Genevieve Nnaji CNN Interview

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Genevieve Nnaji CNN Interview

Genevieve Nnaji CNN Interview, Genevieve Nnaji says she’s honored to be compared to Hollywood superstar Julia Roberts.

Nigeria movies are one of the country’s most recognizable exports today especially to other countries across Africa. Nigeria movies industry has helped to bring out the formidable though sometimes less talked positive business drive of Nigeria.

The origins of the Nigeria movies industry can be traced back to the 1960s round about the time many African countries were obtaining independence. However, the cost of production and access to quality equipment proved to be major impediments at the time.

Genevieve Nnaji CNN Interview

Mini Biography

Genevieve Nnaji started her acting career as a child actress in the then-popular television soap opera “Ripples” at the age of 8. She was also featured in several commercials, some of which included Pronto beverage and Omo detergent. In 1998, at the age of 19, she made her debut in the growing Nigerian film industry with the movie “Most Wanted.” As an upcoming actress, trying to create a niche for herself, she went through various minor roles seeking for that opportunity for a breakthrough.

Her subsequent movies–”Last Party,” “Mark of the Beast,” and “Ijele” (which is still considered to be one of her best epic performances to date)–brought forth an icon to be loved and adored by many.