Genevieve Nnaji appeared on CNN as a guest of Richard Quest on Tuesday, September 11, where she spoke on her Netflix acquired film, ”Lionheart”.



On the eve of the premiere of Genevieve’s Nnaji’s directiorial debut film, ”Lion Heart” at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival, movie sharing platform Netflix announced a deal to acquire the movie on its channel.



This made ”Lion Heart” the first original film from Nigeria to be owned by the American movie streaming platform.

Speaking with Richard Quest on Tuesday night, Genevieve discussed how she was able to gather funds for the production of the movie and the chances of Nollywood gaining global acceptance.



On how she was able to put the movie together, ”For money, we had to self-fund unfortunately, she says, we don’t have adequate funding for movies that we actually intend to go global, there isn’t that provision yet.”

She also explained that Nollywood stands a good chance of going global anytime soon, but she sees language as the only problem that stands as a barrier.

Lion Heart premiered at the TIFF Festival 2018 on Saturday, September 2018.

The comic film by Genevieve Nnaji titled ”Lionheart”



Lionheart captures the challenges of a female in a male-dominated industry. It is a story of Adaeze, a young lady who steps up to the challenge when her father, Chief Ernest Obiagu, is forced to take a step back from his company due to health issues.

She works with her crude and eccentric brother to save the family business in dire financial straits resulting in crazy and often hilarious results. Genevieve Nnaji stars with a solid line up that features Nkem Owoh, Pete Edochie, and Onyeka Onwenu in the movie.

Source; - http://www.lekkigists.com.ng/2018/09/genevieve-speaks-on-cnn-following.html?m=1

If not Genny, who could have done it better...??
I see her infusing her special talents into this movie...I can't wait to see it

Congrats genny, i wish i can be ur boo

Genny is a Celeb to other celebrities! She doesn't make noise! A big achiever!
Congratulations to her and Nollywood by extension... Very soon, I see the whole of African movie industries bearing one name "Nollywood" just like almost all white movie industries are bearing "Hollywood". This would make the African movie industry great with Nigeria being the headquarters!
Genny is really doing great! She is the real Nollywood Sweetheart and the Face Of African Cinema

#MbaiseToTheWorld
#NollywoodToTheWorld

Dear Nairaland Men,
Fools avoid junk food, yet, watch TV and Movies all day. Too much television is the soul's junk food.

Thank you Netflixx for buying the movie I can finally download d movies for free at FZ or doz free downloading site as I no get Moni to go Cinema I will just use my money to buy Hollandia Yoghurt and 100naira popcorn from Mama Amaka....

That's our future First Lady if Wazirin Adamawa wins

This lady is a living legend. Her talent took her to the top and she's worth being a mentor to all these upcoming acts

petsam11:
Genny is a Celeb to other celebrities! She doesn't make noise! A big achiever!
Congratulations to her and Nollywood by extension... Very soon, I see the whole of African movie industries bearing one name "Nollywood" just like almost all white movie industries are bearing "Hollywood". This would make the African movie industry great with Nigeria being the headquarters!
Genny is really doing great! She is the real Nollywood Sweetheart and the Face Of African Cinema

#MbaiseToTheWorld
#NollywoodToTheWorld

Her bride price sha!

Na only them Adenuga and co fit pay.

If una be Mbaise, you know you know

Congratulations dear

And he said "This is our DAUGHTER with whom we're well pleased"...
Igbo Amaka!!!

no make me give you sniper drink ooooo

hisexcellency34:
That's our future First Lady if Wazirin Adamawa wins

Naija amaka..

I'm bored

That's Genny for you. A silent achiever

kstyle2:
This lady is a living legend. Her talent took her to the top and she's worth being a mentor to all these upcoming acts

Living Legend bawo? On top one film bought by Netflix? I tire sef...

We sabi una wella...

That's Genny for you. A silent achiever.


Enjoy my signature.

petsam11:
Genny is a Celeb to other celebrities! She doesn't make noise! A big achiever!
Congratulations to her and Nollywood by extension... Very soon, I see the whole of African movie industries bearing one name "Nollywood" just like almost all white movie industries are bearing "Hollywood". This would make the African movie industry great with Nigeria being the headquarters!
Genny is really doing great! She is the real Nollywood Sweetheart and the Face Of African Cinema

#MbaiseToTheWorld
#NollywoodToTheWorld

Mbaise kwa?

O kwa nwa Enugwu!

I love her after watching 'Beloved' decade ago

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vankaid:

Mbaise kwa?

O kwa nwa Enugwu!

She's from Mbaise. I know you think she's from Enugu because of her surname 'Nnaji'. I also used to think that only Enugu people bear that name.

sacluxisback:


Her bride price sha!

Na only them Adenuga and co fit pay.

If una be Mbaise, you know you know

Hahahahahaa! U r funny! If u know u know! Lol!
But truth be told Genevi Nnaji, Rita Dominic and so many of them from Mbaise and Nollywood in general are doing great!

Mariangeles:
If not Genny, who could have done it better...??
I see her infusing her special talents into this movie...I can't wait to see it

My brother.. Dis woman is vr talented. May God continue to protect her for us.. I still can't forget d infuse and emotions she induced in dat one of her character I watched way back in d days... "The unfinished business" wit Desmond Elliott. Bless you lass.

Gratefulheart1:
What's the importance of Netflix acquiring a movie? I always see most foreign movies on Netflix. Just asking innocently.

The importance is that before now, they never bought any Nigerian movie and they paid some money for it too.

vankaid:

Mbaise kwa?

O kwa nwa Enugwu!

Mba ya na Rita Dominic bu ndi Mbaise a.k.a #Country5!

Mab

YorubaAssasin:


Living Legend bawo? On top one film bought by Netflix? I tire sef...

We sabi una wella...

Legend's got a new meaning bruh