15 Nollywood actors that have ‘JAPA-ed’ from Nigeria

For a lot of Nigerians, searching for greener pastures outdoors the shores of the nation has virtually grow to be an anthem. The bid to depart the nation is expressed within the widespread phrase, ‘JAPA’ roughly translated to imply run out of Nigeria to hunt higher alternative abroad the place many imagine the grass is greener.

Thus, Nigerians have discovered their solution to virtually all international locations of the world in the hunt for higher lives.

Warnings by some Nigerians residing overseas that they’re dealing with hardship whereas attempting to discourage others from becoming a member of them in overseas lands haven’t succeeded in curbing the exodus.

Notable Nigerian celebrities, particularly within the Nigerian film business, popularly referred to as Nollywood will not be ignored of the exodus in a foreign country. In no specific order, beneath are 15 Nollywood actors who’ve relocated overseas.

Stella Damasus

The wedding between Stella and Daniel Ademinokan induced a whole lot of stir within the social area. This was largely as a result of Daniel was previously married to actress Doris Simeon. Maybe, the controversies that surrounded their relationship was one of many causes they each relocated to the US to have a peaceable, life devoid of drama and controversies.

Pat Attah

Pat Attah is a Nigerian actor, musician, and mannequin who thrilled Nigerians along with his display screen look for a few years earlier than he left the nation. He got here to the limelight when he starred within the cleaning soap opera Fortunes. Nonetheless, his breakthrough film was Glamour Ladies the place he performed the function of a gold digger. He additionally starred in different films by which he typically performed the lead function. Nonetheless, within the late 2000s, the good-looking actor disappeared from the display screen, as he left Nigeria and relocated to Hamburg, Germany the place he at present resides. He’s now a musician in Germany which based on him has all the time been his dream. Nonetheless, he’s nonetheless concerned in appearing. He’s seemingly happier now than when he was in Nigeria.

Mistura Asunramu Alao

The actress, who’s widespread for her roles in Yoruba films additionally relocated to Texas to affix her husband. Mistura is now a presenter in Texas, she runs a radio and tv programme and likewise organises occasions for folks within the US.

Yomi Gold

The well-known Nollywood actor relocated to the U.S over 5 years in the past. He’s additionally married to an American. Primarily based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daddy of two now trades in goats, cows and different animals. The information of his new commerce has since generated reactions from a few of his colleagues again dwelling.

Victoria Inyama

The Nollywood diva, who is thought to sometimes make feedback about Nigeria on her social media web page, was a high participant within the movie business earlier than she relocated to the UK after her marriage to Godwin Okri.

Rasaq Ajao

Veteran Nollywood actor, Rasaq Ajao, popularly referred to as Araosan Pefueele received the US visa lottery and has since relocated to the US. The actor, who began his appearing journey in 1979 now lives in New York whereas practising as a Nurse in Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan. Though he works in Manhattan, he’s based mostly in Queen Village.

Johnpaul Nwadike

Johnpaul Nwadike is a Nigerian actor and entrepreneur who was a part of many films in Nollywood. He largely performed supporting roles typically as a “dangerous boy”. After delighting Nigerians on display screen for a number of years, he relocated to the USA of America within the late 2000s.In December 2019, he made a put up on his Instagram web page that he has now grow to be a citizen of the USA. He’s residing fortunately along with his household.

Sandra Achums

Sandra Achums was a sensation who dominated the display screen within the 90s. There was hardly any Nollywood manufacturing round then that she didn’t function in. Nonetheless, the actress made the transfer to Germany after getting married.

Massive Val Jokotoye

The Nigerian Nollywood Yoruba actor who got here to the limelight after the manufacturing of the film, Omo Pupa which was launched in 2008 is formally now an American citizen. He relocated to the United State of America to marry his Nigerian-American heartthrob.

Regina Askia-Williams

The actress, who dominated the TV display screen throughout her time, takes a high spot on this record as she was amongst those that made the transfer on the peak of her profession. Askia didn’t simply relocate, she made a whole profession dive and have become a nurse within the US.

Babatunde Owokoniran

The well-known Yoruba actor left Nigeria just a few years in the past to the U.S to lift his household. The proud husband and father nonetheless shuttles between Nigeria and the U.S for his appearing tasks.

Bayo Bankole

Famously identified for his function as ‘Boy Alinco’ within the Wale Adenuga household drama, Papa Ajasco, Bankole, based on stories was the primary to relocate to the US amongst his colleagues within the comedy present. The proud Owu man from Abeokuta received the US visa lottery and landed within the US along with his inexperienced card. He presently resides in Arlington Texas and is an entrepreneur who additionally does logistics enterprise alongside a little bit of leisure enterprise, as a facet hustle.

Omoni Oboli

Nollywood producer, director and actress, Omoni Oboli has additionally relocated together with her household to Canada. The proud mum of three boys nonetheless shuttles between Nigeria and her new nation to fulfill up together with her engagements.

Soji Taiwo

Gifted Yoruba actor Olusoji Ibukun Taiwo popularly referred to as Soji Omobanke (Oshe Omo Banke) can be on the practice of Nigerians who had relocated overseas for a greater life. Omobanke relocated to the US after his marriage to a Canadian Socialite, Alhaja Adenike Khadijat crashed. He’s now completely based mostly within the US after being romantically concerned with a Nigerian American. Though he lives within the US, he has continued to contribute his personal quota to the business that has introduced him fame again dwelling.

Rita Nzelu

The voluptuous actress got here into limelight together with her smoking scene as a intercourse employee in “Residing In Bondage”. She went additional to star in a number of different films earlier than she relocated to London after her marriage.