“People know me today as Genevieve Nnaji, a famous actress. But before the fame, my life was full of struggles that many people don’t know about.
I started acting when I was very young. I loved it so much, but life was hard. I became a mother when I was just a teenager. Many people judged me. They said my life was over and that I could not succeed again.
It was a very tough time for me. I cried many nights. But deep inside me, I told myself, ‘Genevieve, you will rise again.’ I refused to give up on my dreams because of my mistake.
I continued acting, even when people looked down on me. I worked hard, took small roles, and kept improving myself. Slowly, people began to see my talent and not my past.
Today, I am proud of the woman I have become. I turned my pa!n into power, and my story gives hope to many girls out there.”
— Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji
