Valentine’s Day: 6 Nollywood Actors Known for Playing Roles of Lover Boys in Movies

Valentine’s Day: 6 Nollywood Actors Known for Playing Roles of Lover Boys in Movies

  • The whole of social media extolled love and romance as Nigerians celebrated their significant other for the occasion of Valentine
  • Legit.ng seized the opportunity to spotlight the movie industry practitioners who impress in the roles of lovers
  • From the old generation to the new generation, most of these actors used their chiselled features and robust presence to give fans a screen climax

Valentine’s Day is upon us again and Legit.ng decided to celebrate some Nollywood actors praised for their lover boy roles in movies.

For this context lover boy will be used to describe popular male movie stars who are mostly identified by their romantic roles in films, due to their amazing screen deliveries.

Timini Egbuson, Emeka Ike, Kunle Remi
New and old generation lover boys of Nollywood. Credit: @timini, @emekaike, @kunleremiofficial
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As Nigerians in love observe Valentine's Day, Legit.ng has compiled a list of famous 6 actors known for executing affectionate seamlessly.

Ramsey Nouah

Ramsey Noah, born to a Lebanese father and a Yoruba mother from Owo, Ondo State, began his acting career in the early 1990s.

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Known for his numerous lead roles in romantic films, he has earned the nickname "Lover-Boy" for his charming portrayals.

Today, he is considered one of Nigeria’s most sought-after actors, having appeared in tons of films throughout his illustrious career.

Emeka Ike

Emeka Ike is a talented and popular Nigerian actor and producer who has been a prominent figure in Nollywood for many years.

He was widely known for his theatrical flair as a lover boy and was mostly paired with his colleague Genevieve Nnaji as they both gave off good screen chemistry.

Jim Iyke

Nollywood star Jim Iyke began acting in 1998 and reportedly appeared in over 150 films.

The actor is mostly known for his charming and romantic roles with women in movies.

Tony Umez

This is another accomplished veteran actor who has appeared in over 200 films in the English and Yoruba genres.

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Tony Umez is known for his profound love in movies, thus it's no surprise that he was likened to BBNaija lockdown resident Ozo over his bond with Nengi within the house.

Lateef Adedimeji

Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji is well-known in the Nigerian film industry and can be considered the glamour boy of Yoruba films.

He possesses elegance and distinguishing characteristics that enhance him to portray love and romance-related parts in movies.

Kunle Remi

Oyekunle Oluwaremi Opeyemi is a Nigerian model and actor who gained recognition after he won the Gulder Ultimate Search Season 7.

He is also known for his unique embodiment of a lover boy role in films. With his attractive physique and natural charisma, Remi delivers his lines with charm.

Fredrick Leonard

When searching for a striking actor with the perfect physical features to captivate audiences, Fredrick Leonard is the name to remember.

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He has made an impression as one of the Nollywood heartthrobs with his impressive performances and charm on screen. The Anambra-born actor debuted his career into the Nigerian movie industry in 2001.

Timini Egbuson

This list wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Timini Egbuson, who has become a staple in the Nollywood industry as a certified lover boy.

After starting his acting career in 2010 on M-Net's soap opera Tinsel, Timini's crowning moment arguably came at the 2020 AMVCA awards as he won the Best Actor in a drama for his role in Elevator Baby.

Timini is one of the most sought-after Nollywood actors for his exceptional screen deliveries.

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Timini's look became a topic of interest among fans and observers on social media.

Despite the attention surrounding his appearance, he has continued to push his craft in the Nollywood industry.

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His confidence and self-assurance are evident in his performance, talent, hard work, and dedication.

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Chinasa Afigbo (Entertainment Editor) Chinasa Afigbo is a pop culture/music journalist and content writer with over four years of experience in other mainstream media organisations, including Vanguard Media and Guardian Life. She holds a degree in Information Management Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). She also moved on to pursue courses in writing & media communications. Chinasa has also been published in other Intl journals, like The African Report. Reach her at: chinasa.afigbo@corp.legit.ng.