.
ReplyDeleteDunno tamara.
I've seen damilola only in tinsel. She has all that looks & aura ish yes but I wasn't really feeling her acting
I concur on rita, mj & yvonne.
ReplyDeleteDunno tamara.
I've seen damilola only in tinsel. She has all that looks & aura ish yes but I wasn't really feeling her acting
Mercy No 1 I agree.
ReplyDeleteI only agree with his choice of Mercy Johnson as number one actress.
ReplyDeleteThat lady was created to act, she was born for that purpose. You gotta love Mercy Johnson!
Why is Genevieve, katenshaw not on the list???????
ReplyDeleteWould You Recommed This Sexy Lady As Your Husband's PA?
Wetin they act this year? Make we hear word I beg!
DeleteOk ooo u try!
ReplyDeleteyou are right mercy is number one. I don't know for others. Congrats mercy u deserve it.
ReplyDeleteYeah ! Mercy truly deserve the number one spot.
ReplyDeleteI agree oooo..100%...Mercy J and Rita D...Muahhh
ReplyDeleteYeah I agreed with him.... Mercy Johnson is the best actress of the year for real.
ReplyDeleteI agree with u MJ is d bomb
ReplyDeleteMercy Johnson goes deep into any character. Yes! For now, she's my NO.1. I also trip for Yvonne Okoro's acting prowess.
ReplyDeleteHaaaaaaa! This is the first time I'm seeing LIBers agree on one thing, no fighting or name calling. Praise the Lord!!! Mercy, Mercy, u rock my world. Yes, u were born for only 1 reason -ACTING.
DeleteOk ooo u try!
ReplyDeleteI agree.. Mercy is a good actress
ReplyDeleteDamilola no follow
ReplyDeleteI agree!
ReplyDeleteNow from movie critic to award presenter. Peeps jst wanna remain relevant. Beefin maheeda no de pay u again abi...
ReplyDeleteMr dave
I agree with d list ..mama purity is a good actress
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with the number one choice of mercy Johnson. I am hardly a nollywood person but anytime I do watch, she just does it well for me.
ReplyDeleteThumbs up Mr. Charlez!!
ReplyDeleteI sincerely agree wt dt list, though i'd expect to see an Nse-Ikpe -Etim there. My lord, Mercy Johnson is toooooo much!! Hate her or love her, she dey deliver. It musnt b all abt romance nw, we need 2 laugh it off too, dtz where MJ killz the likez of Genevieve, Omosexy, Rita, Chioma... .
Waitin 2 see ur male category, Mr. Charles Novia.
crap
ReplyDeleteOya say ur own na... #olodo
DeleteI wonder if our comment z needed here cos afta all d wahala...u no go paste am tanks 2 ur shortlistin attitude...anywayz I agree wit d best 5 actors..tank u auntylinda...@least u can read dis by urself!!!!*angry*
ReplyDeleteI agree with the list
ReplyDeleteNse Ikpe Etim should be on the list
ReplyDeleteThat space for Dami definitely belongs to Nse!
DeleteMercy Johnson anyday,,dont want to bother my Sane mind much!
ReplyDeleteI agree with just the number 1. Mercy Johnson is superb like he said chamelionic. Love you Mama Purity.
ReplyDeletemy dear uv said it all, l dont know about d four others acting, but as foe Mercy Jonhson, she is a magician n acting no matter d roll she plays, she acts d best out of it it. Infact acting is her destiny. My dear Mercy, keep it up.
ReplyDeleteAbeg abeg abeg!Mr charles pls try anoda means of picking up and reclaiming ur already diminished image,u kip meddling in pple's biznesses frm insulting fashola,to Jonathan,to Beverly etc all in a bid to gain relevance,who cares abt ur blog awards it doesn't mk a drop of sense go repackage urself dis time nt november productions maybe January!Lol
ReplyDeleteYeah! My babe mercy on point always...
ReplyDeleteThat's my girl...... Mercy all the way. Anytime, any day
ReplyDeleteMercy is undoubtedly the best nollywood has ever produced.she encompasses passion,talent,drive,concept,energy and above all versatility.no other actress can keep up 2 her pace..thou nse should av been in the list though..
ReplyDeleteI agree, Mercy is the best any time any day
ReplyDeleteI agree with number one.....mercy is my boo anyday antime.....love her to the moon and back!
ReplyDeleteThat's my girl...... Mercy all the way. Anytime, any day
ReplyDeleteFIRST ya
ReplyDeleteThat's my girl...... Mercy all the way. Anytime, any day
ReplyDeleteI AGREE BECOS MERCY JOHNSON IS NUMBER ONE HAAHAHAAHAHAH
ReplyDeleteUhm..wherrız overhyped genny + omoT?..lol!
