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Thursday, 3 July 2014

Genevieve Nnaji says she never called Nollywood bland & mediocre

Actress Genevieve Nnaji, who hardly responds to reports about her, has responded to this one. A day after she was called out by Nollywood director Mac Collins Chidebe for allegedly describing Nollywood as bland and mediocre in an interview with Punch over the weekend, Ms Nnaji took to her instagram page to deny she ever used those words. What she wrote below...
I never called my industry bland and mediocre. Truth or not, they were NOT MY WORDS. As a person/writer, you can "assume" what you like about my thought process but DO not project those thoughts as "quotes" by me. It's distasteful, insensitive and quite unprofessional. It's insulting to those limited few working hard to make a difference in the industry. I am a product of Nollywood and my loyalty remains unshaken.
at 7/03/2014 08:14:00 pm

137 comments:

  1. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 20:19

    this gal too fine bikonu..
    jayc

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    1. LEEZ3 July 2014 at 22:34

      Genny nice choice of words! you've shown a high level of maturity.

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    2. dhobiz3 July 2014 at 23:11

      Is it fine they're talking about here

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    3. Unknown4 July 2014 at 00:12

      I love genny!!!!!!!! Dnt mind dat local. Bleached skin fool! 4give him,em no de understand english and to even think he hasn't interacted wit u. 4 once wit u in his life makes it very funny! Am a die hard fan gen.....

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    4. Damochedxb4 July 2014 at 04:57

      Wilheminna Moses, honestly speaking, you are an idiot. From the bottom of my heart, I think you are an imbecile constituting a nuisance all over the place. Sincerely, you are worthless than horse shit. . Bloody bigot!!

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    5. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 09:05

      Well that local bleached man mad sense and that's why she replied. Some of you and your rediculous comments

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    6. Unknown4 July 2014 at 11:33

      ITS OKAY BY ME GENNY.......

      DOESNT MARA WAT U SAY OR DIDNT

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    7. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 12:19

      Whether she said it or not, It is the TRUTH #BitterTruth #NollywoodBland

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  2. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 20:22

    nice one Genny...nkemdirimeverista111@gmail.com

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  3. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 20:22

    Tot as much.. She cnt be dat dumb to mk such a comment..

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  4. SANDRA3 July 2014 at 20:23

    I believe her

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    1. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 06:35

      I've given up on naija journalists, they write nonsense, misquote you, you give them releases and they still get it wrong which is difficult to imagine how that is even possible but it has happened so frequently. Big ones o, small ones oo, all na d same. A very big shame on all of them. They. Don't get sued for misrepresentation that why they take such liberties.

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  5. Unknown3 July 2014 at 20:23

    Let her sue punch if she did't say so

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  6. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 20:24

    That's not true she can't say such thing about an organization that made her what she is in life. Jopeyemi@gmail.com

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  7. Crystal3 July 2014 at 20:24

    Pls who is trying to upset my Genny?

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  8. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 20:24

    All dis false news here and there...well that's why I love dis girl intelligence,dey sha want her to show face nd talk nw u don see her

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  9. Unknown3 July 2014 at 20:25

    Which one are we now to believe? Nawaoooo. I'm out ***CATCH ME IF U CAN***

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    1. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 23:49

      Wat is der 2 blv? U all re twisting d whole tin, he thinks dat, her saying Nollywood is not like b4 instead of helping it 2 grow is bad. Punch did notin either. He just read meaning into wat she said. Everybodys opinion 2 himself.




      DAvidos Doll

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    2. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 23:55

      Wat is der 2 blv? U all re twisting d whole tin, he thinks dat, her saying Nollywood is not like b4 instead of helping it 2 grow is bad. Punch did notin either. He just read meaning into wat she said. Everybodys opinion 2 himself.




      DAvidos Doll

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  10. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 20:25

    Sally p said this lady tho.....damn intlligent and graceful.love you eve

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  11. Unknown3 July 2014 at 20:26

    Sounds better. Whether you telling the truth or not, but am glad you responded to clear that issue. Seriously, at a point i thought you forget how you started.

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    1. Unknown3 July 2014 at 23:49

      My thoughts exactly... Genny of life!!! Graceful as always

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    2. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 23:51

      U plp should read well b4 commenting abeg.

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    3. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 23:54

      U plp should read well b4 commenting abeg.

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  12. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 20:28

    waheva,jxt try ur best 2 make nollywood coz niger movies r worse nd terible nd learn ao 2 use wrdz in a mre apropriate nd polite manner...luv ya

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    1. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 23:30

      You are definitely Silly!!!! You can't spell and certainly you can reason sensibly.. what on earth is a nigger movie???? Olodo!

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  13. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 20:32

    i know my genny can never say so.





    timozo say so.

