Nnaji began her acting career at age 8 on the TV show "Ripples.". By 19, she starred in "Most Wanted", kickstarting her rise in Nollywood. Over the years, she has appeared in over 200 films, including "Ijele" and "Ijé: The Journey.". Beyond acting, she signed a record deal in 2004 and released an album. Nnaji became the first actress to win the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in 2005. In 2018, her directorial debut, "Lionheart,"  became the first Netflix original film from Nigeria. She's also an advocate for women's rights and social justice.