Nollywood actress Blessing Onwukwe has disclosed that she received more than ₦1 million for her role in the second part of the viral movie Monica.
Speaking during an interview with Yanga FM on Tuesday, the actress, widely recognised for portraying the controversial “Mama Monica” character, said the film’s success was reflected in her earnings.
“Monica passed one million. It passed one million for Monica II. I don’t want to call any other amount, but it’s more than one million,” she said.
Onwukwe also explained how she landed the role, revealing that she was contacted unexpectedly before carefully studying the script to fully understand the character.
“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.
The actress said she prepared mentally for the role long before filming started, adding that the process helped her deliver the emotionally charged “Mama Monica” performance that has generated discussions online.
Monica, starring Uche Montana, has become one of Nollywood’s biggest movie releases of 2026, attracting millions of views on YouTube.
The film, which centres on family struggles and the difficulties faced by a firstborn daughter, has continued to spark strong reactions from viewers, many of whom praised Onwukwe’s convincing portrayal of a manipulative mother figure.