Genevieve Nnaji

Genevieve Nnaji (born 3 May 1979)[2] is a Nigerian actress, producer and director. She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005, making her the first actress to win the award. In 2011, she was honoured as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic by the Nigerian government for her contribution to Nollywood.

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Half of a Yellow Sun (2013)

An epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria. The two women make very different choices of lovers, but rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Biyi Bandele
CAST:  Thandiwe Newton  •  Anika Noni Rose  •  John Boyega  •  Chiwetel Ejiofor

An epic love story: Olanna and Kainene are glamorous twins, living a privileged city life in newly independent 1960s Nigeria. The two women make very different choices of lovers, but rivalry and betrayal must be set aside as their lives are swept up in the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Biyi Bandele
CAST:  Thandiwe Newton  •  Anika Noni Rose  •  John Boyega  •  Chiwetel Ejiofor

Games Women Play (2005)

Emma (Damasus-Aboderin), Candace (Genevieve Nnaji) and Yvonne (Jalade-Ekeinde) have been friends since High School and have since settled into their respective lifestyles. Emma lives with her Business Executive husband and kids (Orji) in marital, surburban bliss ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde  •  Stella Damasus  •  Desmond Elliot

Emma (Damasus-Aboderin), Candace (Genevieve Nnaji) and Yvonne (Jalade-Ekeinde) have been friends since High School and have since settled into their respective lifestyles. Emma lives with her Business Executive husband and kids (Orji) in marital, surburban bliss ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde  •  Stella Damasus  •  Desmond Elliot

Rip-Off 2 (2005)

Part two of the nollywood crime melodrama.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Andy Chukwu
CAST:  Andy Chukwu  •  Blessed Elijah  •  Nnamdi Eze  •  Genevieve Nnaji

Part two of the nollywood crime melodrama.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Andy Chukwu
CAST:  Andy Chukwu  •  Blessed Elijah  •  Nnamdi Eze  •  Genevieve Nnaji

Ijé: The Journey (2010)

Anya's dream turned into a nightmare when she was accused of killing 3 men. For her to regain her freedom she had to share her secret with world. With help of her sister Chioma and an inexperienced attorney Ijé tells the story in a riveting way with an unexpected ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chineze Anyaene
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde  •  Ulrich Que  •  Jeff Swarthout

Anya's dream turned into a nightmare when she was accused of killing 3 men. For her to regain her freedom she had to share her secret with world. With help of her sister Chioma and an inexperienced attorney Ijé tells the story in a riveting way with an unexpected ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chineze Anyaene
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde  •  Ulrich Que  •  Jeff Swarthout

Road to Yesterday (2015)

Victoria returns to Nigeria from the UK to help estranged husband Izu cope with his uncle's death. Hoping to save his marriage, Izu brings Victoria on his trip to the funeral, during which they reflect on their courtship, secrets and regrets.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ishaya Bako
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Oris Erhuero  •  Chioma Omeruah  •  Majid Michel

Victoria returns to Nigeria from the UK to help estranged husband Izu cope with his uncle's death. Hoping to save his marriage, Izu brings Victoria on his trip to the funeral, during which they reflect on their courtship, secrets and regrets.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ishaya Bako
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Oris Erhuero  •  Chioma Omeruah  •  Majid Michel

Doctor Bello (2013)

Cancer specialist Dr. Michael Durant forms an unlikely bond with seven year old Sam and becomes desperate, willing to risk anything to save the child’s life. A surreptitious Nigerian Nurse convinces him to seek the help of Dr. Bello, an uncertified Nigerian Doctor, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Abulu
CAST:  Isaiah Washington  •  Vivica A. Fox  •  Jimmy Jean-Louis  •  Bern Cohen

Cancer specialist Dr. Michael Durant forms an unlikely bond with seven year old Sam and becomes desperate, willing to risk anything to save the child’s life. A surreptitious Nigerian Nurse convinces him to seek the help of Dr. Bello, an uncertified Nigerian Doctor, ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tony Abulu
CAST:  Isaiah Washington  •  Vivica A. Fox  •  Jimmy Jean-Louis  •  Bern Cohen

Sacred Lies (2011)

