“The only thing that endures is character. Fame and wealth – all that is illusion.” ~ OJ Simpson
These actors and actresses were some of the pioneers of Nollywood but seem to have vanished from the silver screen. However, this research shows that they are still very relevant, from nursing to the clergy, these men and women are taking giant strides. Here is what they are up to these days.
These actors and actresses were some of the pioneers of Nollywood but seem to have vanished from the silver screen. However, this research shows that they are still very relevant, from nursing to the clergy, these men and women are taking giant strides. Here is what they are up to these days.
PETE EDOCHIE
Pete Edochie is considered one of Africa’s foremost actors. We have all at one time or the other been thrilled by the presence and charisma he brings into his roles. Edochie came into acting limelight in the 80’s from an already successful career as a broadcaster and administrator. The actor has gifted Nollywood with his two sons Yul and Linc who are also terrific actors. Pete Edochie was kidnapped in 2009 but was released shortly after and has since then kept a low profile although he still acts intermittently.
LIZ BENSON
Liz Benson is regarded by most as one of the golden ladies of Nollywood. This actress who lost her husband before she was thirty had the strength of character to raise her children and combined it with a very active acting profile in her heyday. In 1996, Liz Benson became a born again Christian and is currently an evangelist.
KANAYO O KANAYO
Anayo Modestus Onyekwere aka Kanayo O kanayo can be safely referred to as Nollywood’s premier actor. He made his debut appearance in ‘living in bondage’ which is acknowledged as Nigeria’s first blockbuster movie and the pioneer of the home video industry. In 2006, KOK won the prestigious AMAA for best actor in a leading role. Kanayo O Kanayo has recently forayed into politics; he declared his intention to run for the house of representative elections in 2011 although he did not scale through.
REGINA ASKIA-WILLIAMS
This pretty former beauty queen and model started her acting career in the soap ‘fortunes’ in 1993 and went on to act in several Nollywood movies winning various awards including the ‘Best Actress in Nigeria’ in 2000. Regina Askia epitomises that cliché, beauty and brains, she graduated with a biology degree from Unilag and is currently a practising nurse in America.
EUCHARIA ANUNOBI
Eucharia Anunobi is probably the only Nigerian actress that is invariably described as sultry. This nollywood bad girl has come a long way from her famed rascality to the ordained pastor she is today. Although she vowed to continue acting, she has not been seen in any movies recently.
RICHARD MOFE DAMIJO
What is there not to love about our RMD? This screen god ruled the movie industry as leading man to go to long before the likes of Ramsey Nouah and Jim Iyke became popular. These days however, RMD is ruling in the corridors of political power. He is commissioner for culture and tourism in Delta state.
ST. OBI
This tall dreamboat graced our screens for many a movie until the shallowness of most nollywood scripts caused him to go behind the camera. Now, St. Obi plays actor, director and producer in his own movies.
BASORGE TARIAH JUNIOR
This actor has been compared to America’s Martin Lawrence for his ability to combine acting with comedy. Basorge is also well regarded for his elocution and impeccable eloquence. These days, he puts that to practice as public speaker and MC.
SEGUN ARINZE
Segun Arinze is perhaps best known for portraying villainous characters, roles which he perfects with great fanfare with his huge eyeballs. Last year Segun Arinze was embroiled in a court case with fellow actor Emeka Ike for the leadership of the Actors guild of Nigeria. 
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