Fathia Balogun and Monalisa make our list of top Nollywood actresses who are divorced. Photo: Filed
Photo: Fathia Balogun and Monalisa.
The Nigerian movie industry has seen numerous talented and strong ladies who despite all they have gone through still manage to stay ahead of their pairs. They might be single mothers or members of the spinster’s club, they still manage to keep their heads high.

Here are 10 divorced Nollywood actresses we admire so much…

Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele 

Fans and colleagues raised eyebrows even at the peak of Funke Akindele’s romance with estranged hubby, Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede. The duo later went on with the wedding which barely lasted for 12 months. However, Funke Akindele remains one of the biggest thespians in the industry with mouthwatering endorsements.

Ini Edo
Ini Edo. Photo: Instagram
Photo: Ini Edo, Instagram
It began with a rumour that beautiful Nollywood actress was having marriage troubles. Then news went viral that the marriage had broken up with different allegations raised. Ini Edo however appears to have gotten her groove back.

Doris Simeon
Doris Simeon
Photo: Doris Simeon
Doris Simeon was formally married to filmmaker, Daniel Ademinokan after the couple met on a movie set in 2006. The couple welcomed their only son, David on April 4, 2008 but not even that could save the marriage as the couple separated 2 years later. While Doris has remained single and focusing on her career. The beautiful Edo born actress is having a swell time with her television show, Faaji Extra being highly rated while she also recently renewed her endorsement deal with Ribena.

Monalisa Chinda



monalisa chinda

Beautiful and talented, Monalisa Chinda also has a place on the list of divorced Nollywood actresses who are yet to remarry. The mother of 1 got married to Dejo Richards in 2004. The marriage packed up years later after producing a daughter named Tamara. The actress cum television presenter has since moved on and was once linked to Lanre Nzeribe but the romance didn’t last long. She remains openly single while focusing on acting and her recently launched show. Many refer to her as one of the most stunning actresses in the industry.

Mbong Amata

Mbong Amata

Former beauty queen, Mbong Amata shocked many when she announced her separation from ex-hubby, Jeta Amata after 10 years and 1 daughter. The duo appeared to be a perfect couple until the sad news went viral. According to Jeta, ‘I stole her youth and didn’t let her live her dream so it was better to let her go and find new adventures. She’s happy and so am I.’ It however appears that many of their fans are not happy. The ‘Black November’ actress has since moved on to new flames although she is currently not openly linked with any man. Mbong is unarguably one of the most beautiful thespians in Nollywood.

Stella Damasus

Stella-Damasus

Years after the death of her first husband, Jaiye Aboderin, Stella Damasus remarried Emeka Nzeribe but sadly the marriage lasted for barely 9 months. The actress has also been named as the reason Daniel Ademinokan abandoned his former wife, Doris Simeon although NET cannot independently verify this claim. Stella has also been linked with numerous men but she appears to have settled for Daniel with reports having it that the couple has secretly tied the knots. Stella remains one of the most talked about actresses in the industry.

Kate Henshaw
(Kate Hensahw turns 44 today. Photo: Filed)
Photo: Kate Hensahw 
Ageless actress, Kate Henshaw was married to Roderick James Nuttal for over 10 years but the marriage collapsed like a pack of cards after the actress allegedly uncovered an extra-marital affair between her hubby and his secretary who was identified as one Angela Gordon. Kate has since moved on with her life focusing on acting and her engagement as a reality show judge. Her home in Lekki recently got razed but the actress seems to have bounced back. And yes, everyone simply loves Kate.

Ayo Adesanya

Ayo Adesanya is 46 years today. Photo: Filed

Ayo Adesanya was married to movie director, Goriola Hassan for about 10 years before the actress who recently celebrated her birthday and 20 years on stage called it quits in 2008. It has been almost 7 years since Ayo moved out of her matrimonial home but surprisingly the beautiful Ijebu born thespian has not remarried. Although she has since gotten her groove back, her major focus has been the upkeep of her son, Farid.

Fathia Balogun

Fathia Balogun

The failed marriage of Fathia Balogun and Saidi Balogun remains one of the most talked about celebrity union gone sour in the industry. The couple divorced in 2006 after the union produced 2 kids although Fathia has another daughter from a previous relationship. Since the failure of her marriage, Fathia has been focused on her career and remains one of the most sought after actresses in the industry. The 46 year old Delta state born actress is also one of the turn up queens from the Yoruba section of Nollywood.