Ngozi Ezeonu


Ngozi Ezeonu is a Nigerian actress and former journalist, notable for playing maternal characters in Nollywood movies. In 2012, she starred in Adesuwa, a role that earned her the Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Early life

-native Ezeonu, was born in Owerri to Dennis and Ezenwanyi Ikpelue. Prior to finding fame as an actress, she studied Journalism at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism and worked for Radio Lagos and Eko FM.

Career

Although best known for her maternal roles, Ezeonu was originally cast as young single characters at the start of her career. In 1993, veteran film director Zeb Ejiro offered Ezeonu a supporting role as Nkechi, the antagonist's best friend in the Igbo blockbuster Nneka The Pretty Serpent. This was followed by her role in 1994's Glamour Girls as Thelma, a high society woman making a living as a courtesan.

Filmography

She has featured in more than 150 Nollywood films. Among them: