Genevieve Nnaji Nigerian Actress Known for Lionheart
Genevieve Nnaji · actor and singer · Nigerian
Biography
Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress born on 3 May 1979 in Mbaise. She has appeared in Half of a Yellow Sun (2013) and Farming (2018).
Early life
She studied at University of Lagos and Methodist Girls' School.
Career
Records list Most Wanted (1998) as her earliest screen credit. In the 2000s, she appeared in 30 Days (2006) and Silent Scandals (2009). The 2010s brought The Mirror Boy (2011) and Lionheart (2018).
In all, 17 films appear in her credits from 1998 to 2018. She is also credited as director and writer on Lionheart. The records also show one album, One Logologo Line (2004).
Recognition
Genevieve Nnaji received the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005. Further recognition came with an award at the Zulu African Film Academy Awards (2013) and two City People Entertainment Awards (2001). Altogether, 7 wins are listed.
Filmography
17 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Farming | Film | |
| 2018 | Lionheart | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2015 | Road To Yesterday | Film | |
| 2013 | Doctor Bello | Film | |
| 2013 | Half of a Yellow Sun | Ms Adebayo | Film |
| 2012 | Weekend Getaway | Film | |
| 2011 | The Mirror Boy | Film | |
| 2010 | Bursting Out | Film | |
| 2010 | Ijé | Film | |
| 2010 | Tango with Me | Film | |
| 2009 | Land of Shadows | Film | |
| 2009 | Silent Scandals | Film | |
| 2007 | Letters to a Stranger | Film | |
| 2006 | 30 Days | Film | |
| 2006 | Girls Cot | Film |
Show all 17 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Agbako: The Land of a Thousand Demons | Film | |
| 1998 | Most Wanted | Film |
Awards and nominations
7 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Won | |
| 2013 | Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards | Won | |
| 2013 | Zulu African Film Academy Awards | Won | |
| 2011 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Won | |
| 2005 | Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | Won | |
| 2001 | City People Entertainment Awards | Won | |
| City People Entertainment Awards | Won |
Discography
1 release| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | One Logologo Line | Album |
Personal life
She studied at University of Lagos and Methodist Girls' School.
Genevieve Nnaji on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 7.9M @genevievennaji
- Engagement rate
- 2.91% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 221,754
- Average comments
- 9,084 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Genevieve Nnaji?
Genevieve Nnaji is 47 years old, born on 3 May 1979 in Mbaise.
What is Genevieve Nnaji’s nationality?
Genevieve Nnaji is Nigerian, born in Mbaise.
What is Genevieve Nnaji’s net worth?
Genevieve Nnaji’s net worth is estimated at $12 million (2022 figure).
Has Genevieve Nnaji won any awards?
Yes. 7 awards are on record, including Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (2016).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q463902), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: irokotv · CC BY 3.0
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