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• Genevieve Nnaji To Appear on CNN Connect

  Oct 28, 2010 by N.M.N (Staff) / 1,515 Views

  Nigerian actress Genevieve Nnaji has been dubbed the Julia Roberts of Africa by millions of fans on the continent and now she's trying to make a name for herself in the west.
  
  
  

  The 31-year-old Nigerian born Nnaji is the fourth of eight children and had the opportunity to attend the University of Lagos where she acted in a number of Nollywood productions.

  Nigeria has one of the world's biggest film industries and produces more even more movies each year than the United States.

  The industry outputs more than 200 movies each month and is estimated to be worth more than $250 million.

  Nnaji started acting at the age of eight and had her first stint in the spotlight in the television soap opera "Ripples."

  One of her first big Nollywood films was the movie "Most Wanted" and the rest is history. Nnaji went on to star in a number of highly successful movies and is generally considered to be one of the best paid actresses in Africa.

  Here's your chance to ask one of the biggest stars in Africa your questions.

  Do you want to know what it is like working in the Nollywood film industry? Interested in knowing what films or actors she admires in Hollywood?

  Please leave your questions for Genevieve below and be sure to include where you're writing from. Thanks!

  
  
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• Genevieve Nnaji Is The Best Kisser -Majid Michel

  Sep 28, 2010 by N.M.N (Staff) / 3,938 Views

  Ghanaian Silver screen star Majid Michel, has openly declared that Nollywood screen diva, Genevieve Nnaji definitely knows how to use her lips on him to make him feel like he is really kissing a lady.
  
  

  
  

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• Gambia President, Yahya Jammeh Funds a Nollywood Movie with over 300,000 Pounds

  Aug 16, 2010 by N.M.N (Staff) / 2,431 Views

  It is widely spread over the media that "In the face of economic meltdown, and massive unemployment befalling the impoverished country, Yahya Jammeh, the president of Gambia is engaged in misplaced priorities as he has just sunk almost 300,000 pounds sterling into a movie industry in Nigeria".
  

  
  

  In This Photo: Yahya Jammeh (President of Gambia)
  
  

  When President Yahya Jammeh announced last year that he's a big fan of Nigeria movies little did his subject who he rules over in Gambia know that the amiable and fun-loving head of state has secretly reached the final stage with some Nollywood practitioners to sink about 300,000 pounds sterling into a movie, all thanks to a highly connected London based Gambian, Fatimah Jabbie, who broker the deal between then president and the Nollywood. Reports in the grapevine even suggest that Jammeh could not hide his love for the lady, as he unequivocally warned against any kissing to be extended to Ms. Jabbie, who was featured in the movie as one of the actresses.
  

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• The New Face of Mud Cosmetics: Genevieve Nnaji Premier

  Jul 23, 2010 by N.M.N (Staff) / 1,235 Views

  The Nigerian beauty industry keeps developing at an impressive rate. The latest entrant into the Nigerian cosmetic market is MUD Cosmetics and they have chosen superstar Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji as the face of the brand in Nigeria.
  

  

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  Make-Up Designory (MUD) is an international make-up company that has been creating genuine make-up products and providing quality education for over the past decade. In the international community, MUD has been the expert choice of make-up professionals, as its renowned make-up schools have produced renowned make-up artists on a global scale. With a huge focus on true quality make-up, MUD promises long lasting wearability, flawless application, and radiantly accurate color.
  
  At the press conference held on the 19th of May 2009, the co-Managing Directors of Bellezza Cosmetics and Spa (the official franchise owners and distributors of MUD in Nigeria), Chinny Onwugbenu and Onyinye Onwugbenu shared that “Bringing Genevieve onto the MUD team was not a difficult decision. A MUD woman represents beauty, grace, elegance, as well as glamour. Genevieve epitomizes all of the above, as her glamour and yet understated style has such enduring appeal to women of all generations.
  
  Genevieve plays more than a role as the Face of MUD. She is part of the MUD family, and will be involved in every aspect of bringing MUD products into the make-up purses of every Nigerian woman”.
  
  This is not her first foray into the beauty industry. She represented international brand Lux as the face of Lux a few years ago. We are also happy with the recent spate of celebrity product endorsements. It shows that companies now value the star power and influence of the entertainment industry.
  
  The MUD brand is all about making every woman look and feel like an icon. Over the next couple of months, we will be turning this dream into reality with so many exciting opportunities which include our infamous make-up seminars and workshops, one-of-a-kind fashion shows, as well as the launch of various MUD studios around Nigeria.
  
  
  Isn't Genevieve the most beautiful actress in Nollywood till date? or who do you think is more beautiful? Read more »

• Genevieve Nnaji & Majid Michel steam up the screen in

  Jul 17, 2010 by N.M.N (Staff) / 1,820 Views

  Nollywood superstar, Genevieve Nnaji and Ghanaian Actor Majid Michel seem like a match made in movie heaven. In the movie, Silent Scandals which was released in 2009, the simmering on-screen chemistry was so clear. Now, the duo are back for some more.
  
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• Chineze Anyaene debuts with IJE: The Journey

  Jul 17, 2010 by N.M.N (Staff) / 1,928 Views

  Award Winning Movie Director and Producer and Nigerian born Chineze Anyaene is set to hit the big screens with the debut of her world class movie titled; “Ije: the journey”. Although the dates of the world premiere have been closely guarded, the movie has been a star at recent screenings as well as recipients of several awards.
  
  

  Chineze Anyaene & Omotola Jalade during the premiere of Ije The Journey

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  The movie which was shot on 35mm in Nigeria and the USA has a star line up of Nollywoods finest actors including Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Clem Ohameze and is a collaboration of top Hollywood film producers, directors and actors. Below is a trailer of the movie:
  

  IJE: The Journey - Starring Genevieve Nnaji & Omotola Jalade. (Click here to view the video page)

  
  In a brief chat with Chineze, she revealed that Ije: the Journey was a product of her dissertation from the New York Film Academy where she spent years training on in-depth subjects in the movie industry. Unconfirmed sources reveal that the movie budget runs in the Millions of dollars making it one of the most expensive films directed by a Nigerian. Chineze Anyaene is set to receive her seventh award shortly.
  
  SNAPSHOT – Format: 35mm. Directed and Produced by: Chineze Anyaene. Produced by: Paula Moreno. Director of Photography: Keith L. Smith. Starring: Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Odalys Garcia, Ulrich Que, Jeff Swarthout, Clem Ohameze.
  
  Genevieve Nnaji in Ije The Journey movie
  Chineze Anyaene: director/producer of Ije The Journey  
  Genevieve Nnaji in Ije The Journey
  
  

   
  

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