These Nigerian actors and actresses are turning 50, already 50 or above 50 but still looking fresh like fine wine. Some fans have attributed the non-aging factor to surgery, but it is obvious that money just makes all the difference.
When you have money, every other thing about your life falls into place including how you care for your body. Let’s take a look at some of Nollywood’s young-looking actors and actresses:
1. Nse Ikpe-Etim
Nse Ikpe-Etim was born on October 21, 1974, which means she is currently 50 years old. She is a renowned actress celebrated for her compelling performances in Nollywood.
If “sophistication” and “elegance in acting” was a person, it would be Nse Ikpe-Etim. She always brings her A-game in every role and the level of versatility she embodies is remarkable. She can deliver on any role given to her.
One of Nse’s most outstanding performances in the industry was playing the First Lady, Jumoke Randle in the television series of Kemi Adetiba’s King Of Boys in 2021. She overdelivered in that role. As the cool kids say, she ate and left no crumbs.
In everything, Nse still looks like she is in her late 20s and early 30s but the gorgeous actress is 50, heading to 51 in a couple of months.
2. Rita Dominic
Rita Uchenna Nkem Nwaturuocha was born on July 12, 1975. She is currently 49 years old. She was born in Mbaise, Imo State, Southeastern Nigeria. She hails from the royal Nwaturuocha family.
Rita stands as one of the most gorgeous Nollywood actresses of all time. She got married three years ago at the age of 47. Her traditional marriage ceremony was the most talked about event that year as all her fellow Nollywood actors from back in the days showed up in full force.
Beyond acting, Rita has ventured into film production, contributing to the industry with projects like The Meeting and La Femme Anjola.
Rita will be pulling up to 50 years in just a few months which is really strange as she does not in any way look the part. The actress still slays every outfit and shows up looking like a snack.
3. Angela Okorie
Angela Okorie was born in Cotonou, Benin Republic on August 17, 1975, which means she is currently 49 years old. She hails from Ivo in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Angela’s acting career took off in 2009 with her debut movie, “Sincerity,” produced by Stanley Egbonini and directed by Ifeanyi Ogbonna. Since then, she has appeared in numerous Nollywood films, earning acclaim for her compelling performances.
In addition to acting, Angela ventured into music, releasing her debut single in 2015. She has since released several songs, showcasing her talent as a singer and expanding her influence in the Nigerian entertainment scene.
Angela will turn 50 in a few months, still living and slaying like she’s in her late 20s. Though she has not been seen in movies of recent, she is still loved by many.
4. Tchidi Chikere
Tchidi Chikere was born on October 10, 1975, which means he is currently 49 years old. He was born in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria.
Tchidi is a renowned Nollywood director, producer, scriptwriter and actor. He is largely a director and has directed a lot of Nollywood movies in the early 2000s.
He began his career in the film industry as a scriptwriter before transitioning into directing and producing. He has written and directed numerous successful Nollywood films, earning him a reputation for his storytelling and directorial skills.
In recent years, it would seem that Tchidi is taking a break from directing but the middle-aged man still looks and gives off the energy of a man in his 30s.
5. King Joe Okechukwu
King Joe Okechukwu was born on February 4, 1975, in Enugu State, Nigeria. He is currently 50 years old. He gained prominence in the early 2000s with his role in the movie “I Swear” and its sequel.
He ventured into acting in the late 1990s and quickly became a household name in Nollywood known for his charismatic screen presence and versatility.
Beyond acting, Joe is also known for his involvement in humanitarian efforts, using his platform to advocate for social change and support various charitable causes.
Joe has taken quite a significant break from acting but he doesn’t seem to have aged so much. At 50, he still looks good, fresh and delectable.
6. Monalisa Chinda
Monalisa Chinda was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. on September 13, 1974. She is currently 50 years old.
She is a celebrated Nigerian actress, film producer, television personality and media personality. Her acting career began in 1996 with her debut in the movie “Pregnant Virgin”.
Monalisa has explored other facets of entertainment, including hosting her talk show, “You & I with Monalisa” which focuses on addressing pressing societal issues.
Monalisa does not look 51 at all. It is safe to say that she is not aging or that she is aging from the back or something around those lines.
7. Desmond Elliot
Desmond Elliot is a Nigerian actor, director and politician born in Lagos on February 4, 1994, which means, he is currently 51 years old.
Desmond has appeared in over 200 Nollywood films, TV shows and soap operas, earning him a reputation as one of Nigeria’s most prolific actors.
In 2015, Desmond ventured into politics and was elected as a lawmaker in the Lagos State House of Assembly representing the Surulere Constituency. His transition from entertainment to politics has been received with mixed feelings among fans. He is still active in Nollywood. Both as a producer and an actor.
As at the time of this article, Desmond turned 51 a week ago with his timeline filled with goodwill messages from his fellow actors and celebrities.
8. Kate Henshaw
The youngest of them all. Kate Henshaw is so young that if she puts on a high school uniform, you’d believe she was a senior in high school because of how young she looks. Fans have attributed her “forever young” physique to physical fitness as the actor is a gym rat.
Genes still do their thing and it seems Kate’s genes are just remarkable. The actress was born on July 19, 1971. She is currently 53 years old. 53 and she is a sight for sore eyes.
The Calabar-born actress launched her career in the industry in 1993 with the film, When the Sun Sets and she got the lead role in the film. Since then, the actress has starred in over 100 movies in Nollywood taking different roles and personalities.
Kate also dabbled into politics at some point in 2014 to represent the Calabar municipal Federal constituency but she lost. In 2025, she was appointed the Special Adviser Liaison Lagos by the Cross River State Governor at the time.
9. Shaffy Bello
Shaffy Bello is the definition of “class” and one can easily identify this from her choice of words, poise, posture, diction and everything about her. Unlike Kate, she does not have the physique to fit into a high school uniform perfectly and look like a high schooler.
What Shaffy has is the audacity of a 20-year old, the fashion sense of a millennial and a work of art body that does not scream 50+. Born on October 8, 1970, she is currently 54 years old.
Shaffy has featured in a lot of Nollywood movies but the most recent was her feature in Prime Video’s original film, Christmas in Lagos as directed by Jade Osiberu. Shaffy got her viewers wishing Nollywood would explore more films about old people’s love like the way it was depicted in Christmas in Lagos.
Shaffy has also dabbled into music. In 1997, she released “love me jeje” with Seyi Sodimu. The song, which has now been sampled by Grammy-winning artist, Tems in her 2024 Afrobeats single, Love Me Jeje.
10. Richard Mofe-Damijo
RMD, as he is fondly called is who a lot of fans have described to be a “sugar daddy” because his physique fits the description, especially his white beards and dreamy outfits that are tailored perfectly.
At 63, Richard Mofe-Damijo has stolen the hearts of a lot of young viewers with his performances and his “youthfulness”. The actor doesn’t look or act his age. His role in the movie “Fine Wine” attests to that. His ability to look 20 years younger than his age for a movie is a talent.
RMD is a lawyer and former journalist. The actor was the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State in 2009. During his early days in Nollywood, RMD starred in a lot of love movies with the likes of Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Stella Damasus and more.
Most recent of his works was his feature in Prime Video’s original film, Christmas in Lagos as directed by Jade Osiberu. He was one of Shaffy Bello’s love interest in the film.
