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Uche Jombo celebrates 20th anniversary of joining Nollywood

Uche Jombo celebrates 20th anniversary of joining NollywoodUche Jombo took a walk back memory lane as she celebrated the 20th anniversary of joining the Nollywood movie industry.

The veteran actress recalled making her Nollywood debut in ‘Visa to hell’ and working her way to the top, alongside becoming a scriptwriter. In her years as an entertainer, Uche Jombo featured in 200 movies as an actor, over 30 movies as a screenwriter, over 30 movies as an executive producer, and 6 movies as a director.

She wrote;

“Today 20years ago I made my debut in a Nollywood film (visa to hell) What a journey its been…worked my way from playing lead in my first 2films to waka pass roles ,supporting roles, to no role, moving to writing the roles I wanted as a script writer, back to leading roles with (games men play which I co wrote with @ememisong ) to eventually investing back into this industry that changed my life through @uchejombostudios (one of the actors with the highest number of self funded films).

I want to say a big thank you… everyone who gave me a chance , worked with me , partnered with me on projects and most importantly YOU. …My true ujlovers THANK YOU.

With over 200 films as an actor, over 30films as a screenwriter, over 30 films as an executive producer , lately 6films as a director and STILL going!!! I made it this far because of you and we only just began Join me in raising a glass  to #UJ20yearsinNollywood.(We are moving the big celebration to December).

I look forward to many more years contributing to taking Nollywood where it should be.What’s your best Uj film?”

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