The movie industry in Nigeria aptly tagged; Nollywood is one of the top three leading motion picture industries in the world. Few weeks ago, Nollywood celebrated its 20 years of existence, though that is still being argued by some of its stakeholders who believe the industry is even older than Nigeria, which gained independence in 1960.

However, whether the industry is 20 or 60 years old, there are some major players in front of the camera who wield huge influences in the industry. These set of people shape and in some ways, dictate what goes on in this important sector of the entertainment industry in Nigeria.

Apart from being the popular faces most movie buffs see on their screens, these stars are in the forefront of some sharing formulas whenever there is a national cake to eat.

Not too long ago, a Governor of a South-South State in Nigeria gave the industry N50 million, some of these players were fully involved in allotting what goes to any group within the system. One of them even reportedly pocketed over N5 million from the spoils. That shows that bubble would burst if she is not carried along.

Here are some of the most influential Nollywood stars.