22/06/2026
The Iconic Legendary Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji standing behind her paintings.
10 Facts About Genevieve Nnaji You May Not Know
1. Genevieve Nnaji started acting at just 8 years old in the popular Nigerian TV soap opera Ripples.
2. She is the fourth of eight children in her family and grew up in Lagos, although she was born in Imo State.
3. In 2005, she became the first actor to win the Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
4. Genevieve Nnaji became the Face of Lux Africa in 2004, making her one of the first Nollywood actresses to land a major multinational beauty endorsement.
5. In 2012 Genevieve Nnaji became the brand ambassador for the luxury automobile brand Range Rover, the Deal was worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, making it one of the biggest celebrity deals in West Africa back then.
6. Genevieve Nnaji has appeared in over 200 Nollywood films, making her one of the most prolific actresses in African cinema.
7. In 2011, Genevieve Nnaji was awarded the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) for her contributions to Nollywood.
8. Genevieve Nnaji film and directorial debut, Lionheart, became the first Nigerian Netflix Original film.
9. Her film Lionheart was also Nigeria’s first ever submission to the Oscars in the International Feature Film category.
10. Genevieve Nnaji is finally returning to the screen after being away for 8 years. Now, she is making her highly anticipated comeback in Wahala, a six part BBC Studios thriller based on Nikki May’s bestselling novel.
Final note
Genevieve Nnaji is also an artist who enjoys painting in her free time.
Over the years, Genevieve has occasionally shared glimpses of her artwork, revealing a creative side that extends far beyond the screen. Painting serves as one of her hobbies and a way for her to express herself away from the spotlight.
Attached to this post are photos of Genevieve with some of her paintings. It’s always fascinating to see how creativity manifests itself in different forms, and Genevieve is a perfect example of someone whose artistic talent goes beyond acting and filmmaking.
