Genny Uzoma // ⓘ is a Nigerian actress born in Enugu state and raised in Enugu[1][2] Uzoma hails from Imo State, which is a geographical location predominantly occupied by the Igbo speaking people of the West African nation Nigeria.
She obtained a degree in political science from Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT)[3] Uzoma began her professional acting career at the age of 18[4][5] and was registered under the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Enugu chapter but temporarily quit acting as she got a job with a telecommunications company.
She subsequently resigned from the job[6] and returned to acting.
She commented on her humble beginnings, stating that she had to borrow funds in order for her to be registered as a true actress since her parents were not in support[7] of her choice to become an entertainer; she knew it would be futile to ask them for funds in order to finance her ambition.
[8] Uzoma has stated that her hobbies and passion revolves around arts and literature.