ReplyDeleteAnywayz,dah lıst ıs accurate!
Nawa for you miss hater! Didn't you hear him mentioned movie released 2012 till date. Have u seen genny or omotola in any recent movie?
DeleteHear hım?..no o.I read ıt fa,bıkko dıd any1 hear hım?:s..Do ı need 2 xplaın dat dah 'LOL' meant twaz a joke?,n ı clearly specıfıed dat twaz accurate!..ınfact,Go n Dıe!*ın oshıomole's voıce*:p
DeleteHear hım?..no o.I read ıt fa,bıkko dıd any1 lıstened hım?:s..Do ı need 2 xplaın dat dah 'LOL' meant twaz a joke?,n ı clearly specıfıed dat twaz accurate!..ınfact,Go n Dıe!*ın oshıomole's voıce*:p
DeleteHear hım?..no o.I read ıt fa,bıkko dıd any1 lıstened 2hım?:s..Do ı need 2 xplaın dat dah 'LOL' meant twaz a joke?,n ı clearly specıfıed dat twaz accurate!..ınfact,Go n Dıe!*ın oshıomole's voıce*:p
Deletelove u mercy.we dey for ur back
ReplyDeleteI give it to Mercy. She is too much<
ReplyDeleteNice one Charles
go mercy,go gogo
ReplyDeleteSorry, Nollywood or English Actresses??? I'm confused here.
ReplyDeleteWhat's confusing you or you are the one confusing yourseld. Are we in England? Hahahaha
Delete*yourself*
DeleteGuy,no vex. Yoruba movies must hv corrupted the software of ur brain
DeleteMercy mercy my love am proud of u carry go my dear d sky is ur limit my comment ooOoo
ReplyDeleteYes I agree mercy is d bestest
ReplyDeleteNot into naija movies but mercy's still okay.
ReplyDeleteShut up
DeleteGo mercy go mercy go
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with Mercy being No1
ReplyDeleteShe s definitely one of the best Nollywood has provided.
Tank God Rukky Sanda aint there oo cos she is wack.
Don't think I agree with d Tamera lady though.
Mz Beckhy
Mercy is a great actress and I think she deserves being d first,But I think Rita is better than dat position.
ReplyDeleteYeah best is the best.she put her best in the movie she is in no matter the charater and she is a beautiful actree but rita desevers more than u gave her
DeleteThank u my 2 anon.Rita desevers more than u gave her mr Novia
DeleteSo on point with mercy and vvonne. So in love with these two ladies. *cagey*
ReplyDeleteMercy is the number one Supported.
ReplyDeleteYes mercy but where is Genny
ReplyDeleteGenny travelled to buy more designer stuff. Hehehe
DeleteMercy z just an actress. It is in-built in her. She dznt evn have to force it. She can play any role any day any time
ReplyDeleteMercy is a divine actress, she deserves an Oscar joor
Deleteyeah, since she had her daughter, i' ve had new found respect for her... Rita Dominic too, fantastic stylist u have, playing it safe and dressing your age,nice 1
ReplyDeleteI BigbabyBarry Totally agree with this list
ReplyDeleteI agree wiv Mercy but can't say same abt Adegbite n Etieno. U wouldn't knw a gud actor wit jst few gud flicks, giv a gud actor a compromising nd challenging role nd watch she/he wil do wit it. Rita Dominic is my 2nd pick.
ReplyDeleteDamilola adegbit is one very gud actress#myopinion
DeleteNo 1 mama purity....
ReplyDeleteI agree 100%! Mercy z the best.. She reallyis talented. Nobody can beat that.
ReplyDeletemercy is the bestno b lie tonto is good too.....
ReplyDeleteDamilola Adegbite can't act!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree ! She is just a Personality Actor ! Maybe, just maybe, Charles Novia has a crush on her ! Its a way of getting Dami's attention. Sorry Charles, Damilola Adegbite is not a fantastic Actor ! How dare you put her on that dumb list ! Where is my Nse Ikpe-Etim, and Bimbo Akintola in 'Hoodrush'. Mercy Johnson is cool. I love her to bits. Rita Dominic is on point. Where is Nse Ikpe-Etim and Bimbo Akintola !!!
DeleteDo they hv 2013 movies and how many? ??
DeleteNse ought to be on dat list!
ReplyDeleteI love mercy
ReplyDeleteyes oooooooo. MJ is d bombest. she is 3much, d best of al time.
