Genevieve- I haven’t found the right man

Newest movie producer in town, Genevieve Nnaji, speaks with CHUX OHAI about her new film
and plans for the future
At a time many movie fans in Africa are wondering if she
has called it quits with film acting, celebrated actress,
Genevieve Nnaji, just announced the arrival of her own
movie after what seems like a long hiatus from the lighted
screen.


Titled ‘Road to Yesterday’, the movie is produced by the
actress – funded straight from her own pocket with
additional support from AfricanMagic , as she claims in an
interview with our correspondent. But it is written and
directed by Ishaya Bako.

Explaining why it has taken her a long time to join the
growing ranks of new generation movie producers in the
country, Genevieve says, “I chose to be an actress. Acting
was what I had always wanted to do. I don’t think that I ever
imagined myself producing a film. I love acting. 

If the
Nigerian movie industry was as stable as it should be, I
probably would have been on the set of a movie every day
of my life and not be bothered about what goes on behind
the camera. 

So it is a matter of choice and preference.”
Genevieve plays the lead role in ‘Road to Yesterday’
alongside Ghanaian actor, Majid Michel. Chioma Omeruah,
Ebele Okaro and Oris Ehuero, among others featured in the
movie.

Apart from Majid and Ebele, most of the actors and
actresses are not part of the regular Nollywood crowd.
Genevieve tells our correspondent that the departure from
the ‘old’ crowd is deliberate.

She says, “It is part of our effort to open up Nollywood to
more newcomers and to create opportunities for people who
are very talented and who have the passion for this job. This
is why we have somebody like Ishaya Bako in the team.”

But to the disappointment of those who have for long
expected Genevieve to choose a life partner and finally walk
down the aisle, marriage does not seem to be in her agenda
yet. 

Asked when she would finally take the plunge, the
actress replies that contrary to speculations, she has not
ruled out marriage. But that she would make up her mind as
soon as she meets the right person.

“I haven’t found the right man yet. When he comes, I’ll get
married,” she says.

PUNCH.