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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.

137 comments:

Anonymous said...

this gal too fine bikonu..
jayc

Anonymous said...

nice one Genny...nkemdirimeverista111@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

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

SANDRA said...

I believe her

Unknown said...

Let her sue punch if she did't say so

Anonymous said...

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

Crystal said...

Pls who is trying to upset my Genny?

Anonymous said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Unknown said...

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.

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

i know my genny can never say so.





timozo say so.

Anonymous said...

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

Unknown said...

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***

Anonymous said...

Trust u my queen!

Mrs E said...

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***

ary said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

9jagist said...

Leave my Baby girl Genevieve Alone
Bikonu

Anonymous said...

abeg make una forgive her ooo

Austin said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Kogi Media said...

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

Anonymous said...

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!

Unknown said...

i knw genny is way more responsible dan dat!

Unknown said...

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

BONARIO NNAGS said...

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

Angie said...

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 *

Tongryang said...

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

Anonymous said...

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


XDON D DON

Anonymous said...

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

jenny love said...

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

Anonymous said...

well spoken Gene baby

Anonymous said...

I love this lady...

Anonymous said...

Na lie, you talk am.

Anonymous said...

God knows d truth..ok next pls

Lady kay said...

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

Lady kay said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Opelicious Morgann said...

Right!

Anonymous said...

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.

Eugenia Ekeji said...

I love u Genny. No mind them.

Anonymous said...

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?

Unknown said...

Correct geh.

APPLE said...

They always deny.

Anonymous said...

better pikin

Anonymous said...

I trust her. Pretex4luv@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

Ok noted,but this ur hair style na die.

DOBY DOBY said...

Berra oo.. luv u more evryday

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Unknown said...

Dats my gal...love u Genny

Anonymous said...

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!

Unknown said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Solary said...

Ur an ass 4 saying dt

Unknown said...

Genny gal ur profession na ur profession oooo

LEEZ said...

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

Solary said...

Ur jst a clown

Anonymous said...

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

Solary said...

Ur an ass 4 saying dt

NaNcY DreW said...

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

Unknown said...

Whatever!!

Anonymous said...

Proud fool

Anonymous said...

Proud fool

Unknown said...

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

Unknown said...

I believe you my dear. Genny you are the best

Unknown said...

Wateva!

Unknown said...

better



BORN TO SHINE!!!1

Olubukola Ozone said...

Gud one Geny, I love ur responce

dhobiz said...

Is it fine they're talking about here

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

U plp should read well b4 commenting abeg.

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

U plp should read well b4 commenting abeg.

Anonymous said...

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

Unknown said...

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.....

Anonymous said...

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.

sisiclara@yahoo.com said...

#yawns next?!...

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

ogadinma said...

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

uh huh said...

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

Unknown said...

Hooohaaaa!!!!!!!!! Ijiya!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

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!

Anonymous said...

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!

Unknown said...

Hooohaaaa!!!!!!!!! Ijiya!!!!!!

Unknown said...

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

Unknown said...

Hooohaaaa!!!!!!!!! Ijiya!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

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

joy Egbunu said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

Ok we await your next nollymovie then..

Damochedxb said...

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!!

Damochedxb said...

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..

Anonymous said...

jenny boo i love u. patoswife@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

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.

Unknown said...

Beef

Anonymous said...

She is forgiven.

Anonymous said...

Crazy hair!

Akpu said...

Genny is just denying what she said. After thought.

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

Ure d biggest fool @ anonym 10:51

Anonymous said...

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

give urselves brain said...

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#

Anonymous said...

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

Jade said...

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

JOYCHY said...

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.

Anonymous said...

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!

Unknown said...

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

Unknown said...

i trust you jare genny.

Unknown said...

i trust you jare genny.

Unknown said...

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?

funmiD said...

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!

Unknown said...

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

DOESNT MARA WAT U SAY OR DIDNT

Zoe Ami said...

Even if you did, its just ok

MY TURN said...

Thumbs up babes

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

Fool!

Unknown said...

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

Anonymous said...

Go and die! Must u coment?

Anonymous said...

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

PRETTY GIRL said...

I just Love Genevieve#CLASS PERSONIFIED

agatha said...

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

Unknown said...

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

Anonymous said...

Who cares? # Awe gbo mi jare# mtcheeew

haddie kush said...

Who Cares?

Anonymous said...

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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