5. Sello Maake – He has been part of the South African movie industry for a long time. He was inspired to act from watching too many movies as a child. As a result, he began growing his talent early in life. He made his debut in 1989 and did rise to fame subsequently in life. Sello has appeared in as many movies as TV series in South Africa and beyond.
4. Ruth Ndulu Maingi – As a growing girl, she was popular for her dancing skills, and later on she became one of Kenya’s most popular actors. Ruth has featured in several movies and earned herself an Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for Best Lead Actress in the movie ‘Mama Duka’
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3. Pearl Thusi – South African actress Thusi has gone out and beyond to show the world that she is a superstar. From TV host to playing the lead in the upcoming first Netflix original African series, Queen Sono. She is South Africa’s most esteemed actress.
2. Banky W – The Nigerian music lord Banky W seems to be doing even better in Nollywood since he moved from music to acting. Other than being a talented actor, he is also active in politics. He has about 4 million Instagram followers, making him the actor with the highest following in Nigeria.
1. Funke Akindele – The ‘Jenifa‘ actress is quickly attaining the status of the most popular African actress. Her cheerful nature makes her a social media magnet with over 7.4 million followers on Instagram. She is famous for her exceptional acting skills and she carries one of the most positive attitudes we have ever seen among African stars.
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