3 Nigerian Actors Who Are Also Politicians

Some actors in the Nigerian movie industry have been able to move into another stage aside from partaking in acting scenes. Some have boldly joined the political grounds while pursuing their acting careers at the same time.

INI EDO

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Ini Edo is one of the oldest Nollywood actresses and also very influential in the country. Ini Edo has been in the acting scene for over a decade and still counting. In 2016, Ini Edo was appointed as the Special Advisor on Tourism to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State Nigeria. Her appointment was renewed not too long along which means, she still maintains her position to the Governor.

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DESMOND ELLIOT

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Desmond Elliot before joining politics was a popular actor who featured in several movies and soap operas like Final Tussle, A better place, strange love, the bet, hold me down, and many others. Desmond Elliot contested and won the elections in 2015 for the Surulere constituency which has made him a part of the Lagos State house of Assembly.

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FEMI ADEBAYO

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Femi is a Nigerian actor, producer, lawyer, director, and politician. He is currently in his 50s and has featured in movies like Heaven on my mind, October 1st, Apaadi, and many others. Femi is currently the Special Advisor to the Governor of Kwara State, Nigeria on Arts, culture, and tourism.

Source: www.ghgossip.com

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