Nollywood is bringing together some of its most recognisable names for Tornado, a new film directed by Moses Inwang that is set to arrive on Netflix in September 2026.
The film has already drawn attention for its unusually broad ensemble, bringing together established screen veterans, contemporary Nollywood stars, comedians and emerging actors. Promotional material for the film identifies Ramsey Nouah and Chidi Mokeme among its leading names and lists a September 4 Netflix release.
For viewers deciding what to watch when Tornado lands on the streaming platform, here is a look at the actors making up its cast.
Ramsey Nouah
Ramsey Nouah is one of the most recognisable faces in Nigerian cinema and a veteran of Nollywood’s transition from home-video productions to a more internationally visible film industry.
Known for roles across romance, drama, action and crime films, Nouah has also established himself behind the camera as a director. His presence gives Tornado one of its biggest names and connects the film to several generations of Nollywood audiences.
Chidi Mokeme
Chidi Mokeme brings another veteran presence to the film.
The actor has built a career around dramatic and often physically demanding roles, earning renewed international attention through Netflix’s Shanty Town. His ability to play intense and complicated characters has made him one of Nollywood’s most dependable dramatic performers.
His pairing with Ramsey Nouah gives Tornado two actors whose careers span decades of Nigerian screen history.
Adunni Ade
Adunni Ade is part of a generation of Nigerian actors who have become prominent across both cinema and streaming productions.
An actor, producer and filmmaker, Ade has appeared in numerous Nigerian productions and has built a reputation for moving comfortably between drama, comedy and more commercially driven projects.
Her inclusion adds another established female presence to Tornado‘s ensemble.
Sharon Ooja
Sharon Ooja has become one of the most recognisable contemporary faces in Nigerian entertainment.
She first gained widespread attention through television and web productions before moving into major film roles. Her performances have included romantic dramas, comedies and ensemble productions, while her work in films such as The Bling Lagosians, King of Boys: The Return of the King and The Smart Money Woman helped establish her as a major contemporary Nollywood actor.
Her appearance in Tornado adds a younger but already well-established star to the cast.
Gbenga Titiloye
Gbenga Titiloye is one of the more experienced actors in the ensemble.
His career has included television and film roles across drama and comedy, with the actor often taking on authoritative or complex characters. His presence gives the production another performer with extensive experience working within Nigerian television and cinema.
Uche Montana
Uche Montana has become increasingly prominent in Nollywood, particularly through streaming productions.
The actor has built a following through film and television roles that have showcased her versatility across romance, drama and thriller projects. Her growing profile makes Tornado another significant addition to her expanding filmography.
Adjetey Anang
Ghanaian actor Adjetey Anang gives Tornado a distinctly West African dimension.
Anang is one of Ghana’s best-known actors, with a career spanning film, television and theatre. He is internationally recognised for his work in Ghanaian cinema and for appearances in productions that have reached audiences beyond the country.
His inclusion also reflects the increasingly cross-border nature of West African filmmaking.
Jackie Appiah
Another Ghanaian star in the cast, Jackie Appiah is one of the most recognisable actresses to emerge from West African cinema.
Her career has stretched across Ghanaian and Nigerian productions, making her familiar to audiences across the continent. Appiah has appeared in numerous popular African films and has received major industry recognition during her career.
Her presence alongside Nigerian stars gives Tornado another important Ghana-Nigeria connection.
Lasisi Elenu
Lasisi Elenu brings a different kind of entertainment background to the cast.
Best known for his comedy and social-media sketches, he has developed a large audience through his distinctive comedic performances. His transition into film has allowed him to bring that comic sensibility into scripted productions.
In a cast dominated by experienced dramatic actors, his presence could provide a different energy.
Michelle Dede
Michelle Dede is another familiar face to Nigerian television and film audiences.
The actress, presenter and media personality has worked across entertainment and broadcasting, giving her experience both in front of the camera and within the wider Nigerian media industry.
Her inclusion adds another veteran performer to Tornado‘s already extensive cast.
Shaun Faqua
Shaun Faqua is also part of the ensemble, adding another actor with experience across African film and television productions.
His work has included both Nigerian and international-facing productions, making him part of the increasingly interconnected West African entertainment scene.
Eddy Watson
Ghanaian actor Eddy Watson joins the film’s multinational cast.
Watson has worked across Ghanaian and Nigerian productions and has established himself as a familiar figure within West African cinema. His appearance further strengthens the film’s Ghana-Nigeria crossover.
Henry ‘Groovy’ Orakwe
Henry ‘Groovy’ Orakwe brings a newer entertainment profile to Tornado.
Known publicly as Groovy, he first became widely recognised through reality television before expanding his career into acting and other entertainment ventures.
His casting represents the growing movement of Nigerian entertainment personalities from reality television and social media into mainstream film.
Bimbo Manuel
Bimbo Manuel is one of the most experienced actors attached to Tornado.
A veteran of Nigerian television and film, Manuel has spent decades working across the country’s entertainment industry. His performances have frequently involved serious dramatic roles, making him one of the production’s most experienced screen performers.
Chinonso Ecemba
Chinonso Ecemba is also among the actors appearing in the film.
While less internationally recognisable than some of the production’s headline names, Ecemba forms part of the wider ensemble that gives Tornado its depth beyond its principal stars.
Chidi Dike
Chidi Dike completes the announced ensemble, adding another performer to a cast that spans different generations and areas of the Nigerian and West African entertainment industries.
A cast designed to bring different generations together
What stands out about Tornado is the breadth of its cast.
The film brings together Nollywood veterans such as Ramsey Nouah, Chidi Mokeme and Bimbo Manuel with a younger generation represented by actors such as Sharon Ooja and Uche Montana. It also reaches beyond traditional Nollywood casting through Ghanaian stars including Adjetey Anang and Jackie Appiah, while performers such as Lasisi Elenu and Henry ‘Groovy’ Orakwe bring backgrounds from comedy and reality entertainment.
That combination gives Tornado a potentially broad audience before its Netflix release.
For director Moses Inwang, the film is another major project following a career that has included thrillers, dramas and commercially successful Nigerian productions. Inwang previously directed Bad Comments, which starred Jim Iyke, Osas Ighodaro and Sharon Ooja.
With Tornado, Inwang is now bringing together an unusually large collection of established and emerging African performers for a film headed to a global streaming audience.
Tornado is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on September 4, 2026.
