Nazo Ekezie
Nazo Ekezie | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chinazorom Ekezie |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | B.Sc English Language and Linguistics, Ebonyi State University |
| Alma mater | Ebonyi State University |
| Occupation(s) | Actress Film producer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Mother | Eucharia Ekezie |
| Awards | City People Entertainment Awards for Best Upcoming Actress of the Year (English) |
Nazo Ekezie (born December 22)[1] is a Nigerian actress and film producer. She won the 2017 City People Movie Awards (eight in the series) for Best Upcoming Actress of the Year (English).[2]
Biography
[edit]Ekezie is the second out of four children.[3]
Education
[edit]Ekezie attended her secondary school at the Federal Government Girls College, Lejja, Nsukka in Enugu State. She has a bachelor’s degree in English and Linguistics from the Ebonyi State University.[1]
Career
[edit]Ekezie is a Nigerian actress and film producer who started acting between 2009 and 2010. She came into the limelight after featuring in the movie Thanks for Coming, produced by Uche Nancy.[4][5]
In 2018, Ekezie produced her own movie, Flawed, She featured in the movie alongside Nollywood actors such as Ebele Okaro, Mofe Duncan, and Bolaji Ogunmola.
Ekezie owns the Unoaku Production Company.[3][6]
On November 26, 2020, the birthday of the Nigerian singer and music producer Don Jazzy, Ekezie asked Don Jazzy out on a date while sending birthday wishes via Instagram.[7] He accepted the request.[8]
Selected filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Selected cast | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ill Fated | Freda |
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[9] |
| 2020 | Deeply in Love | Eden |
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[10] |
| 2020 | A Dance to Forget | Juliet | [11] | |
| 2019 | Flawed | Chita |
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[12] |
| 2018 | Children's Day |
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[13] | |
| 2017 | Surprise Wedding | Bunmi |
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[14] |
| 2011 | Gallant Babes | Bella |
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[15] |
Accolades
[edit]Ekezie won the City People Movie Awards (eight in the series) for Best Upcoming Actress of the Year (English). The award ceremony was held on October 8, 2017, at Balmoral Event Center, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos, and her award was presented by City People Magazine.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Nkosi, Joseph (2021-01-05). "Nazo Ekezie biography, age, profile, husband, Don Jazzy & education - The Nation". Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ a b Emmanuel, Daniji (2017-10-18). "Full List Of Winners At The 2017 City People Movie Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ a b Ukwuoma, Newton-Ray (2019-02-02). "A-list actresses scare young actresses away from Nollywood — Nazo Ekezie". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ "Nazo Ekezie- All My Battles in Nollywood Revolved Around Women". THISDAY LIVE. 2019-01-25. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ Agbana, Rotimi (2017-02-10). "No woman is truly happy without good sex — Chinazo Ekezie". Vanguard Nigeria News. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ Paidnaija (2020-07-25). "Flawed – Nollywood Movie". Nollywood movies. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ "Don Jazzy reply Nazo Ekezie 'toast'". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ Paulavish (2020-11-27). "DonJazzy and actress Nazo spotted together after she asked him on a date". Lifestyle Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ "Ill Fated 2021 Nigerian Movie". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ "Deeply in Love a 2020 Nigerian Movie". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ "A Dance to Forget". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ "Flawed a 2019 movie that stars Nazo Ekezie and other Nollywood actors". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ "Children's Day (2018) Nigerian Movie". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ "Surprise Wedding". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ^ "Gallant Babes". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-11-11.