Genevieve Nnaji on CNN African Voices – The Complete Interview
Posted on Monday, March 28th, 2011 at 10:03 PM
By BellaNaija.com
BN featured a clip of Nollywood star Genevieve Nnaji‘s interview with CNN’s Pedro Pinto for African Voices. Now we have the complete interview.
The interview aired on CNN International this weekend and was filmed in London when Genevieve was in the city for the premiere of her new movie “Mirror Boy“.
We get to see Genevieve without makeup (brave!) as she gets ready for the premiere, after that she sits with Pedro for the interview. It was definitely an insightful interview as she discussed her career, Nigeria and much more.
Yay I am…phew was scared of the so called “the Amaka” . Well Genny did well. Normal interview I would say. Nothing I would take away as a life lesson or whatever but its good to see her in an interview. She doesn’t do them often. Also good to she her passion for Nigeria.
Very proud of her and all she’s achieved and continues to achieve. She just proves that dreams do come true and if you’re that passionate, that confident, that true to yourself and your talent, the world WILL take notice. I’d love for us to see the positive in these clips and reawaken our own innate passions and patriotic fire….this can be viewed from a narrow personal lens and focus on that’s presumably wrong with Ms Nnaji OR this can be viewed as a mirror through which we all view ourselves and all that we can be personally and the parts that we can all play as citizens of a nation faced with immense but SURMOUNTABLE challenges!!! MUCH RESPECT Ms Nnaji….keep on repping Naija!!!
i kept smiling tru out the interview..very impressed.God has lifted you and no one can bring u down.keep repping for the entertainment industry and for naija as a country..and i think we can all learn a thing or two from the whole interview..thank u BN.
Thank God for Genevieve. God bless you dear. She is so passionate about Nigeria and this is the kind of attitude every Nigerian should cultivate. Let us stop acting as if the country owe us a lot. Interviews like this don’t just make you proud but it also set fire inside you. God bless you Genevieve, God bless BN, God bless the good people of Nigeria, God bless Nigeria and give us leaders that wil lead the country to greater heights.
Really nice of her. Gr8 Ambassador for the country. . .I hope shez not just saying oh…because shez on international tv. Hope she means every single word she uttered.
She is great ! great actress – she gets the job done – clean cut – nice finish. I see her in a cast? I buy the movie – simple – have not been disappointed so far ! and I don’t think I will ever be because now I am just biaised – a huge fan ! Go Genny !!! We love you ! May God continue to bless you !
i have a lot more respect for her after watching this interview. she is a very intelligent woman. most of all the passion she has for her country. she said she’ll never live anywhere else but lagos. great deal of respect.
Positive thinking breaths positive results. This is the mind set we really need to cultivate as Nigerians because the more we say it and believe it our hearts the more we act upon it and gradually bring change. Her feelings for her country might have played a major part in her growth and success in it. Some of her colleagues have fled abroad at some point in their careers… likes of Dakore, Monalisa, Rita , Jim Iyk, Jennifer Eliogu..etc. Genny could afford to do the same but she didn’t. She deserves all the accolades she’s getting now is the truth.
so your minds have all changed people hmmmmmmmmmmmm well GENEVIEVE NNAJI has really made people feel and believe in themselves so just learn now from someone who all through the years have gone through fire and still breathing fine
EXACTLY! this is exactly what i was saying on my blog when i reviewed “SACRED LIES”-
She saids in this interview “I want to be FURTHER CHALLENGED” and this is where the problem in nollywood – people like Genevieve and Rita Dominic have hit the glass ceiling and they can not be challenged by the director or producers – Genny needs to be further challenged and i agree 100% she needs to be. I cannot pinpoint 1 producer/director in nollywood who can do that as of yet – am still waiting to see. I love her dearly and wish her so well. May the year 2011 bring her all her heart desire and bring her in contact with the best director who can challenge her to the fullest. If Leonardo DiCaprio was not continually challenged by Martin Scorcese he wouldnt have grown as an actor as much as he has over the years. I know Hollywood has never been Gennys priority at all (from conversation) but at this point you may need to be looking in that direction if no director/producer in nollywood is going to challenge you. Or maybe look at workign with another director or producer on the continent of africa – outside of nollywood, cos clearly in nollywood – they have proven time without number that its saturated by majority director/producers who are in to make the quick buck and return on investment quick rather than improve as an industry (script wise especially) to reach international level (we salute the FEW who are trying hard to raise the bar).
xxx
Miss Tilii http://www.myafricanmoviereviews.blogspot.com
I very much respect Genevieve’s desire to live in Nigeria and work from there but there is absolutely nothing wrong in people seeking for greener pastures. Even if you travel from Nigeria to America for PR, just like Omotola did, it is fine. I really respect her for doing that. It is a mark of bravery and hard work. No man is an island. There are other nationals living in Nigeria too. The most important thing is to represent your country well wherever you are. Always remember that you are your country ambassador.
