Nkiru Sylvanus

Nkiru Sylvanus Riches (born 21 April 1985) is a Nigerian actress and politician. She has featured in over two hundred movies and has been nominated for Best Actress of the Year at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. Sylvanus was born in Osisioma, Aba, a city located in Abia State, She attended Ohabiam Primary and Secondary School, where she obtained her first school leaving certificate and West African Senior School Certificate. She also attended the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, graduating with a BSc degree in mass communication. Described by The Punch newspaper as a veteran, Sylvanus began her acting career at the age of 16, in 2001, and her breakout role came in 2002 with the film 'A Cry for Help', where she played Blessing, earning her the nickname 'Ble-Ble. She has been featured in over 800 Nollywood movies. Her first acting was by coincidence when Her house was asked to be used as a King's Palace in a movie. She has been featured twice (2017 & 2018) in The Guardian's publication on Celebrities Who Made Headlines.