A femme fatale who has a sweet and chaste veneer is in fact a ruthless hustler who will go to any length to make money. She fronts a children’s charity alongside her Archbishop Grandfather which they use to traffic children’s organs amidst other criminal activity. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ikechukwu Onyeka
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Smith Asante  •  Olu Jacobs  •  Nadia Buari

A femme fatale who has a sweet and chaste veneer is in fact a ruthless hustler who will go to any length to make money. She fronts a children’s charity alongside her Archbishop Grandfather which they use to traffic children’s organs amidst other criminal activity. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ikechukwu Onyeka
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Smith Asante  •  Olu Jacobs  •  Nadia Buari

Bursting Out (2010)

A successful business woman falls in love with a dispatch rider but the huge difference in their societal statuses pose a strong threat to their blossoming love. [parts 1-2]  (more)

DIRECTION:  Desmond Elliot  •  Daniel Ademinokan
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Majid Michel  •  Nse Ikpe-Etim  •  Desmond Elliot

A successful business woman falls in love with a dispatch rider but the huge difference in their societal statuses pose a strong threat to their blossoming love. [parts 1-2]  (more)

DIRECTION:  Desmond Elliot  •  Daniel Ademinokan
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Majid Michel  •  Nse Ikpe-Etim  •  Desmond Elliot

Formidable Force (2002)

A prominent man running for public office is also the brain behind an international ammunition smuggling ring. He murders his partner in crime to cover his tracks but unknown to him someone has all the evidence needed to bring him to justice. [parts 1-2]  (more)

DIRECTION:  Teco Benson
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Hanks Anuku  •  Ernest Asuzu  •  Laz Ekwueme

A prominent man running for public office is also the brain behind an international ammunition smuggling ring. He murders his partner in crime to cover his tracks but unknown to him someone has all the evidence needed to bring him to justice. [parts 1-2]  (more)

DIRECTION:  Teco Benson
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Hanks Anuku  •  Ernest Asuzu  •  Laz Ekwueme

Farming (2018)

Based on the writer/director's childhood, FARMING tells the story of a young Nigerian boy, 'farmed out' by his parents to a white British family in the hope of a better future. Instead, he becomes the feared leader of a white skinhead gang.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
CAST:  Damson Idris  •  Kate Beckinsale  •  John Dagleish  •  Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Based on the writer/director's childhood, FARMING tells the story of a young Nigerian boy, 'farmed out' by his parents to a white British family in the hope of a better future. Instead, he becomes the feared leader of a white skinhead gang.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
CAST:  Damson Idris  •  Kate Beckinsale  •  John Dagleish  •  Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Lionheart (2018)

In order to save her father's ailing bus company, competent but perennially overlooked Adaeze must find a way to work alongside feckless uncle Godswill.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Genevieve Nnaji
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Nkem Owoh  •  Pete Edochie  •  Onyeka Onwenu

In order to save her father's ailing bus company, competent but perennially overlooked Adaeze must find a way to work alongside feckless uncle Godswill.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Genevieve Nnaji
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Nkem Owoh  •  Pete Edochie  •  Onyeka Onwenu

Passions (2003)

A forlorn girl with terminal cancer is desperate to die in the arms of the man that she loves. He however is married and although the marriage is dead, his wife refuses to divorce him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tchidi Chikere
CAST:  Emeka Ike  •  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Florence Onuma  •  Richard Mofe-Damijo

A forlorn girl with terminal cancer is desperate to die in the arms of the man that she loves. He however is married and although the marriage is dead, his wife refuses to divorce him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tchidi Chikere
CAST:  Emeka Ike  •  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Florence Onuma  •  Richard Mofe-Damijo

Rip-Off (2005)

Crime melodrama from nollywood about blackmail.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Andy Chukwu
CAST:  Andy Chukwu  •  Blessed Elijah  •  Nnamdi Eze  •  Genevieve Nnaji

Crime melodrama from nollywood about blackmail.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Andy Chukwu
CAST:  Andy Chukwu  •  Blessed Elijah  •  Nnamdi Eze  •  Genevieve Nnaji

A Piece of Flesh (2007)

A born again Christian girl, Ifeoma (Genevieve Nnaji), is faced with the ultimate dilemma when her boss, Stanley (Desmond Elliot), offers to give her the cash needed to operate on her dying brother, but only on the condition that she sleeps with him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Desmond Elliot  •  Chinyere Wilfred  •  Dakore Egbuson

