Nollywood is known as the cinema of Nigeria and expanded rapidly during the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Consequently, it became the globe’s second largest film industry in terms of annual film productions. Hence, according to this it was ahead of the US but behind India. Moreover, controversies have always been part of the film industry, be it related to the actors, producers, directors and even actresses! Similarly, Nollywood has also been a prey to these controversies where the film industry reports tons and tons of cases about it as compared to its music and comedy industry.
Usually actresses are the center of attention of such scandals as some are in the news for having a relationship with a married man, some for fighting over a man who usually belongs from the same industry as well while some are reported to be sleeping with a successful director or producer in order for them to get a role in his upcoming movie.
From husband snatching to acting upon sexual immorality in the society, such issues and scandals have affected the images of Nollywood actors and actresses pretty much. However, they’re caught up by controversies even because of the much interrogative paparazzi or journalists who dig deep down into their privacy and come up with such issues. But some actresses laugh it off while others don’t bother to comment on them. Either ways, no one has the rights to defame any one or splash mud on them. Listing below are some of the controversial actresses in Nollywood along with the some celebrities without makeup as well.
05. Tonto Dikeh
She is certainly one of the most controversial actresses of Nollywood. Dikeh has been accused of the fact that she has gone up the ladder of success, fame and stardom only because of staying in the news due to her various sorts of controversies. Sometimes, because of the roles that she took which pushed her towards nudity and soft porn but she endorsed it all. Secondly, due to her alleged sexual relations with names like Iyanya, KC, Wizkid and Tuface. Thirdly, her quarrel with stylist Toyan Lawani got her the title of queen of controversies. Moreover, the Rivers State born actress even carried a monkey alongside her when it was strictly informed that mammals can lead to transmitting Ebola Virus. Furthermore, she was even talked about when she got into the shoes of a singer, mostly people disregarded of her being a singer by stating that she had no traits as that of one
04. Cossy Orjiakor
She is one of the Nollywood actresses who have been a pretty to hard controversies and is known to be a Goddess of controversies. This is usually because of the pictures she uploads on her social media accounts such as Twitter and most importantly her boobs which have become her signature symbol. She’s all happy go lucky to post semi naked pictures of herself while she’s spotted flaunting her assets as everyone sets their eyes on them. Moreover, one of the most popular scandals that she was pointed fingers at was of her sleeping with a dog in return for a fee. However, Cossy has turned down every such argument whatsoever every time. She even uploaded a photo of her semi naked self in order to show off her new pair of panties to her followers and fans and a picture in which she was at the climax of her sexual act! However, apart from all of this she’s known to be a friendly, warm and focused actress.
03. Bukky Wright
Bukky Wright has been a part of the scandals and controversies due to her failed marriages and romantic involvements with big names of the industry. Moreover, she is also known as the Godmother of many upcoming and new actresses in Nollywood as well as Yoruba industry because she has led them the way to stardom and becoming an actress. Her looks and beauty appealed to men and that’s what attracted them towards her. However, she’s a mother of two now but still not free of controversies such as that of having pimped a colleague or that she was romantically associated with various men in the past.
02. Genevieve Nnaji
Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress and singer. She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005. She’s one of the Nigerian actresses who are considered to be amongst one of the highly paid actresses around. However, she too has been a part of the much talked about scandals in the industry. This is as so because she was accused of lubricating the lolly pop of a top. Moreover, she has been highly faulted of leaking porn and various sexual videos of her and has not been a part of a stable romantic relationship until now. She, being the ambassador of Etisilat was even blamed for getting into a row with a co actress over the issue of presidency
01.Funke Akindele
Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde also known as Funke Akindele is a Nigerian actress. In 2009 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Recently, she landed in London for her birthday tour as well! She’s known to be involved in and a part of loads of sex scandals. Although her marriage just lasted for a year but she was said to have some sort of alleged experiences with other men before her marriage took place. However, her marriage news came as a shocker for many which too fell pretty to a big issue and controversy.
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