Bayelsa is a state in southern Nigeria in the core Niger Delta region, between Delta State and Rivers State. Its capital is Yenagoa. The main language spoken is Ijaw with dialects such as Kolukuma, Mein, Bomu, Nembe, Epie-Atisa, and Ogbia. Like the rest of Nigeria, English is the official language. Here are 10 talented nollywood actors and actresses from the state:


1. Dakore Egbuson-Akande

Dakore Egbuson-Akande, born Dakore Omobola Egbuson ) is a Nigerian actress. She is an ambassador for Amnesty International, Amstel Malta and Oxfam of America. Dakore was born in Bayelsa State as the first child of her parents. She attended Corona School and Federal Government Girls' College in Lagos and Bauchi respectively. She studied mass communication at the University of Lagos but had to drop out due to incessant strikes. She is currently married with 2 children.


2. Elaweremi P. Elaweremi

Elaweremi P. Elaweremi, born on 24th of February, is a Nollywood actor who mostly acts as kings in Nigerian movies. Elaweremi P. Elaweremi is also known as 'King of Nollywood' due to his numerous movies where he played the role of kings. Elaweremi P. Elaweremi has featured in many Nollywood movies such as The Feast Of Blood, Forbidden, Local Palace Wife, Royal Ghost, Deeper Than The Gods, Seed Of Fate, Women In Power among others. laweremi P. Elaweremi is from Bayelsa state, Nigeria.


3. Daniel Lloyd

Daniel Lloyd who is predominantly known for his roles in Nollywood movies is a Nigerian talent manager and actor who once managed the Nigerian artist named Timaya and is one of the few Nigerian actors to feature in Bollywood movie productions. In 2016 Lloyd was nominated for Most Promising Actor of the Year (English) at the City People Entertainment Awards. Lloyd is from the Ijaw tribe in Bayelsa State which is a south-south geographical area of Nigeria occupied predominantly by the minority tribes in Nigeria as well as the Igbo people . Lloyd although hailing from south-south Nigeria was born in Lagos State which is south-west Nigeria and attended university in Enugu State which is south-east Nigeria. Lloyd graduated from the Enugu State University of Science and Technology with a B.Sc. degree in civil engineering. Lloyd began acting in his local church within Nigeria where he was a member of the church drama group. Lloyd then decided to enrol in a “Street to star competition” in Rivers State , specifically in Port-Harcourt which was a talent hunt event organized by the Nigerian actress Hilda Dokubo and her husband named Karo Mrakpor in alliance with the Rivers State government . Lloyd emerged as the first runner up as he finished second best in the event. Lloyd’s official acting career debuted in 2006 with a movie titled Tempted to touch . However his big break into the Nigerian movie industry was featuring in a TV series soap opera titled “ Pradah” by Nollywood actress Tricia Eseigbe. He played the role of a character called Patrick. Lloyd is one of the first Nigerian actors to feature in the Indian movie industry commonly known as Bollywood in a movie titled J.U.D.E where he played the role of a character named Jude. In some reputable print media houses within Nigeria he is reported to be the first Nigerian actor to appear in an Indian movie whilst others report this to be arguable. Lloyd asides being an actor, used to be a talent manager and managed the Nigerian artist. Timaya whom he met at the “straight to star” talent hunt show event in Port Harcourt in 2006 whilst Timaya was in the music category of the show, Lloyd was in the acting category of the show. Nominated for Most Promising Actor of the Year (English) at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2016.


4. Timini Egbuson

Timini Egbuson is an award-winning Nigerian actor, model and presenter. He was born in Bayelsa State. He's a graduate of psychology from University of Lagos. He became notable in 2013 after he played Tobi in the television series Shuga. He hosted GT Bank's Fashion week red carpet alongside Sharon Ooja in 2017. Timini Egbuson won the Best Actor in a Drama at the 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) for his role in the movie Elevator Baby. Timini was born in Bayelsa state and is the younger brother to notable actress, Dakore Akande. He got his primary school education from Greenspring Montessori, The Afro School and St Catherine's. He attended Adebayo Mokuolu College, Lagos. He studied Psychology in the University of Lagos. He graduated in the year 2011. He started his acting career in 2010, on M-net's soap opera Tinsel. At the 2020 AMVCA awards timini won the Best Actor in a drama for his role in Elevator baby.


