- The Edo culture is one of the richest, most enduring and stubborn of the great West African traditions
- Nollywood is the second most followed movie industry in the world after Hollywood, and some of its most prominent actresses are of Edo origin, like Toyin Abraham, Nancy Isime and more
- Legit.ng in this article pays tribute to the contributions of the Edo kingdom to Nollywood by celebrating some of the top actresses from the former West African empire
The Nigerian movie industry is a cesspool of talents from different parts of the country. However, one particular region has been a huge contributor to the immense growth of the Nigerian film industry.
Over the years, Edo state has shown that it is a great producer of thespians and entertainers. Some of the greatest actresses and filmmakers to have graced Nollywood are of Edo origin.