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  14. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 20:32

    Genny, I bliv you. 'She's only responsible for what she says and not what the writer understands.' 'Sergio Frankie'

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    1. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 23:54

      Thanx 4 saying sumtin similar! D witer did not write any bad tin, his just making a big deal out of nothing. Pls y'all should go back n read well.


      Davido's Doll

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  15. Unknown3 July 2014 at 20:38

    a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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    I dey really salute this our actress and actors, anytime wey dey wan defend themself dey go dey use big grammers wan blow person ear, na only jim iyke i knw wey sabi this thing nw genevieve don join the leaque... Well is all gud and think she made that comment though....
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    ***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

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  16. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 20:40

    Trust u my queen!

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  17. Mrs E3 July 2014 at 20:40

    Na una sabi.
    To: BONARIO

    Your comment on 'Linda's Monday Giveaway' cracked me up! The 'situation' no serious anything o. Just looking for freebies. Anyway I'm not surprised by the outcome cos I'm no good @ winning such bonanzas/lottery or whatever name you call it. Maybe we can meet up so you share your secrets to winning free stuffs, I.e Nokia Lumia, N100k from linda etc *wink***

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    1. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 01:55

      Hey dis useless broke ass chika looking for freebies to feed ur jobless husband and kids shut t hell up cus bonario was only laughing and making mocKery of u, he wasn't looking for a friend! Just so u know! Mugu! If not, u wouldn't jhave found it funny! Hungry thing!

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    2. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 02:00

      Hey dis useless broke ass chika looking for freebies to feed ur jobless husband and kids shut t hell up cus bonario was only laughing and making mocKery of u, he wasn't looking for a friend! Just so u know! Mugu! If not, u wouldn't jhave found it funny! Hungry thing!

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    3. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 04:04

      Are u not a married woman? Igbo women sha! Now u are crushing on bonario, HOE_M_G

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  18. ary3 July 2014 at 20:40

    Alright! But I still maintain there was nothing wrong with the statement! Nollywood is bland and mediocre!

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  19. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 20:41

    Lindodo U c? I love Gene jor.. Too much class n elegance

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  20. 9jagist3 July 2014 at 20:41

    Leave my Baby girl Genevieve Alone
    Bikonu

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  21. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 20:42

    abeg make una forgive her ooo

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  22. Austin3 July 2014 at 20:42

    If i am her...well i would say there is not point sinking along with a wrecked ship..can't even remember the last time i watched a nollywood movie..when is 1/2 of a yellow sun coming out sef!?..guess d useless sensor board are at it again..see, the industry is a mess

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  23. Unknown3 July 2014 at 20:44

    Am impress... true sense of character from a beauty

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  24. Kogi Media3 July 2014 at 20:47

    Come, madam linda, dem send virus to ya blog nii?

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  25. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 20:48

    In 'MY OPINION' genny is not even that great of an actress.. Yes she has gone international and all that but her acting is dull in my opinion,people love her bcox of her beauty and long coverage and loads of past controversies!! Anyway to each his own sha,just sayin!

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    1. Solary3 July 2014 at 22:34

      Ur jst a clown

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    2. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 23:17

      @ anon 8:48 I concur. Her beauty doesn't trip me either.

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    3. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 04:30

      She's jst over hyped joor..wetin she dey act..uche jombo nd mercy johnson are better dan her!

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    4. Damochedxb4 July 2014 at 05:07

      I am willing to bet that those were the exact words Ms Nnaji used to describe the industry that brought her fame and fortune. On realising her eff up, she got off her high horse and retracted her statement, hence her statement "wether true or false".. I dont know, but to me ,this is one seriously overated actress with a very huge ego.. Classism is the new racism and some Nigerian celebs have caught that bug..

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    5. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 12:23

      Go and die! Must u coment?

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  26. Unknown3 July 2014 at 20:52

    i knw genny is way more responsible dan dat!

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  27. Unknown3 July 2014 at 21:01

    I love d red nd white background dis blue and arsh is somehw plz. Lindodo plz do sometin

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  28. BONARIO NNAGS3 July 2014 at 21:02

    Nice response and a matured one from her. But that doesn't change the level of mediocrity in the movie industry.

    ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

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  29. Angie3 July 2014 at 21:04

    Genny would never say that directly; she's very smart and articulate..
    Let's not forget that it's the same industry that made her, employed and keeps employing some jobless youths.. Only that they've now introduced POLITICS into it.


    * My R1.50c comment *

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  30. Tongryang3 July 2014 at 21:04

    Awwh! Dats so matured. U. Can't possibly bite the finger that feed u. Thumbs up for this response

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  31. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 21:05

    I love you Jenny........big kisses..


    XDON D DON

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  32. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 21:07

    I read her interview yesterday nd I didn't come across such statement,y is pple like to turn words upside down,gen don't mine them,I love u so dearly,u re my bestio

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  33. jenny love3 July 2014 at 21:07

    That's my genny talking!always sounding matured and simple!

