Nazo Ekezie Explained

Nazo Ekezie
Birth Name:	Chinazorom Ekezie
Birth Place:	Anambra State
Nationality:	Nigerian
Education:	B.Sc English Language and Linguistics, Ebonyi State University
Alma Mater:	Ebonyi State University
Occupation:	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

Ekezie is the second out of four children.

Education

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.

Career

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.^{[3] [4]}

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.^{[5] [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

Filmography!Year!Title!Role!Selected cast!Ref.

2021	Ill Fated	Freda	Daniel Aliyu Kin Jacob Chenna Nnanna	^[9]
2020	Deeply in Love	Eden	Tracy Edwin Iyiola Elvis Mercy Macjoe Wole Ojo	^[10]
2020	A Dance to Forget	Juliet	Ngozi Ezeonu Alex Usifo Nancy Isime Federick Leonard	^[11]
2019	Flawed	Chita	Mofe Duncan Bolaji Ogunmola Ebele Okaro Atewe Raphael	^[12]
2018	Children's Day		Sam Uche Ayamele Wole Ojo Jude Orhorha Lisa Onu	^[13]
2017	Surprise Wedding	Bunmi	Lucy Ameh Ayo Adesanya Hassan Rachel Oniga Kunle Remi Emem Ufot	^[14]
2011	Gallant Babes	Bella	Odera Arinze Ese Brodericks Yul Edochie Angela Okorie Mercy Johnson Chidi Okafor Chinyere Wilfred	^[15]

Accolades

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.

External links

• Ekezie on IMDb

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nkosi. Joseph. 2021-01-05. Nazo Ekezie biography, age, profile, husband, Don Jazzy & education - The Nation. 2021-11-11. en-US.
2. Web site: Emmanuel. Daniji. 2017-10-18. Full List Of Winners At The 2017 City People Movie Awards. 2021-11-11. City People Magazine. en-US.
3. Web site: 2019-01-25. Nazo Ekezie- All My Battles in Nollywood Revolved Around Women. 2021-11-11. THISDAY LIVE. en-US.
4. Web site: Agbana. Rotimi. 2017-02-10. No woman is truly happy without good sex — Chinazo Ekezie. 2021-11-11. Vanguard Nigeria News. en-US.
5. Web site: Ukwuoma. Newton-Ray. 2019-02-02. A-list actresses scare young actresses away from Nollywood — Nazo Ekezie. 2021-11-11. Tribune Online. en-GB.
6. Web site: Paidnaija. 2020-07-25. Flawed – Nollywood Movie. 2021-11-11. Nollywood movies. en-US.
7. News: Don Jazzy reply Nazo Ekezie 'toast'. BBC News Pidgin. 2021-11-11.
8. Web site: Paulavish. 2020-11-27. DonJazzy and actress Nazo spotted together after she asked him on a date. 2021-11-11. Lifestyle Nigeria. en-US.
9. Web site: Ill Fated 2021 Nigerian Movie. . 2021-11-11.
10. Web site: Deeply in Love a 2020 Nigerian Movie. . 2021-11-11.
11. Web site: A Dance to Forget. . 2021-11-11.
12. Web site: Flawed a 2019 movie that stars Nazo Ekezie and other Nollywood actors. . 2021-11-11.
13. Web site: Children's Day (2018) Nigerian Movie. . 2021-11-11.
14. Web site: Surprise Wedding. . 2021-11-11.
15. Web site: Gallant Babes. . 2021-11-11.