Genevieve Nnaji
Also Known As: جنویو نناجی
Biography: 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.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
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Birthday: May 03, 1979
Age: 46 years old
Gender: Female
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The Mirror Boy
Overview: 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 encounters a strange apparition, a boy smiling at him in a mirror and vanishing. Seeing the same boy in a crowded street market the next day sets in motion a chain of events, with Tijan finding himself lost. While Tijan's panic-stricken mother struggles to find her son, Tijan is left alone in the company of the enigmatic Mirror Boy, seemingly only visible to him. After a bruising spiritual rite of passage, The Mirror Boy takes Tijan on a mystical journey, but not all is what it seems.
Genres: Fantasy Adventure Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-06-10
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Girls Cot
Overview: Four young women blackmail and scam numerous government officials.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-01-01
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Doctor Bello
Overview: 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, known in the Brooklyn-African underground as a miracle worker.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-02-22
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Sympathy
Overview: This Nigerian movie is about The ‘OGBANJE’ that is a well-known phenomenon in some African society, a situation where evil spirits plague families with children that would come, stay a short while and then die. It brings pain and anguish to families. This is the situation David household finds itself, until the latest child came. His wife so determined to keep the child, will do whatever it takes to placate the child and make her stay.
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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A Piece of Flesh
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-01-01
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Half of a Yellow Sun
Overview: 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 turbulence of war.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-08
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30 Days
Overview: There is uneasy tension in the land. Someone is killing off corrupt government officials. The press and the police scramble to uncover the truth behind the mysterious deaths. Meanwhile, Kene has just arrived from New York for a 30 day vacation in his home country. He meets and falls for pretty Chinora. Soon his 30 day vacation turns into a hellish ride on the train of political intrigues.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-04-30
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Jealous Lovers
Overview: A romantic film from Nigeria
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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Private Sin
Overview: Pastor Jake combines the oil business of his father Chief Tamuno and his church and is successful in it. The only thing wrong in his life is his wife, 'Faith'
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-07-01
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Formidable Force
Overview: 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]
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-01
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Ijé: The Journey
Overview: 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 climatic ending. It's a story that conveys the fusion of the African culture with the American culture in a court room like no other.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-04-01
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Rip-Off
Overview: Crime melodrama from nollywood about blackmail.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-01
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Rip-Off 2
Overview: Part two of the nollywood crime melodrama.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-01
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Sharon Stone
Overview: A callous playgirl suffers the consequences when her lifestyle undermined her chances with the one man that stole her heart.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-01
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Sacred Lies
Overview: 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. [parts 1-2]
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-01-01
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Bursting Out
Overview: 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]
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-01-01
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Road to Yesterday
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-11-27
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Blood Sister
Overview: 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?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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Games Women Play
Overview: 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 until a face from the past (Odokwu) stirs up dysfunction in their happy home. Candace is an egotistical, A list-movie star who tests the fidelity of her fiance (Elliott) by thrusting him into the arms of the career-driven stockbroker, Yvonne. Her humdrum life is forever changed by Candace’s obscene 100000 Naira bet- “Can you seduce my man?” Can she? Can Emma put out the fire under her roof and if so- at whose expense? —freewebs.com/fireflytigereye/
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-01-01
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Amina
Overview: 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 rendered: that he be buried alive in the evil forest. Such an untenable and garrulous punishment shifts the lineage of kingship and nurtures the conditions for deep acrimonies.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-01
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Sister's Love
Overview: 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 forbidden to be mentioned in the house or anywhere around the Senator. Her younger sister Whitney is not supposed to be anywhere near or have anything to do with her. Watch and find out why a father could actually be heartless towards his daughter. [parts 1-2]
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-01
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Passions
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-10-22
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Weekend Getaway
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-05-31
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Lionheart
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-09-08
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Farming
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-09-08
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Letters to a Stranger
Overview: 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?
Genres: Drama Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-01-01
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Not Man Enough
Overview: The trials and tribulations of a playboy who must learn to settle down.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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Super Love
Overview: A prince (Ramsey Nouah) returns to his village to search for a bride. He falls in love with a girl (Genevieve Nnaji) who is used as a servant by her evil stepfather (Pete Edochie) and stepsisters. It is a retelling of the Cinderella story, set in a Nigerian village.
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