So far in 2020, Genevieve Nnaji’s Instagram has featured little less glam and more indoor beauty. Who is to blame her after all? We are all being careful not to contract COVID-19. That is not to say the Nollywood boldface has retired from productivity. Her elongated quarantine has made her tackle a new play station: Painting. With almost 8 million …
Together with Brie Larson, Natalie Portman, Priyanka Chopra, Olivia Wild among others, Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji will serve as ambassador for the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival. Set to run from September 10 – 19, TIFF, one of the biggest film festivals in the world will hit the virtual order of doing things for the very first as a …
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences yesterday recruited 819 new members to its long roster of Academy members. Forming part of the class of 2020 members called to join the Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences club is Genevieve Nnaji listed in the actor’s branch alongside Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo and Golden Globe winner Awkwafina. Genevieve’s Academy invitation comes …
Amidst the COVID-19 struggles and uncertainties happening all over the world, Nigeria has suffered not one but multiple inhumane acts that have led to the death of three young innocent girls in the country. On Wednesday, May 27 2020, 16-year-old Tina Ezekew was shot dead by a police officer who according to reports, was aiming for the arrest of a …
The entire African continent is in anticipation for the 2020 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards coming off this Saturday, March 14. Minted for the ultimate purpose of rewarding excellence in African film and television, the annual AMVCA for the past 7 years has brought together under one roof the good and best from Africa and beyond. Aside the official categories …
Genevieve Nnaji continues to propel the Nigerian movie industry with her involvement in the international scene. Her movie, Lionheart, was one of the first movies to be featured on Netflix, and then went on to become the first Nigerien movie to be considered for an Oscar nomination. Yesterday, Genevive Nnaji sat on a panel of amazing women to discuss “Global …
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Academy has rejected director Genevieve Nnaji’s Lionheart, Nigeria’s entry for this year’s Best International Feature Film award, for its predominantly English dialogue. However, as many on social media have pointed out, including When They See Us director Ava DuVernay, English is Nigeria’s official language. In its attempt to encourage foreign language films, they ask, …
Before the birth of Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Beverly Naya, Beverly Osu, Ihuoma Linda Ejiofo, Adedamilola Adegbite and more Nollywood names regular in cinemas presently, the industry was already booming with the likes of Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Ini Edo, Rita Dominic, Stephanie Linus and Uche Jombo, all making waves in the 90s and early 2000’s produced films. The feat of …
AMAA winning actress, Genevieve Nnaji’s directorial debut with the movie, Lionheart, will have its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The annual festival is scheduled to take place from September 6 to September 16. Lionheart will show on Friday, September 7, 2018. The film, which is set in Southeast Nigeria, tells the story of a young woman, Adaze Obiagu, …
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