Nollywood celebrities are no different from the rest of us. Aside from the fact that they live in mansions, have millions of Instagram followers, are invited to luxury VIP parties, and their names are known worldwide.
Incase you didn’t know, some well-known Nollywood actors and actresses are not recognized by their birth names. You could think you know what their real names are, but you don’t. Johnniepen has researched the biographies of various Nollywood stars, discovering names that few are familiar with. You probably had no idea these were the actual names of some of your favorite Nollywood stars.
Jim Iyke
Real Name: James Ikechukwu Esomugha
Chizzy Alichi
Real name: Chigozie Stephanie Alichi.
Kanayo .O. Kanayo
Real name: Anayo Modestus Onyekwere
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Saint Obi
Real Name: Obinna Nwafor
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Ken Erics
Real Name: Ekenedilichukwu Ugochukwu Eric Nwenweh.
Belinda Effah
Real Name: Grace-Charis Bassey Effah
Zubby Michael
Real Name: Azubuike Michael Egwu
Efe Irele
Real name: Efeilomo Michelle Irele.
Zack Orji
Real Name; Zachee Ama Orji
Ini Edo
Real Name: Iniobong Edo Ekim.
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