Again, people should stop comparing actors/actresses.Each and everyone of them is special in thier way. Nigeria is blessed with so many of them.A lot more will emerge also.We are hardworking, talented group of people. BN bloggers, enough already!!!!!!!!!!
bella plllssssss, don’t like that nude picture of the NAIRA PARTY or what is it all abt pls can you change the pics….i respect this blog alot …u know what i mean .thanks
I just have a new crush on this woman. Genevieve is gorgeous, intelligent, and carries herself well. She has what it takes to compete internationally and will still stand out. She’s the QUEEN.
@ Candie : ur comment is very presumptuous and ur tone condescending and somehow u speak of humility. Do not mistaken confidence for arrogance I beg u! I bet if she were a man ur thoughts would differ. KMT
Genny thanks for making us proud,and u have proven dat its high tym we start appreciating our country.wish u all d best,and u will alwys remain d best.
Good job! I love what she has carved out for herself, the GENNY brand. I wish her well and I pray she finds a man who appreciates her for who she is and what she does. Keep it up girl!
I absolutely love this lady> she did it on Oprah, she did it on CNN Connector of the day, now she’s doing it again. Her sense of simplicity- her moderate make up, simple dress, beautiful hairsyle. Even Pedro Pinto is so wawed by this African Queen.
Now Omotola should go and take some fashion lesson from her. She most never go to grammy like that again (the first time she went on an international scene, and she was a total disgrace while Genny has been doing it flawlessly) I LOVE U SOOO MUCH GENNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gene,i’m so proud of you.i’m always proud to be a nigerian come rain or sun & i’m happy you represent that!.i liked what you said about all countries having negative and positive side to them.very true!.all nigerians should love & embrace their root cos it’s the right thing to do.
First!! Well I hope I am
Yay I am…phew was scared of the so called “the Amaka” . Well Genny did well. Normal interview I would say. Nothing I would take away as a life lesson or whatever but its good to see her in an interview. She doesn’t do them often. Also good to she her passion for Nigeria.
love ya Genny, Keep on keeping on
She’s good!! I like her. I hope other nigerian celebrities learn from her.
Very proud of her and all she’s achieved and continues to achieve. She just proves that dreams do come true and if you’re that passionate, that confident, that true to yourself and your talent, the world WILL take notice. I’d love for us to see the positive in these clips and reawaken our own innate passions and patriotic fire….this can be viewed from a narrow personal lens and focus on that’s presumably wrong with Ms Nnaji OR this can be viewed as a mirror through which we all view ourselves and all that we can be personally and the parts that we can all play as citizens of a nation faced with immense but SURMOUNTABLE challenges!!! MUCH RESPECT Ms Nnaji….keep on repping Naija!!!
i kept smiling tru out the interview..very impressed.God has lifted you and no one can bring u down.keep repping for the entertainment industry and for naija as a country..and i think we can all learn a thing or two from the whole interview..thank u BN.
Thank God for Genevieve. God bless you dear. She is so passionate about Nigeria and this is the kind of attitude every Nigerian should cultivate. Let us stop acting as if the country owe us a lot. Interviews like this don’t just make you proud but it also set fire inside you. God bless you Genevieve, God bless BN, God bless the good people of Nigeria, God bless Nigeria and give us leaders that wil lead the country to greater heights.
Really nice of her. Gr8 Ambassador for the country. . .I hope shez not just saying oh…because shez on international tv. Hope she means every single word she uttered.
She is great ! great actress – she gets the job done – clean cut – nice finish. I see her in a cast? I buy the movie – simple – have not been disappointed so far ! and I don’t think I will ever be because now I am just biaised – a huge fan ! Go Genny !!! We love you ! May God continue to bless you !
All I have to say is: She is lovely.
NICE. Thanks BN for showing us the whole interview.
“Mehn.. I never diss my own country mehn…” haha
i have a lot more respect for her after watching this interview. she is a very intelligent woman. most of all the passion she has for her country. she said she’ll never live anywhere else but lagos. great deal of respect.
I learnt something from these interviews, go girl, it is your time to shine,
this girl is so blessed believe me….
GENNY IS ON HER WAY TO THE TOP AND SHE CAN’T BE STOPPED! HAHA
much love
Positive thinking breaths positive results. This is the mind set we really need to cultivate as Nigerians because the more we say it and believe it our hearts the more we act upon it and gradually bring change. Her feelings for her country might have played a major part in her growth and success in it. Some of her colleagues have fled abroad at some point in their careers… likes of Dakore, Monalisa, Rita , Jim Iyk, Jennifer Eliogu..etc. Genny could afford to do the same but she didn’t. She deserves all the accolades she’s getting now is the truth.
so your minds have all changed people hmmmmmmmmmmmm well GENEVIEVE NNAJI has really made people feel and believe in themselves so just learn now from someone who all through the years have gone through fire and still breathing fine
I love u Genny.d best,dats wat u r.