5. Tamara Eteimo

Tamara Eteimo (born July 24, 1987) also known by her stage name Tamara Jones, is a Nigerian R&B singer-songwriter and actress from Bayelsa state. Since her Nollywood film debut in 2011, right after she won the seventh edition of the Next Movie Star reality show, the actress has appeared in over 50 films. She was ranked second in Charles Novia's annual rankings of Nollywood actresses for 2013 and has been nominated for numerous awards. Eteimo completed her primary and secondary school education in Port Harcourt before enrolling at the University of Port Harcourt to study Theatre Arts. As of May 2010, she had released singles "Vibrate" and "Na Only you" from her debut studio album.


6. Becky Okpotolomo

Becky is a beautiful uprising Nollywood actress, model, entrepreneur and brand influencer, born on the 21st of September. She is known for her famous role in the movie titled 'Pretty Demon' and Arrows of Love'. The Actress is gifted & skilful, she can fit in any character given to her by the movie director or producer.

Becky Okpotolomo is from Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, she completed both her primary & secondary school education. After completing her secondary school Becky obtained her Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management at Accra Institute Technology (AIT) Accra, Ghana.

Becky has been featured in more than 30 Movies and has starred alongside Nollywood A

actors and actresses such as: Kanayo O. Kanayo, Ebelle Okaro, Stephen Odimgbe, Nonso Diobi, Somadina, Onny Micheal, Joyce Kalu etc.









7. Sonia Sunday

Beautiful, intelligent, talented and Miss Nollywood international 2019 winner, Her Majesty Queen Sonia Sunday is from Ekeremor, Bayelsa state and she is one of the fast rising actors in the Nigerian movie industry due to her extra ordinary style in interpreting scripts. This gorgeous beauty queen from Bayelsa state did not only win the desirable crown however conquered hearts still.

Sonia is an actress and producer in the Nigerian movie industry Nollywood was crowned Miss Nollywood international 2019 at the Benizia Hotel Asaba Delta state among other four girls.

The pageant registered over 60 contestants and 40 were screened out and she participated alongside other beautiful girls and five person was crowned.










8. Timipre Sylva Olali

Timipre Sylva Olali generally called Timama is a Nigerian Movie Star. He hails From Korokorosei and Azuzuama all in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. He started his early education in Entertainment from community secondary school Okoroma Nembe, where He was made the social prefect. And the award winning Best Actor in the school. He attended the University of Port Harcourt, where he Had his first degree on Theater Arts. After wish he had so many accomplishments in the world of entertainment in Nigeria. Among his accomplishments he is the Best Actor Bayelsa state 2018/2019 BMA award. And currently mr. Nollywood Nigeria.


9. Josiah Racheal (Jossy Ray)

The pretty talented fast rising actress, Josiah Racheal popularly known as Jossy Ray is from Epie-Atissa, Bayelsa state.

Jossy Ray has featured in movies like; Unbroken Home, Nze Secret etc and starred alongside Nollywood Actors such as Yvonne Jegede, Ebelle Okaro, Lizzy Gold, Mc macaroni, Angel Palazzo, Jazzy Okey, Gift Okorie etc.












10. Iprite Jackson

Iprite Jackson, born on the 15th of October is a sketch Artist, Portraitist and also an actor. Jackson has been giving out good artworks to his clients in Bayelsa state & Nigeria at large. He has starred in some Nollywood movies alongside Nollywood Actors such as; Nosa Rex, Somadina Adinma, Browny Igboegwu, Columbus Irosanga etc