I would love to be a model but I don’t have the height – Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji

Genevieve nnaji Nollywood Diva
Genevieve nnaji Nollywood Diva

In an interview with TOPE OLUKOLE of the Tribune Newspaper, Grade A Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji touched on interesting issues. The hardworking mother of one who recently dumped Music megastar D’banj told of how she likes to challenge herself and admitted that she’s dating but will never get married. She also chose modeling and fashion designing over acting. Below is what the actress said.

What is your ultimate goal?
I want to challenge myself, as an actress, some more. I don’t think I have reached my potentials. There is still a hunger in me. I am still not completely satisfied. I won’t stop until I get an Oscar.

If you could do it all again what would you do?
If I had it my way, I would love to be a model, but I don’t have the height. If I could start my career again, I would definitely go into the fashion world because I have been designing since primary school. But you can’t go back into time and the best thing about my job is that I get to dress up and pose all the time, just like a model!

You can be described as someone who is career-minded, ambitious and beautiful. However, you were also a teen mother, what advice would you give to other teen mums?
Thank you. I have never heard of that term, but I like to keep this part of my life private and I don’t like to talk about my daughter. But what I would say is, I completely believe in destiny. I think everybody has a dream and something they want to achieve, so you should never give up on yourself.

Learn to embrace everything life throws at you and learn to make everything work for you, even your mistakes. Do not give up on your dreams; as long as there is life, there is hope. When you have life, you should make the best of your time because life is too short.

You’ve been romantically linked with several people, are there any wedding bells in the future?
Yes, I am dating, but there won’t be any wedding bells, because I don’t want to get married. I am looking for someone who can keep me excited because I get bored easily. I need someone, who is there to support me, who is confident. I haven’t got the time to be massaging a man’s ego; he has to be confident in our relationship from the word-go.

Do you see yourself as sexy and what’s the favourite part of your body?
I like to think that I’m sexy, although I don’t always feel sexy. I think my waist is my best part. I like my waist because it’s small and neat and gives me my hourglass figure.

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  1. Catherine-Emaeyak Idiong August 13, 2011 at 2:07 pm - Reply

    I love you anytime of the day. superfly chic

  2. Lawrence Lurrenz Onuzulike August 13, 2011 at 2:12 pm - Reply

    Cool

  3. Faith Adaugo Agomuo August 13, 2011 at 2:27 pm - Reply

    I love your fighting spirit..U will surely get to your oscar.

    • Onyebinama Magdaline August 18, 2011 at 12:16 pm - Reply

      yes jare faith

  4. Ogedegbe Abimbola Omolara August 13, 2011 at 3:10 pm - Reply

    Master…you rock

  5. Ogedegbe Abimbola Omolara August 13, 2011 at 3:11 pm - Reply

    Cool

  6. Delia Innoma August 13, 2011 at 3:50 pm - Reply

    loving thing girl, nice one.

    • Onyebinama Magdaline August 13, 2011 at 3:54 pm - Reply

      but tank God u are an actress na

    • Faith Adaugo Agomuo August 16, 2011 at 9:17 am - Reply

      loving her pass u *wink*

  7. Roseline Mogbolu August 13, 2011 at 4:09 pm - Reply

    JENNY THERE SHOULD BE MORE OF YOU OUT THERE, EVVIVA.

  8. Judith Njideka Arinze August 13, 2011 at 5:51 pm - Reply

    you go Jenny.

  9. Lakasol Ifeanyi Litmus August 14, 2011 at 11:12 am - Reply

    Green wine! Is dis a french suga free sort of wine, I want 2 kn coz I have moon lite date comin soon, My baby deserve green wine 2…. Lol, back 2 d subject, Oscar go COME as far your living & keep working HARD 2 d best of your ablity, but do us a favour to come home & act before OSCAR come, your fanz dey miss u. u understand.

  10. Princess Florence-Toya August 14, 2011 at 8:09 pm - Reply

    Wonderful

  11. Heywhizzie Ayodimeji August 15, 2011 at 7:07 am - Reply

    I like u jare genevieve.

  12. Ugwuezumba Ebere Jeanie August 15, 2011 at 8:46 am - Reply

    u ain't short genny, don't u see all those models ni, wear 12inches and u got the height.just kidding.the sky is your limit babe, u re great.all the best in your dreams.

  13. Aniema Akpabio August 15, 2011 at 5:48 pm - Reply

    Winners don't quit, I like your winning spirit. Don't worry with time you will get your oscar, as for marriage no be by force, your happiness matters, wish you the best.

    • Onyebinama Magdaline August 18, 2011 at 12:15 pm - Reply

      yes o

  14. Makinwa Tai Ibk August 16, 2011 at 10:40 am - Reply

    Its nice you already knew that ok.

  15. Ifeoma Chinedu August 16, 2011 at 4:44 pm - Reply

    dats ma baby.

    • Obiakor Stanley August 16, 2011 at 4:58 pm - Reply

      I hv dis shoe dat i wil giv 2 u once u wear it u wil b so suprise wit ur height.am rily seein u as a real model so lets go dia.

    • Gift Onyinye August 17, 2011 at 10:20 am - Reply

      the height u have is it called' eight'( height without the letter h) and not height? by the bush is there any commandment that says 'u must be as tall as an iroko tree before u can become a model'?

  16. Onyebinama Magdaline August 18, 2011 at 12:16 pm - Reply

    my sister even with out u being a model u are a star already.

  17. George Olori August 19, 2011 at 1:41 pm - Reply

    you may not have the height but for real I can clearly say, your already a model because u are unique.

    • Onyebinama Magdaline August 19, 2011 at 2:26 pm - Reply

      yes ooooooooooooo

    • George Olori August 19, 2011 at 2:31 pm - Reply

      meg, my sister na confirm be dat oo

  18. Martina Iheanacho Omire August 27, 2011 at 7:21 pm - Reply

    well my sister, firstly I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my comment and I hope that when that times cums we will met. I've learnt so much abt you that's 's like I've know you already, however we dnt really know each other love your work its alway gr8 to watch you work and you r one of my fav actors. I can understand you when you say that you r not ready for the marriage thing because its one of the hardest thing ever in life, plus you have to be sure, ready, and happy within yourself..when my pastor would say to me how can u share your life with another and u dnt even know who u r as a person. now I can understand why so many men have another on the side because of these issues but we tend to think that we r doing the right thing by man made rules…Am not saying marriage is wrong but we nd to be ture to ourselve, then to god…its our private life and every body likes to get involved not because they r haters but because we only humans and no one should tell another person wat or how they should live their lives..its a doggy dog world and stuff happens, we can only understand more when we experience stuff..but its all to do with our state of mind, our background and way of life…but in general its our choices we make with guide us to our destiny. my sister keep doing you and stay blessed.

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