Nkechi Nnaji Biography

Nkechi Victoria Nnaji is a Nigerian actress who is known for starring in films such as Echoes of Love (2016), Really Surprising (2016), Agony of a Sister (2018), Rejected (2022), and 30 and Single (2020). She is one of the most famous actresses in the Nollywood industry known for her unique style of acting which has captured millions of fans.

Nkechi Nnaji Age

Nnaji was born on May 22 in Enugu State, Nigeria and she celebrates her birthday on May 22 every year. She has however not revealed the year in which she was born hence it is unknown how old she is. However, she might be around 40 years old as of 2024.

Nkechi Nnaji Height and Weight

Nnaji stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches and weighs 65kg.

Nkechi Nnaji Family

Nnaji was born into a wealthy family of four however as she grew up her family lost the wealth and therefore she had a difficult childhood. She is very secretive about her personal life hence she has managed to hide information regarding her parents and siblings.

Nkechi Nnaji Husband | Boyfriend

Nnaji is single and not searching. During an interview, she revealed that she has been through a bad heartbreak and is focusing on her acting career. This information will soon be updated.

Nkechi Nnaji Education

After graduating from elementary and high school, Nkechi attended the Institute of Science and Technology where she obtained a degree in Mass Communication.

Nkechi Nnaji Career

Nnaji started her professional career at the age of 14 when she was featured in small roles before later being featured in main roles. The beautiful upcoming Nollywood actress has starred in Aguba Igogolo, Sorrow of the Orphan, Wahala Marriage, School Runs, and Pleasure Booster among others.

Her ability to fit in different roles and creativity onset has helped her win the hearts of many of her fans as well as the hearts of many producers hence helping to grow her acting career. She is known for her work on Echoes of Love (2016), Really Surprising (2016), Agony of a Sister (2018), Rejected (2022), and 30 and Single (2020).

Nkechi Nnaji Net worth

Nnaji has an estimated net worth of between $ 300,000 to $ 900,000 which she has acquired from her career as an actress.

Profile Of Nkechi Nnaji in an Interview

How did you venture into acting?

I started out as a child actor at the age of seven after a neighbor of ours appeared in a Nollywood flick. I had a pas­sion for acting so one very good day I approached him on my own. He goes by the name Oluchi. I was like ‘Oluchi, I’d like to follow you into the movie industry. So he took me to an audi­tion at the Presidential Hotel, Enugu. My first role was actually a waka pass. I was cast alongside Uche Obi, Segun Arinze, and Steph Nora Okereke, and the movie was directed by Lancelot Imasuen.

I played about three scenes but they were not speaking roles. After that things started picking up. At a point I no longer went for auditions; I’d just be on my own and they would call me up for roles. There was this woman by the name of Ohiri; she was like my guardian angel. Whenever they needed me she contacted my parents.

What challenges did you face as a kid actor?

To be honest with you I never faced any challenges because everybody loved me, everybody took me like a pet. I was everybody’s daughter kind of, so everybody protected my interest and they paid me good money too.

How much was your first earning as a kid actor?

N7000.

How did your parents take it?

My mum was so happy. Initially, she did not want it but everything turned out well so she started supporting me. But at a time I stopped because it was clashing with my education and I needed to concentrate on my studies so I had to go back to school. By the time I came back, Nollywood had changed to what it is now.

What were the challenges you faced when you returned?

When I got back everything had changed; the producers, the directors, and everything were new but God just connected me to the right people. I started out with three jobs but it was really challenging because everything had changed.

What was the first movie that shot you into the limelight?

Tears of The Innocent parts 3 & 4. Maybe Sorrows of The Orphan also helped but Tears of The Innocent was the movie that really paved the way for me.

Did anyone try to discourage you in your early days when you wanted to join acting?

Yeah, I had a lot of challenges. At a point, I almost gave up.

Were you sexually harassed?

No, I wasn’t sexually harassed; it is all in the past, I don’t want to dwell on it; let us discuss my career.

Aside from what we see on the screen, who really is Nkechi Nnaji?

Nkechi Nnaji is actually a prayer warrior; I’m not joking. The real Nkechi Nnaji is different from what you see on the screen. On the screen, I have to interpret my char­acter well but talking about the real me, I won’t say I’m calm nor will I say I’m on the hot side. Let us just say I’m humble. However, I’m the kind of a girl who doesn’t tolerate rubbish so people misinter­pret me. When I respect you I expect you to reciprocate. I don’t take it lightly when people try to bring me down.

You share the same surname with a very popular actress, Genevieve Nnaji. Have you come in contact with her?

I’m actually looking forward to meeting her. Whenever people hear Nkechi Nnaji, the first question they ask me is ‘Are you a sister to Genevieve Nnaji?’ If you google my name, you will see Nkechi Nnaji and Genevieve Nnaji coming up so people are like ‘I just googled you and I saw Gen­evieve Nnaji, are you guys related?’ And I am like ‘No, I’ve not even met her in per­son.’ I would be the happiest person on earth if I could work with her; I love her for real. I look up to her because she is a woman of substance. She knows what she wants and she goes for it; she is very hard-working.

Most times you act in sexy roles. If the need arises, could you do a nude scene?

It all depends on the storyline. If the story has a positive message to teach about nudity I wouldn’t mind doing it. But if it is just to go nude for the sake of making mar­keters notice you then it is a big no! Some people believe that going nude is the only way they can sell themselves! If you like, have all the sex you like in a movie, nobody will give a damn about you. What matters is the story behind going nude. What mes­sage are you interpreting? Is it a message that can change somebody’s life? Is it a message that will inspire people? I could go nude but it depends on the message the character is passing.

Nollywood actresses rarely marry on time. Do you have such fears?

No! But sometimes I am like ‘What is happening?’ If you look around, there are a lot of broken homes and all that. But I don’t think it has to do with Nollywood alone; I think it is a general thing. There is a high rate of broken homes today so it’s not just Nollywood. It has to do with individuals and how they carry themselves. Marriage is worth more than what we think it is. Before you go into marriage you need to invite God, you need to seek the face of God.

What is the most challenging role you have ever played?

The last job I shot, was an action film entitled My Legacy. I was abducted, tortured, and crying and all that from scene one to the very last scene. The crying and the beating really drained me. At some point, we had to escape through a thick bush and I was scared of being hurt by one of those things in the bush which I don’t want to mention.