Top 7 tallest Female Nigerian Celebrities
Excel Magazine recognizes these talented Nigerian celebrities who have always shown us that tall is the new cool. Their amazing height, elegance and poise will leave you craving for some extra inches. Check out these towering beauties below:
Nancy Isime
Nancy is a 5’3″. The screen diva is a Nollywood actress, model and media personality. Isime began a career as an actress in the TV series ‘Echoes’ in 2011 and has featured in numerous hit movies since then. She’s also a widely admired event host, popular for hosting shows like the Headies Awards, the Voice Nigeria and recently her own show, ‘The Nancy Isime Show’.
Ini Edo
Iniobong Edo Ekim (Ini Edo) is a 5’3″. The popular award-winning Nollywood actress is loved not only for her glowing dark-skin tone, but also for being exceptionally fashionable.
Alex Unusual
Alexandra Sandra Asogwa Amuche (Alex Unusual) as her professional implies is unusually tall. She’s a 5’11”. The reality TV star is both an actress, brand infulencer and a model. She made her acting debut in Ayo Makun’s comedy drama, ‘Merry Men 2’ and recently premiered her debut short film titled “Nucleus” in March 7, 2021. The 25-year-old is a social media delight and a born fashionista.
Beverly Osu
Beverly Ada Mary Osu is a 5’7″. Right from her days on the reality TV show, Big Brother Africa, Season 8 where she gained prominence, Beverly’s height has always been a distinguishing factor. The 28-year-old is a Nigerian actress, model, video vixen and media personality. Her dazzling look is complimented by her black skin tone, eyes, and hair, making her unique and charmingly attractive to fans. Osu is the true definition of African beauty and brains.
Kate Henshaw
Popular Nigerian actress, Kate Henshaw is a 5’8″. The award-winning thespian who recently clocked 50 has starred in over 45 Nollywood movies, winning numerous awards especially for her lead role in the 2007 movie, ‘Stronger than Pain’. When she’s not doing politics, Henshaw is a fitness enthusiast and a rights activist.
Sharon Ooja
This Nollywood diva stands tall at a 5’9″. The Plateau-bred actress came into limelight after she played the role of “Shalewa” in the Ndani TV series, ‘Skinny Girl in Transit’. She recently played Oloture in the Netflix Original movie, Òlòtūré. Apart from her on-screen talent, she’s also loved for her impeccable fashion taste and consistently turns it up on red carpets, events and fashion shows.
Stephanie Okereke Linus
Nigerian actress, Stephanie Okereke Linus sits elegantly at a 5’7″. She’s a film director, movie producer and brand influencer. In 2002, she emerged first runner up in the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant. With her height, pretty face and good looks the producer of ‘Through the glass’ and ‘Dry’ is definitely a head turner and has all it takes to keep her fans gushing for a long while.
Written by: Okiemute Abraham