Thursday, November 15, 2012

Genevieve Nnaji listed amongst world's 100 dynamic women


Africa's global style and culture magazine, Arise, has listed Genevieve Nnaji as one of the top 100 Dynamic Women. This can be viewed in the magazine's current edition, 100 dynamic women chosen from
all over the world who have influenced the society in their chosen profession were selected.

Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress. In 2005 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.CNN states that she is referred to as the "Julia Roberts of Africa".
Nnaji was born in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria and grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. The fourth of eight children she was brought up in a middle class environment. Her father worked as an engineer and her mother as a teacher. She attended the Methodist Girls College Yaba before heading onto the University of Lagos. While at the university Genevieve began auditioning for acting jobs amongst the many Nollywood's projects.
Although, female are referred to as the weaker sex but due to the increase calls for gender equality, women are gradually becoming a force to reckon with in every facet of life. The saying 'what a man can do, a woman can do better' seems to have taken over.
ARISE is Africa's first and foremost international style magazine. Highlighting African achievement in fashion, music, culture and politics, it provides a positive portrayal of the continent and its contribution to contemporary society across the world.
ARISE Magazine is published quarterly and sold in over 20 countries. It has established itself as a mainstream magazine for modern Africans, African-Americans and the Diaspora, ARISE is produced in the UK but sold in Barnes & Noble in the USA and news agents worldwide.

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