As we kick off 2020, PREMIUM TIMES takes a look at the
Nollywood starlets you will want to watch out for this year. Below are the
names
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| Nollywood startlets to watch out for in 2020 |
Jemimah Osunde: Jemimah
Osunde got her big break after starring in Genevieve’s big-budget movie, ‘Lion
Heart’ in 2019 and has been on a roll ever since. Aside from Genevieve, Jemimah
has acted alongside movie stars like Kate Henshaw, Chioma Chukwuka, Linda
Ejiofor, among others.
But not many know that the Physiotherapy graduate had her
first shot at fame after she was cast as a schoolgirl, Laela, in MTV Shuga. Known
for her believable role interpretations in other movies like Omoni Oboli’s
‘Moms at War’, her career has been smooth sailing.
Rotimi Salami: A
graduate of the New York Film Academy in the United States of America, Rotimi
is fast becoming a favourite in Nollywood and the Yoruba film industry. He
started out featuring in popular television series Kuti’s Career Palace,
Tinsel, Emerald, Super Story, Silent night, Dear Mother, Bella’s Place, Unknown
Revenge, This life, and Papa Ajasco.
Interestingly, his foray to movies has indeed paid off as
it’s earned him several awards. They include Best Actor in Nigeria at the
Africa Movie Academy Awards, Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Africa
Magic Viewers Choice Awards, and Most Promising Act to Watch at the City People
Entertainment Awards.
Bukunmi Oluwashina:
Known for her emotional stories and
sonorous voice, Bukunmi has been in the radar since 2015 when she produced her
first movie, ‘Ayomi’. She shot the movie while studying at the Obafemi Awolowo
University.
As a playwright, she has written a few movie scripts
including ‘A story like Mine’, ‘Ayomi’, ‘Oluwere’ to mention a few. In 2019,
she starred alongside the likes of Aisha Lawal, Gabriel Afolayan, Damola
Olatunji and Muyiwa Ademola in several films. Little wonder she is tipped to
‘blow’ in 2020.
Ini Dima-Okojie: Ini Dima-Okojie definitely deserves a spot on
our list because of her consistency. A graduate of the New York Film Academy,
she resigned from her job in the finance industry to pursue a career in
entertainment.
Although she is known for playing major roles in television
series, the petite actress played a prominent role in the movie, ‘The Royal
Hibiscus Hotel’.
Bimbo Ademoye: If looks were all that is required to become
a superstar, then Bimbo would definitely be Nollywood’s biggest actress. But,
because looks can only get you roles while talent would take you farther, Bimbo
is blessed to have the best of both worlds.
An alumna of Emem Isong’s Royal Arts Academy, she has been
silently plying her trade for a few years now. It however, seems starring in
Jade Osiberu’s ‘Sugar Rush’, which premiered in December 2019 is her best
career decision yet. This is because the reviews have tilted more to her
brilliant performance in the movie.
Timini Egbuson: You would ordinarily think that having a
sister who is a famous Nollywood actress is an automatic passport to success
right? Well, that is clearly not the case as far as Timini Egbuson is concerned
because he needs much more than his sister’s name, Dakore Egbuson, to make it
big in Nollywood.
Timini has featured in movies like Fifty, Skinny Girl in
Transit, Tinsel, Isoken, Something Wicked, Room 420 and Ajuwaya. He became the
centre of attention after starring in ‘Elevator Baby’ in 2019. Starring alongside
Toyin Abraham in the movie earned him numerous rave reviews.
Nancy Isime: Blessed with good looks and a great figure,
Nancy Isime is a triple threat in Nollywood. She is an actress (a brilliant one
at that), a model and a talk show host. Her most memorable role was on the set
of Desmond Elliot’s film, ‘Disguise’, where she was transformed into a man.
Since then, her career has been on the rise, making her one
of Nollywood’s most sought-after actresses in the later part of 2019.
Sharon Onoja: She came into limelight after she played the
role of “Shalewa” in the web series Skinny Girl in Transit. She acted alongside
Ngozi Nwosu, Abimbola Craig, Ayoola Ayolola, Beverly Naya, Bisola Aiyeola and
others.
But, thanks to her acting prowess and good looks, she has
enjoyed a boost in her career. Starring in Ebonylife’s ‘Oloture’ appears to
have further thrust her into the limelight in 2019. In the movie, Sharon plays
a young journalist who goes undercover to expose the shady underworld of human
trafficking.
Toni Tones: The real boss lady, Toni Tones caught the
attention of many after she played a younger Sola Sobowale in Kemi Adetiba’s
political thriller, ‘King of Boys’ in 2018.
Originally a photographer and singer, it now appears that
acting pays her bills. Other movies to her credit include, ‘It’s Her Day’,
‘Rumour has It’ and ‘Royal Hibiscus Hotel’.
Source: PREMIUM TIMES
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