Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian producer, director, and actor. She was the first actor to win the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Starring Role in 2005.
The Nigerian government appointed her as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic in 2011 for her contributions to Nollywood.
1. Genevieve Nnaji’s birthday, age, and birthplace
Genevieve was born in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria, on 3rd May 1979.
2. Genevieve Nnaji’s nationality and ethnicity
The Nollywood actress is a Nigerian and belongs to the Igbo ethnic group.
Lionheart, her directorial debut film, is the first Netflix film from Nigeria and the first Nigerian Oscar submission.
The film was disqualified since the majority of its dialogue was in English. After decades in the film industry, she was highlighted among celebrities and business executives in two new books by the publisher and Editor in Chief of Yes International! magazine, Azuh Arinze in 2020.
3. Genevieve Nnaji’s religion
The famous Nigerian actress believes in the Christianity faith.
4. Genevieve Nnaji’s height and weight
Nnnaji stands at a height of 1.67 m and weighsΒ 61 kg.
5. Genevieve Nnaji’s educational background
She graduated from the University of Lagos with a bachelor’s degree in creative arts after attending Methodist Girls College in Yaba, Lagos. She began auditioning for Nollywood roles while still in college.
6. Genevieve Nnaji’s parents and siblings
The Nollywood star is the fourth of eight children. She was raised in a middle-class family; her father worked as an engineer and her mother was a nursery school teacher.
7. Genevieve Nnaji’s husband and children
Genevieve is unmarried and looking for love, however, she was formerly married to Prince Osi Chigozie Ikediwa. According to accounts, their traditional wedding took place in Genevieve’s hometown of Mbaise.
8. Genevieve Nnaji’s top movies and TV showsΒ
FELA! Ten-Twenty, The Magazine Show, CNN Presents, Sacred Lies, The Love Boat, Amaru Don TV, The Truth with Olisa
9. Genevieve Nnaji’s awards
Nnaji’s performance has earned her multiple awards and nominations, including Best Actress of the Year at the 2001 City People Awards and Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2005 Africa Movie Academy Awards.
10. Genevieve Nnaji’s home: Where does Genevieve Nnajilive?
Genevieve Nnaji has purchased a luxurious flat in Ikoyi, Lagos state. The flat in Bourdillon is thought to be valued at more than N700 million.
11. Genevieve Nnaji’s earnings and net worthΒ
The Nollywood star is currently the wealthiest actress in Nigeria, with a net worth of about 5 billion naira, or 12 million US dollars.
12. Genevieve Nnaji’s social media pages
Her Instagram name is:
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