My Growth Is A Testament Of God’s Glory – Rachael Okonkwo

Rachael Okonkwo

Nollywood actress Rachael Okonkwo has come out to celebrate her grace. She recently shared epic throwback photos on social media, and fans have been reacting.

Stressing that she has always been a fine girl, the moviestar revealed that the photos aren’t just throwback, but a testament of God’s glory, dedication, persistence and gratitude.

Rachael added that behind the smiles are stories of silent battles, endless prayers, sleepless nights, and months she almost gave up.

Her words, “I’ve always been a fine girl, oh tbt
This picture isn’t just a throwback; it’s a testament to God’s glory, dedication, persistence, and gratitude.
Behind this smile are stories of silent battles, countless prayers, sleepless nights, and moments I almost gave up.
I appreciate every failure, every struggle, every disappointment, and every hopeful day that shaped my journey. Each setback built my strength. Each delay strengthened my faith, each challenge prepared me for this moment. Growth wasn’t always comfortable, but it was necessary. The process wasn’t easy, but it was worth it. If I can rise through it all, so can you. Keep believing, Keep pushing, Keep praying. Your testimony is near.”

WOW.

Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term dates back to the early 2000s, traced to an article in The New York Times. Due to the history of evolving meanings and contexts, there is no clear or agreed-upon definition for the term, which has made it a subject to several controversies.

The origin of the term “Nollywood” remains unclear; Jonathan Haynes traced the earliest usage of the word to a 2002 article by Matt Steinglass in the New York Times, where it was used to describe Nigerian cinema.

Charles Igwe noted that Norimitsu Onishi also used the name in a September 2002 article he wrote for the New York Times. The term continues to be used in the media to refer to the Nigerian film industry, with its definition later assumed to be a portmanteau of the words “Nigeria” and “Hollywood”, the American major film hub.

Film-making in Nigeria is divided largely along regional, and marginally ethnic and religious lines. Thus, there are distinct film industries – each seeking to portray the concern of the particular section and ethnicity it represents. However, there is the English-language film industry which is a melting pot for filmmaking and filmmakers from most of the regional industries.