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  34. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 21:10

    well spoken Gene baby

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  35. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 21:11

    I love this lady...

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  36. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 21:11

    Na lie, you talk am.

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  37. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 21:11

    God knows d truth..ok next pls

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  38. Lady kay3 July 2014 at 21:11

    U see y its nt gud to hear frm one party and place judgement.some LIB readers r fond of dt which is not gud

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  39. Lady kay3 July 2014 at 21:12

    U see y its nt gud to hear frm one party and place judgement.some LIB readers r fond of dt which is not gud

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  40. Unknown3 July 2014 at 21:12

    Her make up and hair just don't go.. I like her response by the way. #ClassPersonifiedEve.

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  41. Opelicious Morgann3 July 2014 at 21:12

    Right!

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  42. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 21:13

    Shame on all those saying Gene was right for calling out the inndustry that made her who she is today. She has cleared the air.

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  43. Eugenia Ekeji3 July 2014 at 21:16

    I love u Genny. No mind them.

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  44. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 21:18

    Madam, the man asked you a simple question? Your response it pityable from a professional as you claim to be, too many uncalled for words.
    What have you added to the industry? Have you produced any films or brought heaven to Nigeria?
    I fear to know the answer to that?

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    1. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 23:28

      The way you reason is astounding..... go and sleep!!! silly twit

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    2. Unknown4 July 2014 at 02:03

      Anon 9:18 ur such an empty dumb skull! And d worst part? U didn't just make sense! Nawaooh! I must comment..... Mtcheww!

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  45. Unknown3 July 2014 at 21:21

    Correct geh.

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  46. APPLE3 July 2014 at 21:30

    They always deny.

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  47. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 21:30

    better pikin

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  48. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 21:31

    I trust her. Pretex4luv@yahoo.com

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  49. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 21:35

    You see y my love for Jenny can never depreciate.I just love dis lady.

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  50. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 21:35

    Ok noted,but this ur hair style na die.

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  51. DOBY DOBY3 July 2014 at 21:35

    Berra oo.. luv u more evryday

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  52. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 21:44

    And Linda, why dis picture of her na? Still love my genny

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  53. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 21:51

    GENNY FOR PRESIDENT! GREAT RESPONSE SPOKEN BY AN INTELLIGENT NIGERIAN! STUPID NIGERIANS TRYNA BRING HER DOWN!

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    1. Akpu4 July 2014 at 08:33

      Genny is just denying what she said. After thought.

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  54. Unknown3 July 2014 at 21:51

    Dats my gal...love u Genny

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  55. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 21:52

    ABEG let no one try to bring this queen into any rubbish. she is on her own and doesn't disturb anybody so they should all just shot their mouth! we love you Genny and we do not believe them..dont worry!

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  56. Unknown3 July 2014 at 21:53

    Nice response frm her n I b'live she woulda admit if she really did

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  57. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 21:54

    No mind dah monkey director wey no sabi read. Abeg no ansr am again coz I'm sure hez gonna say smthn else

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  58. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 21:56

    She's beautiful her choice of words are also beautiful#maryprynce

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  59. Unknown3 July 2014 at 22:23

    Genny gal ur profession na ur profession oooo

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  60. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 22:37

    ITS GOOD SHE CLEARED D AIR, U DONT BITE THE FINGER THAT FED U AND IS STILL FEEDING YOU. NOLLYWOOD IS A RELIGION FOR MANY PEOPLE ACROSS D GLOBE NOW NOT JUST NAIJA, SO PLEASE GENI AND OTHERS DONT DENEGRATE SOMETHING BUILT BY THOSE BEFORE YOU. AS FOR MANY JOURNALISTS THEY USUALLY DRINK, SMOKE AND GET HIGH WHILE WRITING SO IT COULD BE A CASE OF DRUNKEN JOURNALISM

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  61. NaNcY DreW3 July 2014 at 22:48

    Lol dat actually can be a name of a Nollywood movie true hahaahaha really funny

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  62. Unknown3 July 2014 at 22:50

    Whatever!!

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  63. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 22:51

    Proud fool

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  64. Anonymous3 July 2014 at 22:51

    Proud fool

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    1. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 08:51

      Ure d biggest fool @ anonym 10:51

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  65. Unknown3 July 2014 at 22:54

    Ok Punch and Mac Collins, you guys have finally succeded in making my Genny say something. It's really been a while I heard from her. Thank you

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  66. Unknown3 July 2014 at 22:55

    I believe you my dear. Genny you are the best

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  67. Unknown3 July 2014 at 22:55

    Wateva!

