Nollywood Actress Genevieve Nnaji Returns to Screens.
Genevieve Nnaji Makes Triumphant Return to Cinema with Adaptation of Bestseller” After a 5-year hiatus post the success of her Netflix hit Lionheart (2018), Genevieve Nnaji is set to grace the silver screen once again. Sources reveal that she’s taken on the task of bringing Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani’s acclaimed novel “I Do Not Come To You By Chance” to life, marking her directorial prowess.
Pulse reports that Nnaji’s latest cinematic endeavor delves into the gripping narrative of a young man who becomes a guardian against the shadows of Nigerian email scams. The story navigates his relentless determination to shield his family from the clutches of hunger, leading him through perilous journeys in the digital underworld.
The inspiration behind this cinematic masterpiece, Nwaubani’s work, gained international recognition in 2010 when it clinched the prestigious Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best First Book (Africa) and the renowned Betty Trask First Book Award. The accolades continued to pour in as The Washington Post included it in their esteemed “Best Books of the Year” list. Collaborating with co-executive producer Chinny Carter, Nnaji brings this captivating narrative to life, weaving its intricate threads into a spellbinding movie.
Prime Business Africa has spilled the beans on the stellar cast, with accomplished actor Blossom Chukwujekwu and promising newcomer Paul Nnadiekwe securing pivotal roles in the film, adding to the excitement surrounding this upcoming cinematic gem.