Top 13 Funniest Nigerian Actors and Actresses!

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I’m sure lovers of  Nigerian movies cannot do without seeing some comic actors in  the movies they watch given that some of them are really good at what they do and they interpret their roles well.

So when it comes to being funny, there are Nollywood actors and actresses we cannot just forget, they definitely cannot be deleted from our memories. They remain ever memorable whether in life or in death because of how remarkably hilarious they were/are in the movie industry.

These class of actors and actresses are so naturally gifted with the ability to cause peals of laughter in their spectators that every Dick and Harry would never love to miss watching any movie they starred in. We present to you here, the funniest Nigerian actors and actresses, anytime, anywhere. Enjoy!

Below is the list of the top 14 funny actors and actress in no particular order! Oya let's go:

13. Funke Akindele

Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde, popularly known as
'Jenifa' is one of the funniest Nollywood actresses ever. In 2009, she won the African Movie Academy Awards for Best Actress In A Leading Role. Some of her movie credits include Jennifer, Girls on Fire, Angelina, Sherikoko, Osuofia Goes To School, Maami, and Married but Living Single among others. I think she should not only be seen just as an ordinary actress, but as a comedy actress.

12. Chinedu Ikedieze

Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki could be said to be Osita Iheme’s partner in Nollywood. He has the same mini stature with Osita and acts alongside him in most movies. Chinedu does so well in comic role such that seeing him in a movie advert already labels the movie a very interesting and hilarious one. His popularity came through after his role with Osita in the
Nigerian movie , Aki na Ukwa. His other movies include
Spanner , The Johnsons , Magic Cap , Jack and Jill among others. Their most recent comedy movie is Aki and Pawpaw’ Sisters.

11. Eniola Badmus

Eniola Badmus is the busty and fat Nollywood actress who is popularly known as ‘Gbogbo Bigz Girls’ in
Yoruba movie circles for the role she played in the sensational Yoruba movie, Jenifa produced by Funke Akindele . Her comic dressing sense, idiolect, and her other unique idiosyncrasies are among the major things that’re bringing her recognition in the movie industry. Another significant thing is the way she interprets her film character which makes most of her fans to get excited just seeing her name on movie jackets. Her most recent comedy movie is Basira Goes to London which will soon hit the market. The actress is excited to play the lead character, ‘Basira’, in this new comedy.

10. Osita Iheme

The miniature Osita Iheme is a comedic Nigerian actor widely known for playing the role of ‘Pawpaw’ in the film Aki na Ukwa alongside Chinedu Ikedieze. That particular movie succeeded in giving him the common nickname, Paw-paw which he goes by till today. Usually, he plays the role of a child in movies because of his stature and voice, but recently, he has taken several adult roles too. The fact is, whether he plays an adult or childish role, the comic ones have always been the best. Some of his most popular rib cracking movies include One Good Turn, Baby Police, Mirror Boy, The Johnsons, etc.

9. Patience Ozokwor

Patience Ozokwor , popularly known as Mama-G may not be completely tagged a funny actress; it may have been more suitable to label her a troublesome character but you can agree with me that humour has never been left out in most of her roles, be it the purely comic roles or the completely troublesome ones, and for this reason, we can’t afford to miss her in this list. It is true that sometimes her roles could be annoyingly funny, that is, she may be doing something really wicked in an amusing way, Patience knows how to make her roles real interesting. The most striking thing about her and comedy is her ingenuity and spontaneity which makes the whole thing most enjoyable. She is one of Nollywood’s funny actresses whose mark on the industry will remain indelible.

8.Chiwetalu Agu

Chiwetalu Agu is a veteran Nollywood actor, comedian and movie producer who won the 2012 Nollywood award for ‘Best Actor in indigenous movie. He is fond of using a specific language slang, phrases or clichés in each film he stars in and this has made him a unique household name in Nigeria and among Nollywood admirers abroad. While asserting that comic genres is a unique vehicle in projecting Nigerian culture globally as well as establishing the Nollywood brand, Agu is listed as one of the outstanding comedians who have contributed to the development of the Nollywood comic genre by Prof. Femi Shaka of the University of Port Harcourt. Just like Patience Ozokwor , Chiwetalu Agu is known for causing commotion in most of his movies but he does all these in the most humorous ways that even when the chaos he caused is such a serious and annoying one, we couldn’t help but still be amused. It is wildly believed that he took the place of the late Sam Loco.

7. John Okafor

John Okafor is the wave making Mr. Ibu that we all know too well. I need not say much about him because it is believed that all and sundry (including those who hardly watch Nollywood movies) know Mr. Ibu’s exploits in playing comic roles. Okafor is considered to be one of Nigeria’s most talented comic characters. His humorous acting is often characterised by stupidity, hilarious imbecility and a sharp disconnection from reality. He is called Mr. Ibu as a reference to his most famous and successful movie role. Everything about Ibu is funny; his steps, the way he mumbles his speeches, his gesticulations, dressing sense, etc.

6. Sam Loco Efe

The Late Sam Loco Efe was one of the most talented actors in the Nigerian Movie Industry. In his time, he distinguished himself as a rare talent for both television and stage drama. The actor featured in over 100 comedy movies before his death. Sam Loco was popular for Long John, Games Fools Play, Old Cargo, etc. In the history of Nollywood, Sam Loco will always be reckoned as one of her funniest actors.

5. Nkem Owoh

Nkem Owoh, known as Osuofia is the number one funniest Nollywood actor of now and till further notice. Nkem Owoh is an ingenious professional when it comes to comedy roles in Nollywood. You can testify to the fact that Osuofia has earned himself such a big name in being humorous that at the mention of his name, every rib must crack! Among his innumerable comedy movies are Spanner, Big Man…Big trouble, My Baby, Osuofia in London, The Master, Ukwa, My destiny, e.t.c.
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4. Ime Bishop Umoh

Ime Bishop Umoh is a native of  Nsit-Ibom Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. This actor got his name from one of the first film he starred in ”Okon Goes To School” and has since then retained the name, he interprets his roles well and doesn’t fail to deliver his comic roles perfectly. Okon who got married to his beautiful wife in October 2013 is one funny actor who has those funny words that many Nigerians now mimic, words like ”chisos”.


3.Francis Odega

Francis Odega is one of the veteran Nigerian comic actor best known for his recent stint “Gerrarra Here Mehn!! Shiiii Mehn!! video clip which brought him to fame. He also starred as John Bosco in the movie House of Gold. . He has also been making cameo appearances in a lot of music videos and  pop stars are using his lines in their songs.


2. Victor Osuagwu

Victor Osuagwu is a Nigerian comic actor and many consider him an icon when it comes to comedy in Nollywood. This funny actor who got married in a truck after deciding to marry his long time girlfriend of  12 years never cease to amaze his fans.


1.Hafiz Oyetoro

Hafiz Oyetoro  is a Nigerian comic actor, popularly known as “Saka”. He is known for his clown role in Nollywood movies and has featured in several Nigerian films. this  theatre arts practitioner was born in Adegbola town of Iseyin Local Government Area, Oyo State and he is the fifth of eight children to his parents. He is one actor who eat and breaths jokes live. His movies are always funny due to the passion and dedication he adds to them.


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