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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.
Her name became a household name and her image the desire of every young girl. In 2002, she starred in the movie Sharon Stone (2002), and her fame shot beyond the shores of Nigeria to the rest of Africa and several European countries. One can say that through the buzz, Genevieve reinvented the Nigerian film Industry, introducing Nollywood to the rest of the world.
Genevieve appeals just as warmly to Kenyans, Liberians, South Africans, and Ghanaians, who avidly watch Nigerian home videos at home and abroad. Genevieve has led the market into new territories today.
She took the extra step of projecting herself beyond Nigeria by having a Web site constructed back in 2003, and it was arguably the most-visited Nigerian site on the Internet. Its fame spread like wildfire, a jolly virus: 3549 hits on 355 pages in two weeks.
In recognition of her immense contribution to the Nigerian film industry, Genevieve was presented with numerous awards, some of which have been in Dublin, London, and the United States. She won best actress of the year in the 2001 City People Awards and in 2005 at the inaugural awarding of the prestigious African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).
In 2004, a search for the face of Lux was embarked upon, and out of several celebrities all over Africa, Genevieve emerged with the highest votes. She graced several billboards and television stations with her enduring smile and personality. The same year, she was contracted by a Ghanaian record label to record an album, which got immense attention locally and in several African countries.
With several movies to her credit, and numerous fans around the world, in 2008, in a bid to give back to society, Genevieve launched her clothing line, St. Genevieve, which donates a percentage of its proceeds to charity--orphanages. In 2009, Genevieve made history by being the first Nigerian actress to be profiled on The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986) on an episode about the most popular people around the world. Genevieve is believed to be the highest-paid and most desired actress in Nollywood today.
A desire to be in touch with her fans after being absent from the Web for about 6 years has resulted in the construction of a new site. This affords the actress the opportunity to keep in constant touch with her numerous fans the world over. The site is an interactive one. and the hits have been outstanding.
Her life personifies the saying "All things are possible if you will only believe." These words describe her: determined, focused, humble, and creative. The best years of her career are still ahead.- Actress
- Producer
Rita Dominic is multiple award-winning actress, producer, and Co-Founder of The Audrey Silva Company. Her first starring role was in the Nollywood hit movie A Time To Kill. Since then, she has become known for her ability to thoroughly embody characters and continues to receive critical acclaim for her portrayal of iconic roles.
The youngest of four children, Rita was born into the Royal Waturuocha family of Aboh Mbaise. Rita started acting in local television dramas at the age of 5 and graduated from the University of Port Harcourt with a BA in Theatre Arts *(Acting) before joining the Nigerian film industry in 1998. Rita is best known for her roles in the groundbreaking films "76", The Meeting and Shattered for which she won several prestigious Awards. She is the only actress to have won the AMVCAs Best Actress award in both the Drama and Comedy categories. She is also the only West African actress to have won Kenya's Kalasha Awards. Undisputedly one of Africa's biggest movie stars, CNN describes her as a 'Silver screen icon', "embodying a range of colorful characters". Rita was just recently appointed by the Afrexim Bank to be an IATF Goodwill Ambassador. She has been the face or Ambassador of several global brands in Nigeria.- Actress
- Producer
- Director
Stephanie Linus is a Nigerian actress/filmmaker with an infectious personality. She has earned a reputation as Africa's foremost actress, especially in Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry, which The New York Times reported to be the world's third largest.
She has starred in more than 100 films and has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress. These include; the Afro-Hollywood Awards, Film Makers USA Award for Excellence, Reel Awards for Best Actress and recently, the prestigious AMVCA 2016 Award for Best Overall Movie in Africa and AMAA Awards Best Nigerian Film for her most recent work - DRY. This comes after her highly successful directorial debut in 'Through The Glass', which was the country's first film to gross 10million naira in its first week and then carted away several awards.
In 2010, Stephanie was featured in the CNN documentary "50 years of Nigerian Independence." That same year, she joined Hollywood A-list star Meryl Streep, for an exclusive stage reading of the play "Seven" at the Hudson Theatre in New York City as part of the Women in the World Conference, opened by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
On a special invitation from the Queen of England, Stephanie was one of the distinguished guests who attended the 2015 Queens Young Leaders Award in Buckingham Palace where 60 young people across Commonwealth Nations were being honoured. As an avid supporter of the campaign, Stephanie met with England's Queen Elizabeth II and other dignitaries at the Palace.
Beyond her work as an actress, she is passionate about women's rights and strongly advocates against early child marriage. Through her foundation "Extended Hands", she has done extensive work in the field of Vesico Vaginal Fistula. This earned her the Miriam Makeba Award for Excellence in 2007, and the Beyond the Tears Humanitarian Award for her work against rape and VVF. She is the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Regional Ambassador on Maternal and Reproductive Health for West and Central Africa. Stephanie is also passionate about raising her voice against electoral violence. In March 2016, she spoke alongside other world leaders like the First Female U.S. Secretary Of State, Madeleine K Albright and the Canadian First Lady, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau at the #NotTheCost Conference in New York in her capacity as the the NDI's Celebrity Ambassador for the 'STOP Violence Against Women In Elections' campaign. She was awarded Nigeria's fourth highest award, Member of the Order of the Federal Republic.
