Legendary Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji was one of the panelists at the first-ever Essence house: Hollywood Edition held on the 8th of February in Los Angeles, California.
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She served on the panel together with, Comedienne and Producer, Gina Yashere, Cori Murray, Director of Entertainment at Essence, Director, Writer, and Producer, Euzhan Palcy.
Serving on the panel, Genevieve used the opportunity to highlight the importance of inclusion and acceptance in a diverse global industry.
“One thing that was more important than diversity was inclusion. And inclusion means showing you me and you accepting who I am and where I’m from, rather than integrating me into your culture and changing me into who you are,” she said.
The Hollywood Edition of Essense House is part of Black Women in history celebration and witnessed by several celebrities around the world.
Nnaji’s efforts through film making continue to showcase Nigeria and Africa to the rest of the world.
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Her movie, ‘Lionheart’ was the first Nigerian movie to be considered for an Oscar nomination. But albeit the nomination was later reversed, it was also the first Nigerian movie to feature on Netflix.