Taking advantage of your moments | Genoveva Umeh | TEDxLagos Women

Genoveva Umeh shares her inspiring journey from a teenage fan of a British TV sketch show to becoming a Nigerian-British actor and entrepreneur. In this TEDxLagos talk, she recounts her childhood passion for "Little Miss Jocelyn" and how it sparked her interest in acting. Despite facing financial challenges, she pursued her dreams, taking ownership of her journey by working part-time to fund her drama school fees.

Umeh reflects on the importance of cultural identity and community support in shaping her path. She discusses her struggles with academia and the pivotal decision to pursue opportunities in Nollywood. Through perseverance and determination, she landed significant roles that transformed her career.

Despite setbacks and moments of self-doubt, Umeh emphasizes the power of taking chances and seizing opportunities. She shares her experiences navigating the entertainment industry, including auditions and unexpected career advancements. Through it all, she encourages others to embrace their moments and pursue their dreams with courage and conviction.

Genoveva Umeh is a Nigerian-British Actor, who is popularly known for starring as Timeyin in the Netflix Series Blood Sisters (2022) and Anna in Amazon Studios’ Original film Breath Of Life (2023).

In December 2023, @gen0vevaumeh made her cinema debut in theatres all over Nigeria as Testimony in the record-breaking film A Tribe Called Judah.

[SarianeFred]

Genoveva is so eloquent. She is an asset to the industry ❤

[blossomirinyemi]

She was acting in different voices. What a beauty, what a person, what a story! Wish I could see her one day...

[joel_cicero]

Tedx talks are world class and that’s exactly how you delivered it. I loved the allusion to little Miss Jocelyn Show and how that portraits of her acting were such inspiring snapshots for you. The tapestry of your acting journey, your decision to get into an actual acting class, the back and forth auditions, the huge expectation to be featured in Far From Home, your AMVCA moments and how all your escapades in the quest for a break into the entertainment industry are neatly woven is such great storytelling technique. Your story is largely akin to that of Thandie Newton’s and it’s so interesting to watch you tell it with lots of drama in between. Congratulations 🎈🍾🎊🎉 and keep going!!!

[SpaceMattersRealty]

This is so eloquent!!! She should be a public speaker too

[preciousoluwajomiloju]

Such a good speaker she is!!!
The catching introduction, Love it.
What an Inspiration!!! ❤

[BeevaTV]

Oh Gen❤
Always giveing me reason to love her even more.
How can one person be so eloquent, inspiring, beautiful and Funny and a super talented actress .
Welldone our best supporting actress

[Est.]

"No matter how hard it gets, be patient, your failures might surprise you"

[MaggieOsuome]

“Take advantage of your moments.”

Such a great speaker. Enjoyed watching this. ✨❤️

[remiscostudios]

Your amazing genoveva just know you inspired thousands of people out there, 😍🙏 I also can back to Nigeria 🇳🇬 this year for my movie career after I watch one of your interviews, I know there is more to life 🙏

[gaiusumeh]

A show-stopping episode of epic proportions.
Kudos.

[ScreenGod]

I am inspired by this Ted talk Genoveva. Thank you for sharing this. Your failures might surprise you.

[penntewah]

This was a such a beautiful watch. Her eloquence and storytelling is amazing ❤❤

[valeriedike]

She speaks so well. Such an amazing story teller! Genoveva is doing so well in the industry and she’d win even more 👏🏽👏🏽

[gloryofuman]

And it was more that acting... I blew!😅
The talk was long and I'm not one to watch long talks, but I was glued to my screen till the end😍😍😍

[kasalifathia]

She's a beautiful storyteller.
And her story is inspiring.

[chantelafamefuna]

She is an amazing young lady. Her speech was inspiring and well spoken… well done! ❤

[divineofomaja]

16:30 and trust me...your failures might surprise you

deep deep deep...very deep thanks sis🤗

[AinaAyomideK.]

I am inspired, and I learned a lot just watching. Thank you, for being. 🖤

[AddictJournal]

Genova. Thank you for giving us a show! You indeed blew!!🔥

[favouromo]

This was so beautiful to watch. I'm so proud of your Journey Gen! Congratulation on your award. I could visualise lodging in the same hotel with FFH cast...lol.