- Actress Sandra Okunzuwa has beamed with pride and joy, following her senior colleague, Genevieve Nnaji’s surprising gesture to her.
- The movie star was reposted on Instagram by Genevieve Nnaji.
- This is in support of Okunzuwa’s recently released film titled ‘Something like Gold’.
Actress Sandra Okunzuwa has expressed sheer excitement and disbelief after her senior colleague, Genevieve Nnaji, reposted her on Instagram.
On Thursday, Sandra took to her Instagram page to share the repost by Genevieve, thanking her for the surprising acknowledgment.
She captioned the video:
“Somebody pinch me because I’m screaming right now! The Queen herself, @genevievennaji, posted me!
“She wants YOU all to watch my movie Something Like Gold on Netflix! Joy is indeed coming! See you on the job, Queen. I love you so much.”
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Earlier, she had shared a video recounting her dream-come-true moment of meeting Genevieve in person.
In the video, Sandra described the deep admiration she has for the iconic actress, who has long been a source of inspiration. She wrote:
“Over the weekend, I experienced a moment I’ve dreamed of my entire life — I met the Queen, Genevieve Nnaji.”
Sandra Okunzuwa recalled the overwhelming emotions she felt in front of her idol.
“For the first time ever, I froze.
“Words failed me as I stood before someone who has been a monumental source of inspiration to me. Growing up, I would often imagine this moment, meeting her, perhaps even working with her someday.
“When I finally saw her, she was everything I hoped for and more: warm, gracious, and truly lovely.
“I nervously shared my recent milestone, Something Like Gold, and her response left me speechless. She looked at me with genuine pride and said, ‘I’m proud of you.’ Those words felt like a hug for my soul.”
Sandra continued, reflecting on the emotional significance of the encounter:
“2025, you’re already unforgettable. This moment is a sign that this year holds so much promise.
“Standing before one of the most incredible women I’ve admired for years, I was overwhelmed with gratitude and nervous excitement.”
In closing, Sandra shared one last impactful quote from Genevieve, “It’s Black Girl Magic,” which she said meant the world to her.
Sandra promised to continue making her proud, concluding with,
”Genevieve, I promise to keep making you proud.
“From the depths of my heart, I love and appreciate you more than words can express. Thank you for reminding me that dreams really do come true.”
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