Genevieve Nnaji

Nnaji's work on Lionheart (2018) turns star recognition into creative control: she directs and plays Adaeze, an executive trying to protect her family's transport business. Netflix acquired the completed film and announced it as its first Nigerian original. That distinction matters: the platform expanded its reach, while the production came from Nigerian filmmakers. It is an inviting starting point for understanding the move from familiar screen face to filmmaker with international distribution.