20 Nollywood stars who are UNILAG graduates PHOTOS

The Akoka-based citadel of learning, which is regarded as one of the best in the country, also has many Nollywood stars as its alumni. Photo: Filed

Doubtlessly, University of Lagos aka UNILAG has produced several professionals, who are doing very well in different fields.

The Akoka-based citadel of learning, which is regarded as one of the best in the country, also has many Nollywood stars as its alumni.

In this report, we bring you some of the desirable Nigerian actors, who are products of the higher institution.

Bimbo Thomas

Bimbo Thomas who is better known as Nikky, on the heels of her role in Omo Ghetto, is one of the hottest actresses in the Yoruba section of Nollywood. The talented actress studied Theatre Arts at the Akoka based University.
Sola Asedeko

She is popularly known as Abeni as a consequence of her lead role in ‘Abeni’, a 2006 Nigerian film, produced and directed by Tunde Kelani. The Lagos state-born actress obtained a Bachelor degree in Theatre Art from UNILAG.
Joke Silva

Respected actress and wife of Veteran actor, Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva is equally an alumnus of Unilag. The multi-award winning actress, bagged a degree in English Language
Richard Mofe Damijo

Renowned actor cum politician, Richard Mofe Damijo better known as RMD has two University degrees. After securing a degree in Theatres Arts from University of Benin and in 1997, Mofe-Damijo returned to school to study law at the University of Lagos and graduated in 2004.
Kenneth Okonkwo

Enugu state-born actor, Kennth Okonkwo holds a degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos. The talented actor, who started acting in 1991, featuring in the movie ‘Living in Bondage,’is one of the pioneers of Nollywood.
Ann Njemanze

The ex- wife of veteran actor, Segun Arinze, Ann Njemanze popularly called Domitila is also an alumnus of Unilag. Ann, who now features in Tinsel, got a degree in Theatre Arts from the school.
Grace Amah

This Ebonyi-born actress is equally a graduate of Creative Arts from the University of Lagos. Grace Amah started her career in 1999 but came into limelight after she featured in Wale Adenuga’s TV drama series ‘Superstory.’
Kanayo O Kanayo

Anayo Modestus Onyekwere popularly known as Kanayo O Kanayo is also a UNILAG graduate. The veteran actor, who made his debut film appearance in ‘Living in Bondage’, studied Philosophy at the University of Lagos.
Ufuoma Ejenobor

Nollywood actress, presenter and model, Ufuoma Ejenobor is also an ex-Akokites. The beautiful actress, picked up a degree in French Language from the University of Lagos where she was selected amongst the very few French students in the country to partake of a Federal Government scholarship holiday programme.
Mercy Aigbe

Edo-state born actress, Mercy Aigbe earned a degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Lagos in 2001, and joined the industry fully in 2006. The beautiful actress has starred in over 100 movies.
Femi Brainard

Femi Brainard is a cross-over actor, straddling both the Yoruba and the English genres of Nollywood. The talented actor who is know for his roles in Iro Funfun, Life in Slow Motion and Smoke & Mirrors, studied Theatre Arts in Unilag.
Stella Damasus

Star actress, Stella Damasus is equally a Theatre Arts graduate from the University of Lagos. The beautiful actress, who first appeared in Nigerian film ‘Abused’ in 1992, has starred in over 50 movies.
Segun Adefila

He is one of those people who successfully melded their passions into high-flying careers. Actor, advocate, dancer, Segun is the founder/art director of Crown Troupe of Africa, one of Nigeria’s foremost theatre troupes. The dreadlocks wearing actor attended UNILAG, where he acquired a degree in Theatre Arts.
Funke Akindele

Jenifa actress, Funke Akindele is also a product of University of Lagos. The respected and talented role interpreter studied Law at the higher institution.
Helen Paul

Helen Paul Bamisile, who is also known as Tatafo is a Nigerian comedian, broadcaster, singer and actress. She is a graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Lagos.
Chika Ike

Chika Ike, a Human Kinetics and Health Education graduate from the University of Lagos , is one of the up-to-the-minute ladies in Nollywood industry. The CEO of Fancy Nancy Collections, has done very well for herself in the movie industry.
Darlene Benson

Darelene is also a Theatre Arts graduate from Unilag. The Akwa-Ibom born actress, has been in the industry for several years and has starred in many movies.
Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi

Funlola Aofiyebi-Rami took a TV acting course in Westminster College, and the prestigious Actors Studio Buckinghamshire London. She also has a BSc in Sociology from the University of Lagos in Nigeria.
Kemi Lala Akidoju

Kemi Lala Akindoju is one of the most talented young actresses in Nigeria at the moment. The Dazzling Mirage actress, who began acting professionally in 2005, studied Insurance at University of Lagos, and she also holds a master’s degree in Media and Communication from the Pan African University.
Regina Askia

Though she has stopped acting after she relocated to the US, it is instructive to state here that, Regina Askia, who found fame as a Nollywood actress, attended University of Lagos, where she was once crowned as Miss Unilag.

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