ReplyDeleteMercy is the best nollywood actress I'v eva watched... She interpretes roles wit so much ease!!! She has all goin 4 her.... So proud Mercy's no. 1..... She deservs it.
ReplyDeletelook at My queens love u people
ReplyDeleteI DO.... Mercy Johnson is d BEST NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS.. Fact, #fab
ReplyDeleteOf course,Mercy is and ll be d 1st...
ReplyDeleteYeah i agree mercy is d best anytime anyday...........keep it up mercy and God bless u
ReplyDeleteI agree dat mercy is numba one but wat is damilola doing in this list na! Nse suld have taking her place. Anyway is issokay I be wan see the baga wen go put tontoh name for this list!!! Oya. Everybody clear road for mercy!!
ReplyDeletei so so agree wit dis but uf or comot dat adebite girl nd put ma lovely Nse-ikpe Etim dat babe is wondaful. wen i watched her in reladed first,i fell in love wit her den her role in Mr n Mrs wowwww!!!shes jst had to b numba 2...
ReplyDeletei so so agree wit dis but uf or comot dat adebite girl nd put ma lovely Nse-ikpe Etim dat babe is wondaful. wen i watched her in reladed first,i fell in love wit her den her role in Mr n Mrs wowwww!!!shes jst had to b numba 2...
ReplyDelete200% agree wt you. Shee one actrex I've not find words to explain her characters in a movie. Infact ℓ̊ also award you for making her number. Your common sense dey correct. MJ no1 can beat in acting.
ReplyDeleteif not mercy who can it be na.. she's really good@wat she does..thumbs up
ReplyDeletei so so agree wit dis but uf or comot dat adebite girl nd put ma lovely Nse-ikpe Etim dat babe is wondaful. wen i watched her in reladed first,i fell in love wit her den her role in Mr n Mrs wowwww!!!shes jst had to b numba 2...
ReplyDeleteMercy u deserve it all
ReplyDeleteI totally agree charles........
ReplyDeleteYeah i agree mercy is d best anytime anyday...........keep it up mercy and God bless u
ReplyDeleteCharles Novia must really get mental problem… where Tonto where Ini eco where Genevieve where Chika Ike and Monalisa chinda???????
ReplyDeleteAre you ok? We aint talking about association of Igbotic actresses plus one Calabar chic o
DeleteTonto exaggerates her role n is d worst actress I know. Genevieve n Omotola used to be good actresses until Mercy, Ini and Nse showed us what true actresses are, as for Chika n Monalisa, they are not good
DeleteChika Ike ke..abegi..wat movie has she acted this year that actually made her outstanding
DeleteChika ike keh...abegi. .wat movie has she acted ds yr dat made her really outstanding
DeleteIs always Mercy Johnson, mama Purity keep on keeping it up. No one does it better than you. Ride on
ReplyDeleteA part of me really wants to believe Mr Novia assertions; but any list related to the best in acting in Nigeria MUST have Nse Ikpe Etim on it. She's the only actress in the country i would put my money on; she owns any role she plays and deliver a Jennifer Aniston esque kind of acting.
ReplyDeleteLacks versatility tho. I haven't seen any other role she's played besides a depressed housewife or a friend to the main character
DeleteCharles is just a bitch ....we smell ur rat. Anyway Tonto is 2013 best actress n is a gud actress just like MJ. U could start ur own awards n stop d drama ur acting here. Act ur age n stop fueling hate amongst ur fellow actors n actress
ReplyDeleteFor you to see Tonto as best actress just goes to show some pple are still backward. How do u watch ur movies, thru d anus
DeleteFor you to see Tonto as best actress just goes to show some pple are still backward. How do u watch ur movies, thru d anus
DeleteI completely agree with this list couldnt have said it any better... Linda Ejiofor(Bimpe) on tinsel another underrated actress tho...
ReplyDeleteI agree...the list is accurate...Mercy, Rita en Yvonne are so amazing. .dunno abt the other 2...lovers of Genevieve chill biko..she doesn't deserve to be on ds list at all...her movies lately no folo jur..like dem Dr Bello and Weekend Getaway"na rubbish..be forming Angelina Jolie
ReplyDeleteI agree with you...it is nice. ..I like it..lovers of Genevieve take a chill pill..her movies lately no folo...weekend Getaway was produced early this year nd her role in that movie I still dont understand...jux be forming Angelina Jolie...Nse Nkpe is far way better than Genevieve
ReplyDeleteLies from the pit of hell. Let's see Nse act ad a pauper or a girl with a disability or even a village girl. She acts in the same three stereotypical roles which is not enough to say she's better than Genevieve. Abeg
DeleteI dont even think Mercy Johnson should make the list at all. i like Rita Dominic.
