'I was paid over N1 million for ‘Monica 2’ role' - Actress Blessing Onwukwe
Actress Blessing Onwukwe has disclosed that she was paid more than N1 million for her role in the second instalment of the viral Nollywood film ‘Monica’. Speaking on Yanga FM,
Actress Blessing Onwukwe has disclosed that she was paid more than N1 million for her role in the second instalment of the viral Nollywood film 'Monica'.
Speaking on Yanga FM, the actress, widely known for her portrayal of the controversial “Mama Monica,” said the film's success was reflected in her compensation.
She confirmed that her earnings for 'Monica 2' exceeded N1 million, without stating an exact figure.
“Monica passed one million. It passed the one-million mark for Monica II. I don’t want to call any other amount, but it’s more than one million,” she said.
Onwukwe explained that she was unexpectedly approached for the role and spent time developing a backstory for the character before production began.
She said the preparation helped her deliver the emotionally intense performance that has drawn widespread attention online.
“I started thinking about how I was going to bring the character to life. I had to create a background story for her,” she explained.
'Monica', starring Uche Montana, has become one of Nollywood’s biggest releases of 2026, amassing millions of views on YouTube.
The film centres on family struggles and the burden of being a firstborn daughter, with Onwukwe’s depiction of the manipulative mother figure earning particular praise from audiences.
