We cannot deny that the rise of streaming services like Showmax has led to the discovery of young actors who blew up our expectations in 2022 and are already showing signs of taking over the industry in a bigger way this year.
From the relatively unknown promising stars to skit makers, reality stars and our favourite TV hosts turning their hands to acting, Nollywood saw a rise in diverse talents in the year 2022.
As we begin the new year, we have selected a list of 10 emerging movie stars to keep firmly on your radar in 2023 as they are poised to further blow up your expectations in 2023.
Here are 10 actors that we expect to be atop the list of Nollywood casting directors and producers in 2023.
Mr Macaroni
Before Adebowale ‘Mr Macaroni’ Adedayo became a famous content creator who has won the hearts of fans with his comedy skits, he was a trained thespian. The graduate of Theatre Arts and Film Studies from Redeemers University came into the limelight in 2019 for his online ‘sugar daddy’ persona, which eventually landed him prominent roles in the Nollywood industry.
In 2022, the 29-year-old comedian featured in many blockbuster films, including Anikulapo, Brotherhood, The Perfect Arrangement, and King Of Thieves (Agesinkole).
Tobi Bakre
Big Brother Naija has introduced us to some of the most talented entertainers for years, but very few have been able to outgrow the ex-BBNaija housemate label. Tobi Bakre is one of the creatives that was given the platform and developed himself enough to fully own the title with his talent.
The actor and TV host started his acting career in 2018 with a role in the Africa Magic TV series, Hustle, but he did not get his breakout role until his feature in the 2019 film Sugar Rush. Since Sugar Rush, he has been featured in top Nollywood films like Brotherhood (2022) and The Blood Covenant (2022). His performance in Brotherhood is particularly commendable as it shows how much growth he has experienced over the years.
Broda Shaggi
Skit-making has become a way for upcoming acts to gain the visibility they need to venture into the Nollywood industry, and Samuel ‘Broda Shaggi’ Perry is one of the acts that have successfully transitioned.
At a young age, he took an interest in acting drama as influenced by his late father, a drama teacher, but he did not fully pursue it until 2018 when he featured in the film Ghetto Bred. Since then, the musician and content creator has continued to feature in films and most recently received accolades for his roles in Dwindle (2021), reBirth (2022), Chief Daddy 2: Going For Broke (2022), and Inside Life (2022), among others.
Maurice Sam
Maurice Sam is one of Nollywood’s latest heartthrobs with immense charisma and the looks to pull off his roles. The actor debuted in 2015 after featuring in the Africa Magic Television Series, Hotel Majestic. Not until 2022 did he get his first breakout role as a cast member in one of Nollywood’s biggest films in, Blood Sisters, where he played the role of a hired assassin.
Following the release of Blood Sisters, the actor has featured in multiple films, including When Men Cry (2022), Perfect Assistant (2022), and more.
Temisan Emmanuel
Temisan Emmanuel is known for his comical online persona and podcast, Tea With Tay. However, in the past few years, the actor has been taking on minor roles where his comical character has flourished with Nollywood films like the TV series Smart Money Woman (2021), Dwindle (2021), Fate Of Alakada (2020), and more.
In 2022, he featured in the remake of the 1994 production, Glamour Girls, where he played the character of Tommy – the fashionable secretary and also featured in the Kayode Kasum-directed Nigerian horror film, Ile Owo . We’re definitely looking forward to what range of Taymesan we get to see this year as he explores his acting career.
Natse Jemide
When Far From Home was released on December 18, 2022, aside from the raved reviews on the series’ storytelling, the series’ cast received accolades for bringing their characters to life. One actor who received the most love was Natse Jemide.
The actor who played the role of Reggie in Netflix series Far From Home simply delivered with his acting and charisma. Although this was his debut role, his performance has earned him a place on this list, and we are on the lookout for the roles he decides to take in the future.
Mike Afolarin
Range is one word that comes to mind when speaking of Mike Afolarin. The actor, who started out his career in 2013 during his time at the University of Lagos with the stage play Magic Time, is not only an actor but a filmmaker.
The actor has directed short films as a set designer in movies like Ajuwaya (2017), and as assistant director in the short film, The 3rd Rule.
Although he came into the limelight for his role as Chikodi in the Emamode Edosio – ‘Kasala’ (2018), he reached greater heights with his role in Netflix’s series, Far From Home. In two years, he has been featured in blockbuster films like Soole (2022), Your Excellency (2019), Inspector K (2020), and more.
Jammal Ibrahim
Jammal Ibrahim cannot be boxed into stereotypical roles. The actor and film producer who has made a space for himself in the action, crime, and thriller genres of films is another actor who has shown range over the years.
From his debut role as Baba in the 2016 film Green White Green, to his very recent role as SP Danladi on Showmax’s procedural drama Crime & Justice Lagos, the actor has proven that he has a lot to offer and that’s exactly what we would be looking forward to this year.
Moshood Fattah
Moshood Fattah started his career as a performing artist in 2015 after he played the lead role of Gwanza, the bloodthirsty child soldier in the Spirit of David Musical. Since his emergence into the industry, he has taken up many stage play major roles, including plays like the Lufodo-produced Heartbeat (2016) and the Bolanle Austen Peters-produced Fela and the Kalakuta Queens (2017).
In recent times, he has featured in the hit Nollywood series Far From Home, and more recently the Funke Akindele-produced film Battle On Buka Street. We hope to see his interpretation of films in the forthcoming year.
Temiloluwa Fosudo
Before Temiloluwa Fosudo was a playwright, filmmaker, and actor, he was the son of veteran actor Sola Fosudo. He featured in his first known film in 2019 with the short film ‘And The Winner Is…” and later went on to feature in films like In Ibadan (2021). However, he did not have his breakthrough character until 2022, when he played the role of Sanmi in The Griot. His ability to embody different characters, and deliver them properly has earned him a spot on this list.
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