Nancy Isime
Nancy Isime | |
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.jpg) Nancy Isime at the AMVCAs 2020 | |
| Born | 17 December 1991 Edo State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Known for | Social Media/TV Personality |
Nancy Isime (born 17 December 1991) is a Nigerian actress, model, and media personality.[1]
Early life and background
[edit]Nancy Isime was born on 17 December 1991 in Edo State, Nigeria.[2] She comes of Esan descent.[3] She lost her mother when she was five years old and was raised up by her father. She spent her early years in Lagos, where she completed her primary and junior secondary education. She later moved to Benin City to finish her senior secondary education.[4][5]
Isime completed a six-month basic course at the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State.[6][7] At that time, when she was between 17 and 19 years old, she said she did not have a place to stay after work because her father lived in Ikorodu, which was far from where she worked as a model. She remembered walking home as late as 2 or 3 a.m. Through a friend, she was introduced to Yemi Alade, who she befriended as well as allowed her to stay in her off-campus apartment until she gained admission into the university.[8] She later studied at the University of Lagos, where she earned a diploma in social work.[9]
Career
[edit]Nancy Isime began a career as an actress in the TV series Echoes in 2011. She is also a television presenter, known for presenting gossip show The Squeeze, technology show What's Hot, and backstage segments of MTN Project Fame season 7.[10]
In 2016, she replaced Toke Makinwa as the presenter of the popular show Trending on HipTV.[11][12]
She co-hosted the 2019 edition of The Headies award with Reminisce.[13] She was also the presenter myof The Voice Nigeria 2021.[14] In 2019, Isime launched her own TV show which she called The Nancy Isime Show.[15] In 2020, she co-hosted The Headies award with Bovi.[16]
In 2022, she starred in the Netflix original series Blood Sisters, playing the lead role of Kemi, produced by Ebonylife TV studio which is owned by Mo Abudu. In 2023, she starred as Shalewa in Shanty Town.[17]
Upcoming projects
[edit]Isime is cast of Mo Abudu's upcoming film, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives, which is to be released in December 2026. It is based on the 2010 novel of the same name by Lola Shoneyin.[18]
Other ventures
[edit]Philanthropy
[edit]On 20 December 2025 when Isime celebrated her 34th birthday, she built a playground at Methodist Primary School in Ikorodu, Lagos.[19]
Media image
[edit]On 28 January 2026, Isime told Morayo Afolabi-Brown in an interview that she was of age for marriage and desires a kind man.[20][21] Her comments sparked online debate following a resurgence of an X (Twitter) post made by a user claiming that the actress has allegedly spent her 20s with relationships with top actors, film directors, and producers for film roles and pleasure, and now desires "a kind man".[22]
Isime is active on social media, but she announced a break on 1 January 2026 in view of New Year while in Mauritius.[23][24] An avid reader of Nigerian literature, in 2025, Isime read Chukwuebuka Ibeh's Blessings; Chimeka Garricks's A Broken People's Playlist; Aiwanose Odafen's Tomorrow I Become a Woman; Tunde Leye's Fireflies on the Lagoon; and Umar Turaki's Every Drop of Blood is Red. She added Akwaeke Emezi's Son of the Morning and Oyin Olugbile's Sanya to her books-to-read list.[25]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Hex | Chioma | [26] |
| Tales of Eve | Irene | ||
| Road to Yesterday | Kike | [27] | |
| Breathless | Iris | [28] | |
| 2016 | On the Real | Amaka | |
| A Trip to Jamaica | One Lagos Presenter | ||
| 2017 | Hire a Man | Teni Lawson | |
| Finding C.H.R.I.S | |||
| The Surrogate | Nicole | ||
| Treachery | Ife | ||
| Tempted | Ruky | ||
| 2018 | Kanyamata | Ruky | |
| A Better Family | Lizzy | ||
| Club | |||
| Johnny Just Come | Sandra | ||
| Liars and Pretenders | |||
| My Name is Ivy | Ivy | ||
| Sideways | |||
| Disguise | Nengi/Melvin | ||
| Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons | Sophie | ||
| 2019 | Don't Get Mad Get Even | Ada | |
| Guilty | Ivie | ||
| Hire a Woman | Teni | ||
| Adaife | |||
| The Millions | Ivey | ||
| Beauty in the Broken | |||
| Another Angle | |||
| Merry Men 2 | Sophie Obaseki | ||
| Levi | Somi | ||
| Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | Stella | ||
| Made in Heaven | Verita | ||
| 2020 | Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards | Kambili | |
| 2021 | Creepy Lives Here | ||
| The Razz Guy (2021) | Nadine | ||
| Kylie's Quest | Kylie/ Kara | ||
| The Silent Baron | Anita | ||
| Superstar | Queen | ||
| Hustle | Chichi | ||
| 2022 | Blood Sisters | Kemi Sanya | |
| The Set Up 2 | Usi | ||
| Hidden Flaws | Zoe | ||
| Dear Diary | Zara | ||
| Obara'm | Oluchi | ||
| 2023 | She Must Be Obeyed | Victoria | |
| Shanty Town | Shalewa | ||
| Love in a Pandemic | Bolanle Davis | ||
| A Ride Too Far | April | ||
| Honey Money | |||
| 2 Sisters & A Friend | Kemi | ||
| 2024 | Move Like a Boss | Joko | |
| Saving Onome | Tola | ||
| Wrong Number | |||
| Hijack '93 | Iyabo | ||
| Queen Lateefah | Arese | ||
| A Fresh Start | Pregnant Woman | ||
| Everybody Loves Jenifa | |||
| 2025 | Aso Ebi Diaries | ||
| Radio Voice |
Awards and recognition
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best VJ of the Year | N/a | Won | [29] |
| Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards | Sexiest On Air Personality (female) | Hip TV | Won | [30] | |
| 2017 | The Future Awards | Best On Air Personality (Visual) | N/a | Won | [31][32] |
| 2018 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role - English | Disguise | Nominated | [33] |
| City People Movie Awards | Most Promising Actress (English) | N/a | Won | [34] | |
| 2019 | Best Supporting Actress (English) | N/a | Won | [35] | |
| Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Kiss in a Movie | Jofran | Won | [36] | |
| Best Actress in a Lead role –English | Nominated | [37] | |||
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Popular Media Personality (female) | N/a | Nominated | [38] |
