Nollywood actress Uche Jombo, has risen to become one of the most sort after and talented screen goddesses in the entertainment industry today.
However, she didn’t just get all of the fame and fortune in one day but through her consistency and tenacity over the years.
Following this, the talented actress recently took to social media to celebrate her 20th anniversary being in Nollywood. Taking to Instagram, she shared a cute photo of herself and went down memory lane into her struggling days down to achieving stardom.
She wrote:
“Today 20 years ago I made my debut in a Nollywood film (visa to hell). What a journey its been…worked my way from playing lead in my first 2films to waka pass roles ,supporting roles, to no role, moving to writing the roles I wanted as a script writer, back to leading roles with (games men play which I co wrote with @ememisong ) to eventually investing back into this industry that changed my life through @uchejombostudios (one of the actors with the highest number of self funded films)”
“I want to say a big thank you… everyone who gave me a chance , worked with me , partnered with me on projects and most importantly YOU. …My true ujlovers THANK YOU. With over 200 films as an actor, over 30films as a screenwriter, over 30 films as an executive producer , lately 6films as a director and STILL going!!! I made it this far because of you and we only just began. Join me in raising a glass to #UJ20yearsinNollywood. (We are moving the big celebration to December) I look forward to many more years contributing to taking Nollywood where it should be.”