Top Nollywood Actors that have faded out

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Growing up watching Nollywood movies, we have seen various actors rise into stardom and have fallen in love with their on-screen presence. With this, it is only natural to expect to see them in recent years but it seems that these actors and actresses have just faded out of existence.

Although very few of them have gotten some roles in recent times, it still seems as though they have lost something important. What we thought was there when they started out and what we believed could have kept them in the spotlight seemed to have faded as the years have gone by.

Would we love for them to grace our screens once again? Maybe. The truth is that the industry has evolved and so has the tastes of its viewers. If they can show us that their acting can evolve and become what is expected then we will be happy to see these faces many more times.

 

  • Zack Orji:

Zack Orji was one of the most popular Nollywood actors in the 90s and early 2000s. He was one of the amazing actors that had us looking forward to his face. He was also a versatile actor who played different roles from the politician to a loving father and lots more. He made sure to give the best performance possible in the roles he played.

Though he faded out for some years, he has picked up one or two roles in recent times. These movies include; Three wise men (2016), The Bridge (2017), and Payday (2018), to name a few. Maybe, just maybe, he will be able to take that spotlight back.

 

  • Liz Benson:

She cannot be unrecognizable by any millenial. Liz Benson was a powerhouse when she was completely engrossed with Nollywood. Acting a variety of roles, she was a truly versatile actress who was loved by all.

She quit acting in 1996 when she became a born again Christian and faded out completely after some years but she has graced our screen in a few movies recently which are; Child Not Bride, Lotanna, Children of Mud, and Busted.

 

  • Saint Obi:

Saint Obi was one of the younger actors to watch out for at his prime in the Industry but he faded out just as he was set to rule the Industry. He was one of the Nollywood versatile actors and got multiple roles for this. He is also regarded as one of the best actors of all time.

According to him, he did not quit acting but he decided that he needed to pursue other things and do other jobs. He believed that for one to become successful, you have to be well-rounded. He still hopes to return to the industry and help put it on the map.

 

  • Hilda Dokubo:

This legendary actress was known for her tears. Her acting was outstanding and frequently moved viewers to tears in whatever role she played. She was a true actress who made you believe in the make-believe.

She once took a role in which she played a blind woman. This role had too many people sobbing uncontrollably. As outstanding as she was, she quit acting and moved on to politics, where she has remained since. If she ever decides to move back into Nollywood, she would give outstanding performances in all her roles.

 

  •  Ernest Asuzu:

We can all remember when Nollywood was drowning in Crime Drama. Whenever any crime drama was made, Ernest Asuzu was almost guaranteed a role in the movie as one of the criminals. He played his role so well that we were expecting him to be the poster face for Nollywood crimes.

He disappeared from the Industry when he decided to be a man of God. Would you still love to have him?

 

  • Hanks Anuku:

Hanks Anuku was just like Ernest Asuzu in Crime Dramas. All roles that had to do with kidnapping, bribery, blackmail, and corruption were almost specifically given to him and he did a wonderful job playing these characters.

His personal controversies and alleged nonchalant attitude on movie locations have cause him to fade out of the industry gradually. He was recently claimed to have been naturalized and become a Ghanaian citizen.

 

  •  Ejike Asiegbu:

The crime drama trio is complete with this actor. Just as Hanks Anuku and Ernest Asuzu, Ejike Asiegbu was also the poster bad boys for Nollywood. He played a variety of roles from being a wealthy businessman to a corrupt politician. He seemed to blend into any role and could give a convincing performance.

He also faded out of Nollywood and has tried his hand at politics.

 

  • Shan George:

Shan George was one of Nollywood’s finest actresses. She was one of the actresses that acted both in the Yoruba film and the English film industries. She delivered outstanding performances to which we only expected more from her.

Like every other star that has faded, she abandoned the industry to pursue her music.

 

  • Nkiru Sylvanus:

It was quite a shocker to see that this popular Nollywood actress had faded out. She gave one of the best performances any actress could have given in the industry and this etched her in our memories.

She faded out of the industry when she decided to delve into politics but has promised to return not only as an actress but also as a producer. We hope to see more of her performances.