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"GENEVIEVE NNAJI IS ONE OF AFRICA'S MOST POWERFUL ACTRESSES" ELLE MAGAZINE

Just like her colleague, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde was few months ago listed as one of the 100 most powerful women in the world by Time Magazine, pretty actress, Genevieve Nnaji has also gotten a strong mention in an international print media.

The mother of one was tagged one of the most powerful actress in Africa in Elle Magazine's Next Big Crossover Acts list. A profile on the Range Rover ambassador reads thus:

"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."

Also featured on the same list are renowned Bollywood actress, Aishwarya Rai, Mexican pop star Anahi and singer

Pixie Lott to mention a few.

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