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 to Genevieve Nnaji; hence, her nickname ‘Little Genevieve.’
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7. In 2009, Ivie 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 the 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. Her unconventional wedding style made headlines and raised eyebrows when she wore trainers/sneakers during her traditional wedding and with her reception mini-dress.
