12 Things You Should Know About Nollywood Actress, Ivie Okujaye As She Turns A Year Older

A biography on Ivie Okujaye

Ivie Okujaye-Egboh is an award-winning actress,  singer, producer, and scriptwriter. To celebrate her on this special day we are sharing facts you should know about this actress who also shares a striking resemblance with the Iconic, Genevieve Nnaji.

1. Ivie Okujaye was born on  May 16, 1987.

2. She is from Edo State.

3. She is the last of five children.

4. She had her primary education at Our Ladies of Apostle Private School and her secondary education at  Queen’s College, Lagos.

5. She’s a graduate of Economics from the University of Abuja.

6. She has a striking resemblance with Genevieve Nnaji hence her nickname ‘Little Genevieve’.

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7. In 2009 Ivie participated and then won the Amstel Malta Box Office Reality TV Show which shot her into the limelight.

8. She, however, made her acting debut in the movie ‘Alero’s Symphony in 2011.

9. She produced her first movie ‘Make A Move’ in 2014.

10. Ivie has several awards to her credit including African Movie Academy Awards for Best Young Actor and African Magic Viewers Choice Trailblazer Award for her role in the movie ‘Alero Symphony’.

11. She married her beau Ezie Egboh in 2015 and they are blessed with three beautiful daughters.

12. Ivie’s unconventional wedding style made headlines and raised eyebrows when she wore trainers/sneakers during her traditional wedding, and with her reception mini-dress.