Top actress Genevieve Nnaji made the Elle Magazine's International
Superstars -Next Big Crossover Acts list. According to the report,
Genevieve is one of the most powerful actresses in Africa and is created
for putting Nollywood, Nigeria’s Hollywood on the map.
Excerpts from the magazine:
“One
of the most powerful actresses working in Africa, Nnaji began her
career at age eight, and has been constantly working in commercials and
movies ever since. She's credited with putting Nollywood, Nigeria's
Hollywood, on the map. In 2005 she was awarded Best Actress at the
inaugural African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), and used her fame to
launch her clothing line, St. Genevieve, in 2008 with the proceeds from
sales supporting orphanages. And she has the Oprah seal of approval—in
2009 Nnaji was profiled on an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, with
the host referring to her as one of the most popular people around the
world and the "Julia Roberts of Africa."
The list also features
former Miss World and Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai, English singer
Pixie Lott and Mexican pop star Anahi.
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