A born again Christian girl, Ifeoma (Genevieve Nnaji), is faced with the ultimate dilemma when her boss, Stanley (Desmond Elliot), offers to give her the cash needed to operate on her dying brother, but only on the condition that she sleeps with him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Desmond Elliot  •  Chinyere Wilfred  •  Dakore Egbuson

Sister's Love (2008)

Before a father forbids his child to call him father, then the child might have committed a grievous offense. Senator Ezekiel has two daughters, Nancy and Whitney, the elders being Nancy is rather the black sheep of the humble and wealthy family. Her name is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Olu Jacobs  •  Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde  •  Joke Silva

Before a father forbids his child to call him father, then the child might have committed a grievous offense. Senator Ezekiel has two daughters, Nancy and Whitney, the elders being Nancy is rather the black sheep of the humble and wealthy family. Her name is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Olu Jacobs  •  Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde  •  Joke Silva

Amina (2008)

The contestation is on in the kings palace. Okwelu is accused of stealing, an offence that calls for severe punishment. The allegation is still to be substantiated and has been brought to the kings palace for a thorough examination. He is found guilty and judgment ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ndubuisi Okoh
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Patience Ozokwor  •  Pete Edochie  •  Olu Jacobs

The contestation is on in the kings palace. Okwelu is accused of stealing, an offence that calls for severe punishment. The allegation is still to be substantiated and has been brought to the kings palace for a thorough examination. He is found guilty and judgment ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ndubuisi Okoh
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Patience Ozokwor  •  Pete Edochie  •  Olu Jacobs

The Mirror Boy (2011)

The Mirror Boy is a mystical journey through Africa, seen through the eyes of a 12 year old boy, Tijan. After a London street fight, in which a local boy is hurt, Tijan's mother decides to take him back to their roots, to Gambia. On their arrival in Banjul, Tijan ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Obi Emelonye
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Edward Kagutuzi  •  Osita Iheme  •  Trew Sider

The Mirror Boy is a mystical journey through Africa, seen through the eyes of a 12 year old boy, Tijan. After a London street fight, in which a local boy is hurt, Tijan's mother decides to take him back to their roots, to Gambia. On their arrival in Banjul, Tijan ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Obi Emelonye
CAST:  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Edward Kagutuzi  •  Osita Iheme  •  Trew Sider

Weekend Getaway (2013)

A bored bachelor meeting his online love, a married couple looking to revive the spark in their relationship and a wealthy cougar descend upon the tropical paradise that is Le Meridian Hotel in Akwa Ibom for a weekend getaway.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Desmond Elliot
CAST:  Ini Edo  •  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Alexx Ekubo  •  Ini Ikpe

A bored bachelor meeting his online love, a married couple looking to revive the spark in their relationship and a wealthy cougar descend upon the tropical paradise that is Le Meridian Hotel in Akwa Ibom for a weekend getaway.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Desmond Elliot
CAST:  Ini Edo  •  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Alexx Ekubo  •  Ini Ikpe

Letters to a Stranger (2007)

Talking to a stranger can be very therapeutic for the fact that you can say exactly how you feel without fear, judgment and insecurity. But what happens when that stranger becomes a reflection of the decision you should make?  (more)

DIRECTION:  Fred Amata
CAST:  Fred Amata  •  Segun Arinze  •  D. Banj  •  Yemi Blaq

Talking to a stranger can be very therapeutic for the fact that you can say exactly how you feel without fear, judgment and insecurity. But what happens when that stranger becomes a reflection of the decision you should make?  (more)

DIRECTION:  Fred Amata
CAST:  Fred Amata  •  Segun Arinze  •  D. Banj  •  Yemi Blaq

Blood Sister (2003)

Jealous Esther does everything she can to make virtuous Gloria look bad. She tells lies, and comes to envy Gloria her career and her husband. In part two, Esther works on ruining Gloria's children. Where will it end?  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tchidi Chikere
CAST:  Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde  •  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Tony Umez  •  Patience Ozokwor

Jealous Esther does everything she can to make virtuous Gloria look bad. She tells lies, and comes to envy Gloria her career and her husband. In part two, Esther works on ruining Gloria's children. Where will it end?  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tchidi Chikere
CAST:  Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde  •  Genevieve Nnaji  •  Tony Umez  •  Patience Ozokwor
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