Bella Naija's Hottest Bachelorettes in Nigerian Entertainment – 2009

Linda Ikeji’s legion of online fans see her as a sister, confidante and role model. Ex-model, blogger and entrepreneur is not afraid to share her vulnerabilities and thoughts on her blog. Juggling a popular blog, clothing line, modelling agency and magazine is hard work but Linda makes it look easy.

Actress/Screenwriter/Mathematician/Statistician Uche Jombo is a women with so many facets. She has built a strong reputation and following among Nollywood fans and her star keeps rising. Uche was recently chosen as one of Globacom’s brand ambassadors and also has new exciting movie projects in the works.

Not many actresses can deliver a role with the conviction that Dakore Egbuson can. Her fans have been missing her on the big screen lately but she can heard on the radio in ads for Amstel Malta. She is also working on a TV and music career. Good luck Dakore!

TV Personality Dorisha George has been on Nigerian TV for over a year via HipOnTV. Dorisha has inspired many young ladies to pursue a career in TV presenting and continues to build her fanbase.

Isio Wanogho’s star is definitely rising! This Creative Arts graduate of the University of Lagos was one of the most successful locally based models in Nigeria. Now she is focusing on her career as a TV personality on Spice TV as well as developing a new clothing line De-laVega.

Rapper Kel is taking on a genre dominated by men and she is doing more than holding her own. Anyone who has heard her on tracks alongside accomplished male rappers will have to admit that she is bold! Kel recently scooped the SMVA for Discovery of the Year and will be releasing her debut album – The Investment soon.

If there ever was a Nigerian Cinderella story, this is it! Mercy Johnson sold pure water on the street of Lagos before getting her big break. According to Mercy, she attended auditions in torn clothes before finally getting her breakthrough. While many might focus on her provocative clothing, there is much more to Mercy. She spends a large percentage of her income on charity initiatives and her story has inspired many to believe that indeed – yes they can.

Sasha can be referred to as a pioneer – during her time in the music industry, she has broken many boundaries and proven that you do not have to be one of the boys to do rap. At a time when female rappers had to blend in and hide anything that highlighted their femininity, Sasha bucked the trend and did things her way. Her 2nd album is in the works and will be released soon – buzz single ‘Gidi Babe’ explored social issues and got a strong response from fans and media.

We absolutely love feisty Omawumi! She is uber confident, extremely talented and not afraid to speak her mind. With the success of her first single ‘In the Music’, her awards scoop at the HipHop World Awards, we cannot wait for her debut album to drop.

Rita Dominic is no longer just an actress – she is a budding brand! Rita has been in the Nollywood industry for over a decade and yet she remains fresh and relevant. Rita is one of Globacom’s Nollywood ambassadors, she was chosen by MNet to visit Malawi and remains one of the best loved Nollywood actresses.

Beautiful and talented Funke Akindele is such a talented actress, producer and screenwriter – this is evidenced by the fact that she was the driving force behind the JENIFA phenomenon. Funke is now enjoying the fruits of her labour – a massive fanbase and financial success. We cant wait to see what Funke cooks up next

Nigeria’s sweetheart Genevieve Nnaji is beautiful and multi-talented! An actress, musician and now a designer. Genevieve exemplifies the saying that hardwork and persistence leads to success

When it comes to Ex-beauty queen Munachi Abii, there is more than meets the eye. At first glance, you see the pretty beauty queen but delve deeper and you discover that Munachi is an aspiring musician who has worked extremely hard to get to where she is. Growing up in a single parent household with a beautiful mother who was struck with polio and having to work and save to pay for school. Munachi will be releasing her first single soon and based on past features on other artistes songs – we expect that it will be hot!

You know her as the cantankerous wife of Ramsey Noah’s character in the blockbuster Nollywood movie – Reloaded. She was outstanding in that role but there is much more to Nse Ikpe Etim – she is no one hit wonder – her performance in her forthcoming movies will blow you away plus she is an accomplished scriptwriter.

via bellanaija.com