Genoveva Umeh a fast-rising actress, best known for her roles as Timeyin in the movie, Blood Sisters, and Zina in the Netflix series, Far from Home, in an exclusive chat with Midweek Entertainment, made an interesting revelation about herself, hopes, and aspirations.

Genoveva noted that she is not interested in being a role model to anyone because she was against people attaching themselves to what she did or the decision she made.

Despite using her scintillating acting prowess to mesmerize Nollywood audiences in blockbuster movies, Umeh also said she is not a role model for anyone because she does not want to be driven by the urge to make decisions based on public expectations.

While explaining how she bagged a law degree as a backup plan for her future ambitions and her parent’s desire to see her do well, she chose the acting path as a result of being passionate about the profession.

She said, “I think my only challenge is I still want to be myself, I still want to do great work and I don’t want to get caught up in the fame. Those are the things I want to focus on.

“Also, as much as people are really inspired by my work, I don’t think of myself as a role model. I’m not a role model, I’m just someone who cares about her work and if people are inspired by that, that’s great.

But I don’t want people to attach themselves to everything I do or hold me accountable for certain decisions that I make. I want to live free, I want to be myself and I still want to do great work without the pressure of people’s expectations.”

She said, “My career has only just started and I’m grateful for how versatile the roles that I’ve played are and on huge platforms as well. Any role that allows me to transform, I would obviously do well. I love to challenge myself. I don’t like to take on the same role twice. Every character is kind of different.

“I picked acting because I’m extremely passionate about it. It was almost as though I couldn’t shake it. Essentially, I realized that it was something that made me the happiest. Although, I thought it was a hobby. I figured that I was really talented and I was really passionate about it.

“For my law degree, I wanted it for backup because at the end of the day, I’m a first-generation immigrant and I understand how hard my parents worked to get me to the United Kingdom. I didn’t want to let them down because that would be too selfish.”

Nigerian businessman, talent manager, and head of a record company, Ubi Franklin, has disclosed his strong bond with megastar musician Davido, whom he refers to as family.

Ubi Franklin discussed his acquaintance with Davido, with whom he has a tight bond, during an interview on "Tea With Tay."

Ubi said that Davido is one of the people who has always supported him, even when he was at his lowest. Ubi said that Davido would often call and make fun of him so he could laugh and forget his problems.

He said that the megastar had given him the responsibility of overseeing his girlfriend Chioma.

Ubi Franklin recently had the moniker "Popsicle" given to Ifeanyi Adeleke tattooed on his hand. Fans praised the act on social media, praising his affection for Davido and his family.

In the interview, Ubi Franklin praised Davido, calling him a kind guy and a fantastic friend.

Both local and international awards have been given to several Nigerians. The bulk of these Nigerian performers, nevertheless, who have received several awards, were among the best.

But artists who win Grammy Awards have these characteristics; they are not simply any performers. The bulk of Nigerian singers have great vocals, but since they haven't developed any notoriety outside, they aren't included on the list.

Adu Sade

In 1986, Sade Adu became the first individual from Nigeria to be awarded a Grammy for "Best New Artist."

Sade Adu, a musician who performs by the stage name Helen Folasade Adu, was raised in Nigeria despite being born in Britain.

For her contributions to modern music, Sade, one of the most well-known and successful British performers in music history, is recognized.

She received the award as the first artist of Nigerian heritage. Since 1986, she has won four different Grammy Awards.

Seal

Henry Olusegun Adeola Samuel is a British citizen, singer, and composer best known by his stage name, Seal. Nevertheless, he is among the greatest Nigerian performers who have received Grammy Awards.

He has sold more than 20 million copies of his music globally because to hits like "Crazy" and "Killer." In 1994, he released the commercially hit song "Kiss from a Rose," which made him widely renowned.

Seal has had 14 Grammy nominations and 4 wins. To the three Grammys he had received for "Kiss From A Rose" in 1996, he earned a fourth for "Imagine" in 2011.

Burna Boy

Burna Boy, a singer from Nigeria whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, is another Grammy winner.

With the release of "Like to Party," the main song from his debut studio album L.I.F.E., he gained notoriety in 2012.

At the 63rd Grammy Awards in 2021, his record "Twice as Tall" took home the Best World Music Album Grammy Award.

But in 2020, Angelique Kidjo triumphed against Burna Boy. Burna Boy didn't truly fall to his knees after his defeat; instead, it provided him the fortitude he needed to triumph in 2021.

Patrick Kevin Olusola

Nigerian rapper, beatboxer, cellist, singer, composer, and musician Kevin Olusola also makes recordings.

The list of Grammy-winning performers from Nigeria now includes Kevin Olusola. His work as the beatboxer for the vocal group Pentatonix has earned him widespread recognition.

Olusola's musical ensemble, Pentatonix, has received three Grammy nominations.

Adepoju Sikiru

Sikiru Adepoju is another Nigerian with a Grammy. He is a Nigerian drummer who plays both modern and classical African music. He is able to play a range of instruments and perform in a variety of genres.

In 1991, he and the Planet Drum ensemble of Mickey Hart took home the inaugural Grammy Award. Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album went to the group's self-titled album. I have never previously won a Grammy in this particular category.

Wizkid

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun's alter ego Wizkid received his first Grammy for his work on Beyoncé's Brown Skin Girl music video.

In 2021, they took home the Grammy for Best Music Video.

He is not just a Grammy Award-winning musician from Nigeria, but also a multi-award-winning artist.

Babila Lekan

Lekan Babalola is a jazz percussionist and musician from Nigeria who was conga-raised and born in Lagos. He has seven albums under his belt and has received two Grammy nods.

He received a Grammy in 2006 for his work on Ali Farka Toure's "In the Center of the Moon," for which he received credit for three songs.

Additionally, he received his second Grammy in 2009 for the 2008 album "Lavary" by Cassandra Wilson.

Cindy Erivo

The most well-known performance of Cynthia Erivo, a prominent singer-songwriter and actress of Nigerian and English ancestry, was in the Broadway version of The Color Purple.

She received the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album in 2017.

Chamillionaire

Another Grammy-winning artist is the Nigerian-American rapper Hakim Temidayo Seriki, best known by his stage name Chamillionaire.
He won the 2007 Grammy Award for "Best rap performance by duet or group" for his song "Ridin."

Ridin led to his being nominated for and winning other significant awards. However, as a result of his 2007 distinction, he is included among Nigerian artists who have received Grammy Awards.

Olatunji Michael Babatunde

Nigerian drummer, educator, social activist, and music producer Michael Babatunde Olatunde.

Olatunji collaborated with Sikiru Adepoju on projects for Mickey Hart's Planet Drum in 1991, the first year this prize was given in this category, including the album Planet Drum, which won the Grammy Award for Best World Music Album.