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Award-winning Nollywood actress Genoveva Umeh stars in Tele x Zikora, a young adult film now showing in cinemas nationwide.
The film adds to Umeh’s growing screen portfolio as she continues to establish herself as a notable talent in contemporary Nigerian cinema.
Tele x Zikora explores the emotions, relationships, and defining experiences that shape young adults, offering audiences a story centred on a new generation’s realities and aspirations.
Speaking about the film, Umeh said she hoped viewers would connect with its characters and reflect on the experiences portrayed on screen.
“Tele x Zikora is a film that invites viewers into the world of young adults, exploring the emotions, relationships and experiences that influence who we become. I hope audiences will see parts of themselves in the characters, connect with their journeys and leave the cinema with something to reflect on. It’s a story I’m excited for people to experience on the big screen,” she said.
Born in Enugu State and originally from Anambra State, Umeh grew up between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. She holds an LLB from the University of Surrey and trained at the Identity School of Acting and EbonyLife Creative Academy.
Her career includes performances in several notable productions, including Blood Sisters, Far From Home, Baby Farm, A Tribe Called Judah, The Herd, and Siraam.
In 2024, she won the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA) for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Breath of Life. She also received The Future Awards Africa Prize for Acting the same year.
Her performance in The Herd earned her a 2026 AMVCA nomination for Best Lead Actress, further highlighting her growing recognition in the industry.
In 2026, Umeh featured in The Spectacular Death of Prisca, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and received an Honourable Mention from the Short Cuts jury for Best International Short Film.