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  68. Unknown3 July 2014 at 23:00

    better



    BORN TO SHINE!!!1

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  69. Olubukola Ozone3 July 2014 at 23:07

    Gud one Geny, I love ur responce

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  70. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 00:19

    Gene always knw hw to silent d media,d media cnt go further cos diers no proof she said it. After all its a newspaper interview not Tv interview.

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  71. sisiclara@yahoo.com4 July 2014 at 00:51

    #yawns next?!...

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  72. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 01:18

    Linda stop using the word deny.. There is no proof she said that and besides the man could also be lying..Hian

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  73. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 01:40

    Oh puleeeze she only took it back because way too many people attacked her. If they had supported her, she would have repeated it. I wasnt born last nite like Lil wayne rapped

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  74. ogadinma4 July 2014 at 01:42

    GENEVIEVE! You are a very crafty sly chick. You obviously said something along those lines and that is why you can make the comment about the journalist saying what they want or interpreting the way they want. Proud fool. hoss

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  75. uh huh4 July 2014 at 01:48

    SHE IS A BIG dold faced liar. she definitely said it maybe she just didnt use those two words. she is only denying because even the blind so called fans who adore her all fired at her. thats all. she is a proud liar

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  76. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 03:01

    I knew she didn't say dat!i luv dis lady like mad!chocomilo

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  77. joy Egbunu4 July 2014 at 03:35

    Ur response, very well put together! ' nuf respec 4 ya!

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  78. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 04:50

    Ok we await your next nollymovie then..

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  79. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 06:02

    jenny boo i love u. patoswife@gmail.com

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  80. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 08:40

    Where is crazy @Alicia who was busy fighting everyone here, putting up a fight for Genny?.

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  81. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 08:52

    My lv genny u dnt even hv 2 explain urself, nollywood nids improvement shikena, dey shuld deal wit dt n stop lukin 4 who insulted dem or not mtcheww

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  82. give urselves brain4 July 2014 at 09:02

    now am back to loving you...u inspire me even as a guy but most importantly,u turn me on...and i still dey dream say one day i wld have the honour of spending even if na one day and i shall release my venom on u..maybe even make u keep coming back till u r stuck with me...tongue out#

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  83. Jade4 July 2014 at 09:51

    Genny, whether you said it or not,it is inconsequential simply bcos I LUV GENEVIEVE!

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  84. JOYCHY4 July 2014 at 09:55

    Thought some of u were bashing Genny, U are now automatically on her side????

    People who want 2 get noticed like Mac Collins just spring up & make comments dat neva was.

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  85. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 09:57

    Dts a lady speaking...a woman who hs brains,class n hs worked so hard fr her fame n fortune.Nt flash in d pans like Yobo's wife who leeches off her hubby's fame n wealth n hs no respect fr haslf or ha image.Ride on Queen Gen!

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  86. Unknown4 July 2014 at 09:59

    Please Mr director, it may please you to know that MISS NNAJI is a QUEEN, Nollywood QUEEN and must be treated as such PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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  87. Unknown4 July 2014 at 10:09

    i trust you jare genny.

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  88. Unknown4 July 2014 at 10:10

    i trust you jare genny.

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  89. Unknown4 July 2014 at 11:01

    but wats wit d media dis days with false news everywia to gain cheap popularity or sales? Smh first it was 2face now dat he has sued d magazine company for a huge sum them begin beg.
    pls Genny sue dem inugo?

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  90. funmiD4 July 2014 at 11:27

    well said Genny,i respect this babe too much.she is well mannered,well cultured and well trained.Always a delight to watch her interviews.The World is your Oasis,go conquer it!

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  91. Zoe Ami4 July 2014 at 11:36

    Even if you did, its just ok

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  92. MY TURN4 July 2014 at 11:36

    Thumbs up babes

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  93. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 12:20

    How wont you say it when you now roll with Billionaires. You no remember this one when u fu*ked ur way thru nollywood

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  94. Unknown4 July 2014 at 12:23

    I knew it from the on set that my very own Genny wont say a word like that.

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  95. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 13:11

    Um okay. I don't believe a word u said aunty Genny. That journalist did not misconstrue your words. You are only backing down because yur normal back up all fired at you. You are such a poliTRICKcian

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  96. PRETTY GIRL4 July 2014 at 14:15

    I just Love Genevieve#CLASS PERSONIFIED

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  97. agatha4 July 2014 at 14:51

    I believe Genny she know's better than to criticize an industry that helped her achieve her dreams..thumbs on gal

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  98. Unknown4 July 2014 at 17:09

    nice one Genny, I was too sure u cant say such. I respect you alot

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  99. Anonymous4 July 2014 at 17:51

    Who cares? # Awe gbo mi jare# mtcheeew

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  100. haddie kush4 July 2014 at 17:52

    Who Cares?

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  101. Anonymous7 July 2014 at 00:10

    This so called Diva thinks too much of herself! She is Seriously over rated....perhaps prized herself out of the market...!

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