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A collage of Nollywood villains (from left to right): Kanayo O. Kanayo, Patience Ozokwor, Chiwetalu Agu, Hanks Anuku.

A collage of Nollywood villains (from left to right): Kanayo O. Kanayo, Patience Ozokwor, Chiwetalu Agu, Hanks Anuku.

Image illustration by Kaushik Kalidindi for OkayAfrica.

Ranking Nollywood Actors Who Play Villains the Best

Nollywood villains are as old as the industry, with on-screen acts that are fantastically wicked or terrifying. From domineering witches to ruthless gang leaders, these movie icons have cemented their status in villany.