EXACTLY! this is exactly what i was saying on my blog when i reviewed “SACRED LIES”-
She saids in this interview “I want to be FURTHER CHALLENGED” and this is where the problem in nollywood – people like Genevieve and Rita Dominic have hit the glass ceiling and they can not be challenged by the director or producers – Genny needs to be further challenged and i agree 100% she needs to be. I cannot pinpoint 1 producer/director in nollywood who can do that as of yet – am still waiting to see. I love her dearly and wish her so well. May the year 2011 bring her all her heart desire and bring her in contact with the best director who can challenge her to the fullest. If Leonardo DiCaprio was not continually challenged by Martin Scorcese he wouldnt have grown as an actor as much as he has over the years. I know Hollywood has never been Gennys priority at all (from conversation) but at this point you may need to be looking in that direction if no director/producer in nollywood is going to challenge you. Or maybe look at workign with another director or producer on the continent of africa – outside of nollywood, cos clearly in nollywood – they have proven time without number that its saturated by majority director/producers who are in to make the quick buck and return on investment quick rather than improve as an industry (script wise especially) to reach international level (we salute the FEW who are trying hard to raise the bar).
xxx
Miss Tilii
http://www.myafricanmoviereviews.blogspot.com
That was grate from an intelligent lady.Keep up Genny
I very much respect Genevieve’s desire to live in Nigeria and work from there but there is absolutely nothing wrong in people seeking for greener pastures. Even if you travel from Nigeria to America for PR, just like Omotola did, it is fine. I really respect her for doing that. It is a mark of bravery and hard work. No man is an island. There are other nationals living in Nigeria too. The most important thing is to represent your country well wherever you are. Always remember that you are your country ambassador.
Again, people should stop comparing actors/actresses.Each and everyone of them is special in thier way. Nigeria is blessed with so many of them.A lot more will emerge also.We are hardworking, talented group of people. BN bloggers, enough already!!!!!!!!!!
Need I say more?
yes i really understand her and i appreciate her effort in making Nigeria movie industry to be prude up you Genevive i love u
bella plllssssss, don’t like that nude picture of the NAIRA PARTY or what is it all abt pls can you change the pics….i respect this blog alot …u know what i mean .thanks
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The bull in you will drive you anywhere you want to go. God bless nigeria
I just have a new crush on this woman. Genevieve is gorgeous, intelligent, and carries herself well. She has what it takes to compete internationally and will still stand out. She’s the QUEEN.
never really been a fan of genevieve but yea, she dey try sha!
So out spoken, thank genny for making nigerian proud.
A lil more humility cos she lacks it. but i must admit shes good. Great Actress.
she just keeps representing…..
@ Candie : ur comment is very presumptuous and ur tone condescending and somehow u speak of humility. Do not mistaken confidence for arrogance I beg u! I bet if she were a man ur thoughts would differ. KMT
Genny thanks for making us proud,and u have proven dat its high tym we start appreciating our country.wish u all d best,and u will alwys remain d best.
Good job! I love what she has carved out for herself, the GENNY brand. I wish her well and I pray she finds a man who appreciates her for who she is and what she does. Keep it up girl!
Genny ur great!!Keep representin,Love U 2 bits..
Great interview. I’m really happy to be represented by this beautiful, classy, measured & intelligent lady. Go Genevieve!!
I absolutely love this lady> she did it on Oprah, she did it on CNN Connector of the day, now she’s doing it again. Her sense of simplicity- her moderate make up, simple dress, beautiful hairsyle. Even Pedro Pinto is so wawed by this African Queen.
Now Omotola should go and take some fashion lesson from her. She most never go to grammy like that again (the first time she went on an international scene, and she was a total disgrace while Genny has been doing it flawlessly) I LOVE U SOOO MUCH GENNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is simply awesome as she represents and respects her root instead of promoting our western counterpart.
Gene,i’m so proud of you.i’m always proud to be a nigerian come rain or sun & i’m happy you represent that!.i liked what you said about all countries having negative and positive side to them.very true!.all nigerians should love & embrace their root cos it’s the right thing to do.
hei genny if i say i cherish and admmire it is not fake.i really do.i wish u the best in name.the sky is ur starting point.love u dearie
genny i love u die.am very proud of u i wish to be a star like one day.Keep it up one love
Genevieve Nnaji on CNN African Voices i love that good kipe it up