Celebrity of the day is Genevieve Nnaji. She is a Nigeria born actress, singer and model. She started her acting career at a tender age of eight(8) in then popular television soap opera, 'Ripples'. At age nineteen(19), she became introduced to the Nigeria movie industry with a movie titled 'Most Wanted', and other subsequent movies. Oprah Winfrey, an America media proprietor talk show host named her the Julia Roberts of Africa. She was also honoured by the Federal Republic of Nigeria as 'Member of the Order of the Federal Replubic' for her contribution in acting and Nollywood.
BIODATA:
Date of Birth: May 3, 1979.
Age: 37 years (@2016).
Place of Birth: Mbaise, Imo state.
Ethnicity: Igbo.
Nationality: Nigeria.
Occupation: Actress, singer and model.
Years Active: 1987........present.
Alma mater: University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Marital Status: Single (@2016).
Children: Chimebuka Nnaji (daughter).
Award(s): Genevieve Nnaji has bagged several awards and nominations for her works, among which are; the 'Best Actress of the Year Award' in 2001 by City People Awards and 2005 'Best Actress in a Leading Role Award' by Africa Movies Academy Awards.
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