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Rita na u? Sorry Mercy pass you o...
DeleteU shouldn't even be thinking at all
DeleteU shouldn't even be thinking at all
DeleteI totally agree with the number one spot Mercy. She has really grown professionally and she delivers her xter well. but for Tamara she did well in desperate housegirls but we need to see more before we can class her, same goes for damilola was not a huge fan of hers in tinsel.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. ..it is nice. ..i like it . lovers of Genevieve take a chill pill..her movies lately no folo..Weekend Getaway was produced early this year..her role in that movie i still don't understand..it doesn't make sense at all..jux be forming Angelina Jolie..Nse Nkpe is far way better than Genevieve
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. ..it is nice. ..i like it . lovers of Genevieve take a chill pill..her movies lately no folo..Weekend Getaway was produced early this year..her role in that movie i still don't understand..it doesn't make sense at all..jux be forming Angelina Jolie..Nse Nkpe is far way better than Genevieve
ReplyDeleteMercy is ok but she is very local and can only act certain roles I will take nse ikpe, over her any day.dont get me wrong she has done very well and has evolved but the rough edges which is appealing to you guys is her bane.
ReplyDeleteMJ can interpret any of Nse's role. Do ur research well before you goof. Both are good!
DeleteHunie she can act any classical, local, and comedy kind of movies buh Nse won't, dats just what Makes Mercy better than any
DeleteHe got it smack dead especially with Mercy Johnson. I think by far she is the best actress Nigeria has all she needs do is to make that move into mainstream movies and leave all these home videos. She is just awesome. Magnifique
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ReplyDeleteHe got it smack dead especially with Mercy Johnson. I think by far she is the best actress Nigeria has all she needs do is to make that move into mainstream movies and leave all these home videos. She is just awesome. Magnifique
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ReplyDeleteMJ for the no 1! me love ya scarra
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. Much respect Mercy Johnson. You are a natural and have always been my número UNO!!! Bless you mama Purity and keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteAs for MJ I agree 100%. genny, omotayo,Kate, etc don't hold a candle to that girl's acting. True.
ReplyDeleteMy mj u 2much
ReplyDeleteAs long as MJ is there and my number 1... Kisses MJ.. Yvonne Okoro should be No 2 Jor.. Love U both....
ReplyDeleteList is whack without Nse's name. She's the only actress I would go to see on the big screen.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree wit him MJ number one
ReplyDeleteAre there any of my friends here who are not interested in this list, because 'they don't watch naija films" Well, this is for you....
ReplyDeleteImagine an American utter such or any other nation sef. Then u wud realize how stupid u sound when u say sth like that....
Unless, u dont hv naija in ur blood. Then I'll take this back..
And say u r crazy 4 insulting my/our Nollywood.
Constructive criticism will help them improve the industry. Do ur bit in every sector u find urself. #dropsmic
Tamara is the bomb. Pls you guys should watch "desperate house girls" then you know that she well deserves the 2nd position. She will surely go far in the industry, so natural and sweet. Am so happy for her
ReplyDeleteAh mercy my luv if u dnt hav d 1st position who els wil
ReplyDeleteWell He Named Mercy Johnson the best for 2013...I Think she's the best of all time!!!
ReplyDeletebaby oku in americ gosh i laughed my head out when i watched that movie....mercy is undisputed number 1
ReplyDeleteHAD IT BEEN MY MERCY JOHNSON DID NOT COME FIRST IN THE RATING, I WOULD HAVE MADE SURE SOMEONE GOES TO PRISON
ReplyDeleteaunty linda,u knw dis chalie boy get sense o.mj toomuch joor
ReplyDeleteK,lyk wer's ma babe Nse ikpe Etim n wia is Genevive.pls snd dos human beings on dat list outta der 4 ma babes above on d list jor
ReplyDeleteMERCY was born to act. She is undoubtedly the best out of 'Nollywood . But Charles, Nse Ikpe should come second on that list. Don't know Tamara, and yes Damilola is sultry... But being on the list... I need to watch her films, only seen her on tinsel. Yvonne is good. Whenever there is a film with Mercy or Nse, be sure you will love the films. Their diction, perfect. I wish them the best life has to offer.
ReplyDeleteMercy is the best of all time, not just 2013. Undisputed. Following is Nse. Both perfect role interpreters.
ReplyDeleteNse lacks versatility and is very predictable
DeleteI agree with on Tamara , me and my sis watched desperate house girls and her performance was smoking ... So authentic and fresh ! We kept saying who is this girl . Hope to see her in more movies ... And I agree with most of the list , except Ini Edo should be on there .. Though I can't figure out who she should replace ... Hmmm
ReplyDeletelies upon lies. list unacceptable. who is charles novia in nollywood anyway. go to sleep ma.
ReplyDeleteMY MJ.UNDISPUTED CHAMPION.WE NIGERIANS LOVE U FINISH.NO 1 ACTRESS IN AFRICA.CAN U FEEL THE GENUINE LOVE. AS FOR THE OTHERS I CAN ONLY AGREE ON TAMERA ETIENO AND RITA DOMINIC.INDEED TRUE THAT RITA HAS TO CHOOSE HER SCRIPTS.NONE OF US KNEW SHE HAD THAT IN HER TILL THE MERYING.ACTRESSES PLS NO MORE CLICHE ROLES. GO TAMERA MUAH
ReplyDeleteMercy j is awesome
ReplyDeleteBest actress :
ReplyDelete(1)mercy Johnson.
(2)NSE ikpe etim.
(3)patience ozokwo.
(4)Yvonne okoro.
(5)Ini Edo.
Best dressed actresses:
1)Rita Dominic.
2)Genevive.
3)steph okereke
4). . . .
5). . . .
Nollywood Hotties
1) tonto dike.
2)ini Edo
3)rucky sanda
4)ebube nwagbo.
5)OGE okoye
(my opinion)
A very biased list I must say. When u say Nollywood n d yoruba actresses r not included then that's not fair. Are they not part of Nollywood? Funke Akindele, mercy aigbe n others belong on that list. LINDA post my comment.
ReplyDeleteThis is my list mercy johnson for demibu the dirty girl , uche jombo for mrs somebody ( my best nollywood flick this year) Rita Dominic for the meeting ( because she has won with it I am yet to watch it ) bimbo will get a mention for an outstanding preformance in H rush ( since she was the lead) Yvonne okoro for contract
ReplyDeleteI don't know about u guys but when I watch a mercy Johnson movie. I am well entertained..she is my best actress so far.Nse is also good but I am yet to see her in very local roles or comedy.but MJ is an all rounder.
ReplyDeleteU make nollywood interesting MJ
Given that Emem Isong is a tribalist she helps Nse get all the "big big" roles and none really showcase her versatility as an actress. From "Guilty Pleasures to Mr. & Mrs" its all pretty much the same thing. Abeg they even rated her the next big thing back in 2008. What a joke, i know that was Emem's PR team at work
DeleteUP MAMI PU'!
ReplyDeleteYASSSS!!! This list is so true. And please,Ini Edo shouldn't be on any list that has to do with best. She isn't that good an actress,just predictable and stereotypical roles. I'm bored with her. I agree with this list. And if you disagree with it,you don't know much about acting and movies
ReplyDeleteWatch the movie "Native Son" it may change your mind about Ini and her acting.
DeleteMercy Johnson is not only just the best actress for 2013, for me she is the most talented actress in Africa. Oh her ability to interpret different roles and come out smoking is amazing. She just need a good manager to help package her better and the sky will be her starting point. She bows my mind and l can wait her movie 50 times over and not get bored.
ReplyDeletemercy deserve d no 1 spot it's a grt list.
ReplyDeletePeople can say rubbish bcos they are free to talk, buh come to fink abt it he (Charles) has his criteria he used in coming to conclusion. yes MJ fits d position. pple talking about Tonto yes! she acts bt acting is not juzt abt coming to screen bt doing it organically and naturally. Muaaaaaaahhhhhh to my one and only actress MERCY JOHNSON OKOJIE.
ReplyDeleteBoth charles and dose who are commenting u are very stupid, u guys don't no what to talk about.....
ReplyDeletePlease watch out for Belinda Effah. Girl can act for days.
ReplyDeletecharles...why are you running down Rita Dominic with all the description of her flaws??? That was not necessary. Why didn't you point out faults in the others? Abi you are sleeping with them. I disagree with your choice of Mercy Johnson as number 1
ReplyDeleteLol nice list @Alicia. I only concur wv MJ en Rita on dt list sha plus evn if dey'r lukin @new generation actresses wat happened to Kenny Bankole!? Mtschewww....d compilers shld tk several seats abeg!
ReplyDeleteThis list is very ok. The new actresses are not relenting at all, Tamara did more than a great job in Desperate house girls. That's not all cos I have seen her in several projects like the ITohan of superstory where she played the lead as ITohan , she also played a house help in this life, mamabomboy where' she played a different character totally. I see where Charles is coming from and so I totally agree with him.
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