Biography of Ngozi Ezeonu, background, career achievements, net worth

In this post, News360 Nigeria explores the life story of Nollywood veteran, Ngozi Ezeonu.

Ngozi Ezeonu is a former journalist and seasoned Nollywood actress from Anambra State in Southeastern Nigeria.

She was nominated as the Best Supporting Actress at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2012.

She is well known for taking the role of a typical African mother in majority of her films.

Profile overview

Name: Ngozi Ezeonu

Born: May 23rd, 1965

Place of birth: Imo, Owerri

State of origin: Anambra, Nigeria

Education: Nigerian Institute of Journalism

Religion: Christianity

Marital status: Divorced

Career:  Actress

Background

Ngozi Ezeonu, who has six siblings, was born in Owerri, Imo State to Dennis and Ezenwanyi Ikpelue on May 23rd, 1965 but is a native of Ogbunike in Anambra State, Nigeria.

She studied journalism at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism and later worked for Radio Lagos and Eko FM before becoming well-known as an actress.

Career

With a career spanning several films and critical praise for her roles, Ezeonu started her acting career in the late 1990s.

Despite being most recognized for her roles as mothers, Ezeonu began her acting career playing younger roles.

She was offered a supporting role as Nkechi, the antagonist’s best friend in the 1994 Igbo blockbuster ‘Nneka the Pretty Serpent’, by seasoned director Zeb Ejiro in 1993 after which she played Thelma, a high society mistress, in the film ‘Glamour Girls’ that same year.

Movies

She has successfully starred in over 100 Nollywood films, earning accolades for her exceptional performances, some of which are;

• Nneka the pretty Serpent
• Living in Bondage
• Definition of Love
• Enslaved
• Gone
• When love Beckons
• Beautiful
• Dirty Reflection
• Glamour Girls
• Egg of Life
• Evil Project
• Senseless
• Best Honeymoon
• My best friend
• Sign the Will, and many more.

Personal life

Ngozi Ezeonu is not only an actress but also a philanthropist who has participated in numerous charitable endeavors.

The popular actress is currently divorced, her ex-husband is Edwin Ezeonu.

They both parted ways in 2015 after experiencing series of marital differences that could not be resolved amicably.

Ogechukwu Edwina, Chidera, Melveen, and the lastborn daughter, whose name is unknown, are the four children that the actress and her ex-husband were fortunate to have.

Net worth

Over the years, the Nollywood veteran has amassed a fortune of over $800,000 through her career.

Awards

Africa Movie Academy Awards as Best Supporting Actress in 2012.

She was nominated for the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 2012.

She was also nominated for Nollywood Movies Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 2013.