Ben Okegwale

Ben Okegwale is a veteran Nollywood actor who has been active in the Nigerian film industry for over 20 years. Some of his notable films include, Kings Battle (2019), Adesuwa (Oba Akengbuda) (2012), and What Makes You Tick (2017).

In May 2025, Okegwale made headlines when he openly appealed to the public for financial assistance. In a video interview documented by digital storyteller Lucky Udu, he shared that despite his long tenure in Nollywood, the industry had become unsustainable for him, noting that he was being offered exploitative payouts as low as ₦10,000 for movie roles.