Tag: Genevieve Nnaji

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 26, 2018

Film Review: Lionheart is the feel-good movie of the year and everyone should see it

Genevieve Nnaji isn’t a fan of the division of the film industry into old and new Nollywood. These boxes and ...

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Bernard DayoDecember 20, 2018

Genevieve Nnaji has allegedly accused FilmOne Distribution for refusing to distribute ‘Lionheart’

There has been a fairytale quality about Genevieve Nnaji’s Lionheart, its ample, exquisite publicity and the goodwill from the film ...

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Bernard DayoDecember 16, 2018

Here’s when Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ will start streaming on Netflix

With the film festival fare and goodwill that Genevieve Nnaji’s directorial debut Lionheart has enjoyed, streaming powerhouse Netflix has announced ...

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Bernard DayoDecember 7, 2018

Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ screens at the Marrekech International Film Festival

This year’s Marrekech International Film Festival officially kicked off last week Friday, in Morocco, and is slated to end December ...

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EditorNovember 22, 2018

Here’s the full #YNaijaPowerList2018

Genevieve Nnaji, Chris Ogunlowo, Maraji, Tony Nwulu, Falana have been unveiled as some of the most influential personalities in the ...

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EditorNovember 14, 2018

#YNaijaPowerList2018: Davido, Genevieve Nnaji, Wizkid… These are the 10 most powerful people in entertainment

For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age ...

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Bernard DayoOctober 10, 2018

Major moves! Genevieve Nnaji signs deal with American talent agency UTA

How does it feel like to be Genevieve Nnaji right now?! I’ll tell you: have your directorial debut lauded at ...

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Bernard DayoSeptember 13, 2018

Genevieve Nnaji was interviewed on CNN about Netflix acquiring ‘Lionheart,’ and here are some takeaways

Following the announcement that Genevieve Nnaji’s directorial debut Lionheart will premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, there’s been ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiSeptember 13, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Odunlade Adekola, others nominated for NEA Awards 2018 | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiSeptember 10, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Eminem breaks 36-year-old UK chart record; Omotola says singing is her first love | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still ...

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Bernard DayoSeptember 8, 2018

Netflix has acquired worldwide rights to Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’

Genevieve Nnaji’s directorial debut Lionheart will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival today. No longer news. But according to ...

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Bernard DayoSeptember 4, 2018

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s ‘Farming’ stars Genevieve Nnaji, and here’s what the movie is about

Back in 2017, Variety reported the news about Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s British drama Farming. Based on Agbaje’s autobiographical story, Farming centers ...

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Bernard DayoAugust 25, 2018

Why we are rooting for Genevieve Nnaji’s ‘Lionheart’ at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival

From the current crop of Nigerian female directors and filmmakers, Genevieve Nnaji’s solid career as an actress is coming to ...

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Bernard DayoApril 30, 2018

In case you haven’t noticed, gimmicky star-studded movies are killing Nollywood

Old-era Nollywood was much simpler. It was a period in an evolving industry where actors were discovered, and with every ...

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Alexander OnukwueApril 15, 2018

Genevieve Nnaji breaks the internet; Journalist reveals only 15 Chibok girls are alive | See our top 10 viral tweets from last week

Viral tweets just make Twitter utterly delightful; so we thought to curate our top 10 (there’s a bonus and then ...

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ToluOctober 12, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Mo Abudu listed as one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Global Television; “Lies everywhere”, Davido reacts to new reports on Tagbo | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this ...

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EditorSeptember 25, 2017

Film review: Amara is underwhelming, absolutely boring

There was a time when it was considered a big deal for Nollywood stars and producers to make the trip ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiMay 9, 2017

Peter Okoye to feature in Genevieve Nnaji’s movie

Nigerian singer, Peter okoye, just like so many other celebrities has decided to try out his hands on other things. ...

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Op-ed EditorMay 3, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Banky W & Adesuwa Etomi are a couple; Beverly Naya defends herself and Don Jazzy sets his sights on Linda Ikeji [The Lovestruck edition]

Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, ...

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EditorApril 20, 2017

The Film Blog: Genevieve Nnaji’s directorial debut is upon us

We thought Genevieve would only be starring in (and producing) her latest project, Lionheart, which she’s currently shooting in Enugu ...

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ToluMarch 4, 2017

Rita Dominic, Genevieve Nnaji | Most breathtaking AMVCA fashion moments

Of all the major events that hold through the course of the year, the AMVCAs has become one to watch ...

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ToluSeptember 13, 2016

TIFF 2016: Nigerian designers shine in Toronto thanks to Nollywood stars

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2016 is still on and Nollywood stars have been dazzling in very memorable fashion ...

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ToluSeptember 10, 2016

TIFF 2016: Genevieve Nnaji’s style will stun us

Star actress, Genevieve Nnaji is one of the Nollywood headliners at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). She arrived ...

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Oreoluwa PetersAugust 22, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Nollywood actor reveals he once dated Genevieve Nnaji | Desmond Elliot surprises homeless lady with a roof over her head | Lebron James splurges on wife’s 30th birthday gift | More Stories

Here are some stories from the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this ...

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Isime EseneJuly 18, 2016

“Oluremi Tinubu should stop provoking people…” and more on The Slab with Isime‎ [LISTEN]

It’s another edition of The Slab with Isime. We have the usual suspects, Emeka Okonkwo, Adebayo Emuleomo, Chukwukere Okpani, Oreoluwa Peters and Tami Oshodi. Today, ...

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Oreoluwa PetersJuly 15, 2016

‘Who France epp’… ‘Why not pray for Benue’ | Genevieve Nnaji bashed for #PrayForNice support

Nigerians have slammed Nollywood diva, Genevieve Nnaji for lending her support for the victims of the Bastille Day attack in ...

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AzeezJuly 5, 2016

These women were linked with D’banj before he found his bride

The internet recently went agog with rumours of pop star, D’banj getting married to a certain- Didi Kilgrow. Popular blogger, ...

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Oreoluwa PetersJune 18, 2016

#YNaijaTwitterInterview: How it felt to win ‘best actress’ award – Adesua Etomi

Dubbed the “Princess of the Silver Screen”, she is giving veteran Nollywood ‘divas’ a run for their money. Adesua Etomi ...

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Oreoluwa PetersJune 4, 2016

Genevieve Nnaji, D’banj, other Nigerian celebrities pay tribute to Muhammad Ali

Several Nigerian celebrities have paid glowing tributes to the late Muhammad Ali who passed away today. From actress Genevieve Nnaji to ...

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Kolapo OlapojuMarch 6, 2016

10 moments that defined the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2016

The world over, award ceremonies are made and/or marred by the moments that would elicit the most amount of conversation ...

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