| Most Searched Media Personality | N/a | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actress in A Comedy | Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards | Nominated | [39][40] |
| Best Actress in A Drama | Superstar | Nominated | |||
| Net Honours | Most Searched Media Personality (female) | N/a | Won | ||
| 2023 | Eko Heritage Awards | Most stylish personality | ___ | Won | [41] |
References
[edit]- ^ "TV Personality, Actress & also a Model? "On The Real" Star Nancy Isime is a Triple Threat". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ Azubuike, Emmanuel (3 July 2022). "Nancy Isime wins Most Searched Media Personality, Trailed by Toke Makinwa, Gbemi Olateru and Bolanle Olukanni". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ^ "I have no problem baring my cleavage - Nancy Isime". The Punch. 5 March 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ Oyedele, Oluwamuyiwa (24 February 2021). "How I lost My Mum At 5 - Nancy Isime". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ Metibogun, Shade (18 September 2025). ""Lived in carcass, snakes, bird were guests": Nancy Isime on losing mum at 5". Legit.ng. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ^ "I have no problem baring my cleavage - Nancy Isime". The Punch. 5 March 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ "To become superstars, ladies need talent, not 'connection'- Model - Vanguard News". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 4 August 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ Onikoyi, Ayo (27 July 2025). "Nancy Isime shares how Yemi Alade helped her". Vanguard News. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ^ "I have no problem baring my cleavage - Nancy Isime". The Punch. 5 March 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- ^ "I can't date a man who is broke". The Nation. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- ^ "Nancy Isime, Where Have You Been Hiding?". TNS. 25 June 2016. Archived from the original on 13 October 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- ^ "Hip Tv unveils Toke Makinwa's replacement for 'Trending'". The Netng. Lagos, Nigeria. 31 July 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ "Headies 2019: Teni, Falz, Burna Boy win big at 13th edition". Pulse Nigeria. 19 October 2019. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
- ^ "Premiere: Nancy Isime, Toke Makinwa graced The Voice Nigeria Season 3 with glitz and glam". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 30 March 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "TV personality, Nancy Isime launches TV Show". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 26 October 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
- ^ "Meet the Hosts for the #14thHeadies, Nancy Isime & Bovi". BellaNaija. 10 December 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ^ "Meet the Cast of "Shanty Town," the Nigerian Crime Thriller Coming to Netflix in January". BellaNaija. 28 December 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ Ogunsina, Bukola (18 March 2026). "Mo Abudu Unveils Faithia Williams, Nancy Isime In 'Baba Segi's Wives' Film Adaptation". Leadership Newspapers. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ^ Fasan, Yewande (20 December 2025). "Nancy Isime commissions playground at Ikorodu Primary School". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ^ "Nancy Isime opens up on man she wants to marry". Vanguard News. 25 January 2026. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ^ Fasan, Yewande (24 January 2026). "Why I prioritise kindness in a partner". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ^ Bello, Aisha (28 January 2026). "Nancy Isime's 'I'm Ready For Marriage' Comment Triggers Gender Bias Debate". The Whistler Newspaper. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ^ "Nancy Isime goes silent as 2026 begins". P.M. News – Read the latest Nigerian news. 1 January 2026. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ^ Fasan, Yewande (1 January 2026). "Nancy Isime announces break from social media". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ^ Uwisike, Blessing (7 January 2026). "Nollywood Actress Nancy Isime is Championing Nigerian Fiction!". Brittle Paper. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ^ "A Nigerian Horror Film! It's 'Hex' by Clarence A. Peters". BellaNaija. 5 October 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ^ "Road to Yesterday". TVGuide.com. 10 October 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ^ "Breathless Debuts at Cinemas Today". ThisDay. 1 July 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2026.
- ^ "Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards". The Netng. Lagos, Nigeria. 26 July 2016. Archived from the original on 8 December 2016. Retrieved 6 February 2017.
- ^ Popoola, Kazeeem. "Finally! Here Is Authentic List Of Nominees For NBMA 2015". Nigeria Voice.
- ^ "2017 Future Awards Africa winners". The Punch.
- ^ "Wizkid, Davido, Joshua winners at Africa's Future Awards". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- ^ "BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition". Pulse Nigeria. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ "Nominees For 2018 City People Movie Awards". City People.
- ^ "Winner Emerge @ 2019 City People Movie Awards". 14 October 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
- ^ "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition in Kano". Pulse Nigeria.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (15 December 2019). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". The NET. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ^ Azubuike, Emmanuel (3 July 2022). "Nancy Isime wins Most Searched Media Personality, Trailed by Toke Makinwa, Gbemi Olateru and Bolanle Olukanni". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 17 April 2026.
- ^ Yaakugh, Kumashe (18 July 2023). ""Well deserved": Nancy Isime award 'Most Stylish Personality' at event". Legit.ng. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
External links
[edit]
- Nancy Isime at IMDb