When we talk about the University with the most talents in Nigeria, we talk about UNILAG first, UNILAG has been known to produce many stars in Nigeria and beyond both in the Music and Movie Industry.
The Akoka-based citadel of learning, which is regarded as one of the best in the country, also has many Nollywood stars as its alumni
Check Below for the list of the desirable Nigerian actors and actresses who are products of the higher institution
1. Richard Mofe Damijo
Renowned actor cum politician, Richard Mofe Damijo better known as RMD has two University degrees.
After securing a degree in Theatre Arts from University of Benin, Mofe-Damijo returned to school to study Law at the University of Lagos and graduated in 2004.
2. Joke Silva
Respected actress and wife of Veteran actor, Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva is equally an alumnus of Unilag.
The multi-award winning actress, bagged a degree in English Language.
3. Funke Akindele
Jenifa actress, Funke Akindele is also a product of University of Lagos. The respected and talented role interpreter studied Law at the higher institution.
4. Mercy Aigbe
Edo-state born actress, Mercy Aigbe earned a degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Lagos in 2001, and joined the industry fully in 2006.
The beautiful actress has starred in over 100 movies.
5. Bimbo Thomas
Bimbo Thomas who is better known as Nikky, on the heels of her role in Omo Ghetto, is one of the hottest actresses in the Yoruba sector of Nollywood.
The talented actress studied Theatre Arts at the Akoka-based University.
6. Sola Adeseko
She is popularly known as Abeni as a consequence of her lead role in ‘Abeni’, a 2006 Nigerian film, produced and directed by Tunde Kelani.
The Lagos state-born actress obtained a Bachelor degree in Theatre Arts from UNILAG.
7. Kenneth Okonkwo
Enugu state-born actor, Kennth Okonkwo holds a degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos.
The talented actor, who started acting in 1991, featuring in the movie ‘Living in Bondage,’ is one of the pioneers of Nollywood.
8. Ann Njemanze
The ex- wife of veteran actor, Segun Arinze, Ann Njemanze popularly called Domitila is also an alumnus of Unilag.
Ann, who now features in Tinsel, got a degree in Theatre Arts from the school.
9. Regina Askia
Though she has stopped acting after she relocated to the US, it is instructive to state here that, Regina Askia, who found fame as a Nollywood actress, attended University of Lagos, where she was once crowned as Miss Unilag.
10. Kanayo O Kanayo
Anayo Modestus Onyekwere popularly known as Kanayo O Kanayo is also a UNILAG graduate.
The veteran actor, who made his debut film appearance in ‘Living in Bondage’, studied Philosophy at the University of Lagos.
11. Femi Brainard
Femi Brainard is a cross-over actor, straddling both the Yoruba and the English genres of Nollywood.
The talented actor who is known for his roles in Iro Funfun, Life in Slow Motion and Smoke & Mirrors, studied Theatre Arts in Unilag.
12. Grace Amah
This Ebonyi-born actress is equally a graduate of Creative Arts from the University of Lagos. Grace Amah started her career in 1999 but came into limelight after she featured in Wale Adenuga’s TV drama series ‘Superstory.’
13. Ufuomar Ejenobor
Nollywood actress, presenter and model, Ufuoma Ejenobor is also an ex-Akokite.
The beautiful actress, picked up a degree in French Language from the University of Lagos where she was selected amongst the very few French students in the country to partake of a Federal Government scholarship holiday programme.
14. Stella Damasus
Star actress, Stella Damasus is equally a Theatre Arts graduate from the University of Lagos. The beautiful actress, who first appeared in Nigerian film ‘Abused’ in 1992, has starred in over 50 movies.
15. Segun Adefila
He is one of those people who successfully melded their passions into high-flying careers. Actor, advocate, dancer, Segun is the founder/art director of Crown Troupe of Africa, one of Nigeria’s foremost theatre troupes.
The dreadlocks wearing actor attended UNILAG, where he acquired a degree in Theatre Arts.
16. Helen Paul
Helen Paul Bamisile, who is also known as Tatafo is a Nigerian comedian, broadcaster, singer and actress.
She is a graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Lagos.
17. Chika Ike
Chika Ike, a Human Kinetics and Health Education graduate from the University of Lagos , is one of the up-to-the-minute ladies in Nollywood industry.
The CEO of Fancy Nancy Collections, has done very well for herself in the movie industry.
18. Darlene Benson
Darlene is also a Theatre Arts graduate from Unilag. The Akwa-Ibom born actress, has been in the industry for several years and has starred in many movies.
19. Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi
Funlola Aofiyebi-Rami took a TV acting course in Westminster College, and the prestigious Actors Studio Buckinghamshire London.
She also has a BSc in Sociology from the University of Lagos in Nigeria.
20. Kemi Lala Akindoju
Kemi Lala Akindoju is one of the most talented young actresses in Nigeria at the moment. The Dazzling Mirage actress, who began acting professionally in 2005, studied Insurance at University of Lagos, and she also holds a master’s degree in Media and Communication from the Pan African University.