Stephanie's resilience and determination have proven that she will always remain one step ahead and she is arguably one of the most respected actresses in Nollywood. Her desire to evolve is what inspires and drives her in all of her work as an actress and entrepreneur. With a string of local and international awards and a burgeoning portfolio of philanthropy and activism, Stephanie is irrepressible and at the top of her game.- Ernest Asuzu was born on 26 November 1971 in Imo State, Nigeria. He was an actor, known for Executive Crime (2000), Another Campus Tale (1997) and Enemies (1998). He died on 26 January 2021 in Imo State, Nigeria.
- Actor
- Producer
Chief Enyinna Nwigwe (born September 18), is a Nigerian Actor, Producer, and Creative Entrepreneur. He is best known for playing Nonso in The Wedding Party 2 and playing Tamuno in Black November.
Nwigwe is from Ngor Okpala, in Imo State.Born to Nigerian parents, He studied at the University of Calabar and holds a degree in Economics.
Nwigwe began his career as a print and runway model before transitioning to professional acting. His first feature was in a 2004 film, Wheel of Change after which he went on to work alongside some of the most respected producers and directors in Africa and across the globe.
In 2012, he joined the cast of Black November opposite actors Kim Basinger, Vivica A. Fox, Akon, and Wyclef Jean. In 2017, he played the lead role in South African movie, All About Love which won best film Southern Africa at the AMVCAs. In 2019, Nwigwe played the role of "Obinna Omego" in the remake of Nigerian Classic, Living in Bondage: Breaking Free, and more recently, played the lead role of Nura Yusuf in Nigeria's first military-based film, Eagle Wings. Nwigwe also led a stellar cast in Prime video released Badamasi, a biopic on the former military President of Nigeria & the most controversial on record. He got the Best Actor in a Leading Role nomination by Africa Movie Academy Awards, for his portrayal of President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) in the film.
In recognition of his work, Nwigwe's portrait photograph by Nigerian-American photographer Iké Udé was selected to permanently be on exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African Art. Situated at the National Mall of the United States capital, Washington DC.
Nwigwe lives in Lagos, Nigeria. He is passionate about cooking, fitness and enjoys playing tennis.
In 2015, Nwigwe was nominated for a Nollywood and African Film Critics Award, also known as the African Oscars, for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Black November.
In 2016, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English) at the City People Entertainment Awards.
In December of 2021 Enyinna was conferred with a chieftaincy title as CHITURUGO (Crowned by God)1 Of Logara for his humanitarian work with ENYINNA NWIGWE FOUNDATION focusing on the plight of underprivileged kids and the physically challenged.- Jennifer Okere was born on 30 August 1968 in Imo State, Nigeria. She is an actress, known for Domitilla (1996), Another Campus Tale (1997) and Ikuku 1 (1995).
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Uche Odoputa was born on 23 September 1969 in Imo State, Nigeria. He is an actor and director, known for Perfect (2017), The Road Not Taken (2017) and Domitilla (1996).- Director
- Actor
- Writer
King Six is a Nigerian Rapper, Singer and songwriter (former known as Sixtus Ohans)who was first widely known for surviving a gunshot to the face shortly after winning the best rapper award.
He's full name is Sixtus Chidera Ohajiogu and he hails from Orlu, in Imo state, Nigeria. King Six was born on September 28th 1994.
King Six has opened for major Nigerian Artist M.I Abaga,Don Jazzy and the Mo Hits and Flavour, He also opened for Nigerian legend Tuface at the Tuface industry Nite. Prior to this King Six was crowned the best rapper in the south east by telecommunications giant globacom at their Glo rock n rule competition. Shortly after this he was shot in the face by armed robbers and his career was drastically setback for 6 years. In June of 2020 King Six made a comeback releasing his first official single "Flawless" which was inspired by his battle with the scars received from being shot in the face.- Director
- Script and Continuity Department
- Producer
Lorraine is the 2nd out of 6 children. She has 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Her mother is from Imo State, Nigeria and her father is from United Kingdom. Lorraine was born and raised in Nigeria until she was 17 when she moved and lived in London. Lorraine graduated from Brunel University in 2011 where she studied Film and Television. Lorraine has 2 children. A son, Sean and a daughter, Ebiuwairo.- Writer
- Actor
- Producer
Okey Ogunjiofor was born on 12 November 1964 in Imo State, Nigeria. He is a writer and actor, known for Amina (2021), Living in Bondage (1992) and The Soul That Sinneth (1999).- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Casting Department
Phillip Ocean was born on 10 January 1991 in Ngor-Okpala, Imo State, Nigeria. He is an actor, known for Styncat (2014), Bajo la piel (2016) and Instinto (2019).- Actor
- Writer
Igbo Clifford Chimaizuobi is a Nigerian author, blogger and filmmaker. He began his career as an actor around 2021, featuring in short videos and web series like Quest. As a blogger, Clifford launched his first blog, Afra Tales in 2017 alongside his twin brother. He is based in Owerri, Nigeria and studied Nutrition and Dietetics at the Imo State University. Dinobi is his first feature movie as a scenarist.- Editorial Department
- Producer
- Actor
Igbo Stanford Onyemaizuchi is a Nigerian blogger, filmmaker and programmer. He is originally from Imo State and studied Plant Science and Biotechnology at Imo State University. Stanford began his career as an actor in 2021 featuring in short movies and web series. Dinobi is his first project as an Executive Producer.