Nollywood: After 5 Years Break, Genevieve Nnaji Makes Epic Comeback

Veteran Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji is set to return to the movie screens after taking a break from the movie industry for five years.

Naija News reports that Genevieve’s comeback is via an adaptation of the critically acclaimed book “I Do Not Come To You By Chance” by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani.

The film tells the story of a young man who must do everything to ensure his family knows no hunger.

Set in the perilous realm of Nigerian email scams, the movie examines the lengths he will go to protect those he loves.

The prestigious Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best First Book (Africa) and the prestigious Betty Trask First Book Award were given to Nwaubani’s literary masterpiece in 2010.

Additionally, The Washington Post’s “Best Books of the Year” list included it, which is a distinction. Nnaji works with co-executive producer Chinny Carter to bring this compelling tale to life in the movie version.

The seasoned actress is collaborating with co-executive producer Chinny Carter to bring this riveting story to life.

Nollywood actors, Blossom Chukwujekwu and newbie Paul Nnadiekwe both have significant roles in the cast lineup.

The last movie the 44-year-old Nollywood diva produced and starred in, was her 2018 Netflix movie, Lionheart.