Genevieve Nnaji

Nigerian actress, producer, and director

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Occupation

actor

Born

May 3, 1979

Zodiac

Taurus

17,284

days alive

47

years old

$12M

net worth

#1,719 of 2,697

Born
May 3, 1979
Zodiac
♉︎Taurus·goat 🐐
Updated Jul 2026

About

Nigerian actress, producer, and director

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♈︎♉︎♊︎♋︎♌︎♍︎♎︎♏︎♐︎♑︎♒︎♓︎☉☽☿♀♂♃♄⛢♆♇
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Sun Sign

Taurus♉︎

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Moon Sign

Leo♌︎

Dominant Element

Earth

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Planetary positions calculated for May 3, 1979

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2023
Day 15,949
Age 43

Featured in 'Far From Home'

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96%
Jan 1, 2023

Genevieve Nnaji's movie 'Far From Home' was featured on Netflix.

2022
Day 15,704
Age 42

Rumors about Mental Health

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96%
May 1, 2022

Rumors circulated about Genevieve Nnaji's mental health and hospitalization.

Day 15,584
Age 42

Alleged Marriage Rumors

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96%
Jan 1, 2022

Unconfirmed reports of Genevieve Nnaji getting married in Portugal surfaced.

2021
Day 15,219
Age 41

Acting Hiatus

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Jan 1, 2021

Genevieve Nnaji took a break from acting and public appearances.

2019
Day 14,488
Age 39

Lionheart's Oscar Disqualification

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96%
Jan 1, 2019

'Lionheart' disqualified from Oscars due to predominantly English dialogue.

2018
Day 14,123
Age 38

Directed and Starred in 'Lionheart'

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Jan 1, 2018
Lionheart
Lionheart2018Film★ 5.7

Genevieve Nnaji directed and starred in the movie 'Lionheart'.

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Day 14,123
Age 38

Toronto International Film Festival

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96%
Jan 1, 2018

'Lionheart' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

2015
Day 13,027
Age 35

Starred in 'Road to Yesterday'

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96%
Jan 1, 2015
Road to Yesterday
Road to Yesterday2015Film★ 6.0

Genevieve Nnaji starred in the movie 'Road to Yesterday'.

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2013
Day 12,297
Age 33

Starred in 'Half of a Yellow Sun'

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96%
Jan 1, 2013
Half of a Yellow Sun
Half of a Yellow Sun2013Film★ 6.1

Genevieve Nnaji starred in the movie 'Half of a Yellow Sun'.

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2008
Day 10,470
Age 28

Launched St. Genevieve clothing line

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96%
Jan 1, 2008

Genevieve Nnaji launched her clothing line, St. Genevieve.

Day 10,470
Age 28

Starred in 'Mirror Boy'

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96%
Jan 1, 2008

Genevieve Nnaji starred in the movie 'Mirror Boy'.

Day 10,470
Age 28

Oprah Winfrey Show Appearance

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96%
Jan 1, 2008

Genevieve Nnaji appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

2005
Day 9,375
Age 25

AMAA Best Actress Winner

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96%
Jan 1, 2005

Won the Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) for Best Actress.

2004
Day 9,009
Age 24

Signed a Recording Contract

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96%
Jan 1, 2004

Genevieve Nnaji signed a recording contract with a Ghanaian record label.

Day 9,009
Age 24

Released Debut Album 'One Logologo Line'

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96%
Jan 1, 2004

Genevieve Nnaji released her debut album 'One Logologo Line'.

1999
Day 7,183
Age 19

Breakthrough Role in 'Ijele'

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Jan 1, 1999

Genevieve Nnaji had a breakthrough role in the movie 'Ijele'.

1998
Day 6,818
Age 18

Started Acting in Soap Operas

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Jan 1, 1998

Genevieve Nnaji began her acting career in Nigerian soap operas.

1996
Day 6,087
Age 16

Attended Methodist Girls College, Yaba

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Jan 1, 1996

Genevieve Nnaji attended Methodist Girls College, Yaba, Lagos.

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Age 16

Admitted to University of Lagos

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Jan 1, 1996

Genevieve Nnaji gained admission to the University of Lagos.

1987
Day 2,800
Age 7

Early Acting Roles

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Jan 1, 1987

Genevieve Nnaji started acting in television soap operas at age 8.

1979
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Age 0

Birth of Genevieve Nnaji

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May 3, 1979

Genevieve Nnaji was born in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria.