Genevieve Nnaji makes first public appearance after months of reportedly battling mental illness

Popular Nollywood veteran, Genevieve Nnaji made her first public appearance in months at the 2022 edition of Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND) in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

She delivered a speech on how to drive the expansion of Africa’s creative and cultural industries.

“Creativity thrives as an ecosystem and not alone,” she said, adding that the creative industry can x4 its current $5bn it contributes to the African economy annually.

The movie star also posted on social media for the first time in months, sharing a photo of herself in a blue Tiffany Amber dress, looking as graceful and regal as ever.

This is coming after wild reports that the actress was suffering from a mental issue, psychosis, and has been undergoing treatment in Houston, Texas.

Funny enough, she neither reacted nor released statements to debunk the reports.

Nonetheless, it’s nice to have Genevieve back in the public space, healthy and hearty.

Here are some reactions triggered by her comeback:

One Kim wrote “I am the happiest right now. She is even looking more chubby. May God continually be with her and be with her through whatever she may be going through”.

Another, Bola wrote “Are we sure she wasn’t on maternity all along? This chubbiness looks like that of a nursing mum. She’s very good at keeping her life private & that’s one of the many things I like about her. I am glad she is healthy and fine”.