Mikel Obi and Genevieve Nnaji in new movie 'The Journey' (Photos)

Genevieve Nnaji and Mikel Obi was few weeks back spotted together in South Africa and everyone wondered what was going on? Well, the mystery has been solved. It's for a movie. Yep, Chelsea football star, Mikel Obi has made his Nollywood debut.

Mikel was actually in SA to star in an inspirational new movie alongside superstar actress Genevieve Nnaji. The new movie is titled , sponsored by Amstel Malta. 

The Journey centres on the superstars' journey to success; how they started out, the story of their challenges and the glory of where they are now. The movie is to be premiered at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards on the 8th of March, 2014. See more photos after the cut...