Nollywood's portrayal of romance has always been one to look out for.

When a good romance plot is served to the audience, what keeps viewers glued is the chemistry between the lead actors.

How they lock glances from their seats across the room, the sexual tension when they meet in public places, the yearning in their eyes—if the chemistry is not right, everything else falls flat.

The actors in this line-up have featured in critically-acclaimed films, especially in recent years.

While they are widely known for owning their roles and disappearing into a character on set, they've also—fortunately for our viewing pleasure—shared exceptional chemistry with specific co-stars.

Here are the actors in "new Nollywood" with chemistry so thick you can slice it with a knife.

1. Timini Egbuson and Bimbo Ademoye

This pair have graced our screens more than a couple of times. And for every single scene they've shared, the temperature in the room was hotter than usual.

Bar their real-life friendship, the duo share an unforgettable on-screen chemistry that makes for continuous playful social media banter.

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3. Eso Dike and Osas Ighodaro