Top 5 Siblings in Nollywood you should know

Nigeria is home to one of the largest and most prolific movie industries in the world, known as Nollywood. The industry has produced many talented actors and actresses who have entertained millions of viewers with their captivating performances.

Some of these stars have siblings who are also in the movie industry, either as actors, producers, directors, or editors. In this blog post, we will highlight the top 5 siblings in the Nigerian movie industry, based on their popularity, achievements, and contributions to Nollywood.

1. Kunle and Gabriel Afolayan

Kunle and Gabriel Afolayan are siblings who have made a name for themselves in the Nigerian movie industry. He is a renowned producer and director who has won several awards for his movies, such as The Figurine, October 1, Phone Swap, and Citation.

He is also the founder of Golden Effects Pictures, a production company that has produced many quality movies. Gabriel is a multi-award-winning actor and singer who has starred in many movies, such as Madam Dearest, Hoodrush, Ojuju, and Coming from Insanity.

He is also known by his stage name G-Fresh as a musician. The brothers are sons of the late veteran actor Adeyemi Afolayan, popularly known as Ade Love.

2. Chidinma and Chidiebere Aneke

Chidinma and Chidiebere Aneke are identical twins who are popularly known as the Aneke twins in Nollywood.

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They are actresses and movie producers who have featured in many movies, such as Desperate Twins, Jealous Friends, Broken Ambition, and Blind Choice.

They are also known for their philanthropic activities and empowerment programs for young women. The twins are from Enugu State and they are the last children of their family.

3. Yul and Linc Edochie

Yul and Linc Edochie are siblings who are also sons of the legendary actor Pete Edochie. He is one of the most popular actors in Nollywood who has starred in many movies, such as Wind of Glory, The Lamb, The Expendables, and Mummy Why.

He is also a politician who contested for the governorship of Anambra State in 2017. Linc is also an actor, filmmaker, producer, and director who has acted in many movies, such as Across the Niger, Royal Challenge, The Illiterate, and Royal War.

He is also the founder of Take 5 Productions, a production outfit that has produced many movies.

4. Funke and Poga Akindele

Funke and Poga Akindele are siblings who are both in the entertainment industry. Renowned actress best known as Jenifa in the comedy series “Jenifa’s Diary.”

She has also acted in many movies, such as Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Moms at War, Your Excellency, and Chief Daddy. She is also a producer and director who owns Scene One Productions, a production company that has produced many movies and TV shows.

Poga is a movie editor who has worked on many projects, such as Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Alakada Reloaded, Bling Lagosians, and Who’s the Boss. He is also a proud father of two sons.

5. Dakore and Timini Egbuson

Dakore and Timini Egbuson are sister and brother who have both made a name for themselves in the industry.

She is one of the most popular actresses in Nollywood, with movies such as Isoken, Fifty, Chief Daddy, and The Set Up to her credit.

She is also a brand ambassador and a humanitarian. Timini is a rising star who has featured in movies such as Elevator Baby, Shuga, MTV Base’s Shuga Naija, and Quam’s Money. He is also a model and a social media influencer.

These are some of the siblings who have made their mark in the Nigerian movie industry. They have shown that talent runs in their families and they have contributed to the growth and development of Nollywood.