Ngozi Nwosu (born 1 August 1963) is a Nigerian actress and producer. She began her acting career in Yoruba-language films, before making her home-video debut in Living in Bondage, an Igbo-language film considered to begin the video film era of cinema of Nigeria.[1][2]
Ngozi Nwosu | |
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 Nwosu in Skinny Girl in Transit | |
| Born | 1 August 1963 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Ripples Living in Bondage Fuji House of Commotion |
Early life
editNwosu, a native of Arochukwu in Abia State, southeastern Nigeria, was born on 1 August 1963.[3][4] She grew up in Lagos. Her father, a Biafran veteran was killed during the Nigeria Civil War. Nwosu is fluent in Igbo, Yoruba and English languages.[1]
Education
editNwosu had her primary education at St. Paul Anglican School, Idi Oro. She then proceeded to Maryland Comprehensive High School, Ikeja, and concluded her high school at East Rosary High School. Her professional acting training under the leadership of Reverend Fabian Oko was done at Royal Theatre Art Club School.[5]
Career
editNwosu began her acting career while attending acting classes in school, most of which were done in Yoruba. She played "Madam V boot" in the television series, Ripples. While on set in Living in Bondage, Nwosu is attributed as being the first actress to kiss on set during her romantic session with Kenneth Okonkwo. She is also known for playing "Peace" in sitcom, Fuji House of Commotion (created by Amaka Igwe). Her character was the second wife of Chief T. A. Fuji, often shown as his favourite.[1] In 2018, she played "Ene" in Nigerian animation film Sade. Her character is a woman who didn't utilize what she has until she lost it. According to her, everyone can identify with the film because of its comedic tone. She was the producer of Evil Passion, Stainless and the radio show, Onga.[6] Speaking on female sexual harassment in the industry, Nwosu explained that it could be fine when producers make sexual advances toward an actress, but she considers it more demeaning when the actress seduces the producer. She also stated that every actress has the right to say no to anything that is not comfortable for them.[5] She has also featured in music videos for Chidinma Ekile, Fair Prince and Davido.[7][8] She is also on set for Ndani.[9]
Personal life
editNwosu called off her wedding two days before the event because her soon to be spouse gave her a severe beating while she was pregnant.[10]
In 2012, Nwosu fell ill, which affected her career. The diagnosis was reported to be related to a kidney disease. She eventually got treatment in the UK through the government and some organizations.[11] She vowed not to offer free services to her state, Abia State, because the state government abandoned her when she needed support.[12]
Filmography
editNwosu had a role in Light in the Dark (2019), a feature film that starred Joke Silvia, Rita Dominic, Angel Unigwe among others.[13] She also appeared in The Silent Baron and Crazy Grannies.
Films
edit- Living in Bondage(1992)
- Circle Of Doom(1993)
- Fake Doctor(2002)
- A Cry For Help(2002)
- No Shaking(2003)
- Dry Fish(2003)
- Greatest Weapon(2006)
- Before Ordination(2006)
- Tanbolo(2006)
- Old Cargo(2007)
- Next Door Neighbour(2007)
- Throne Of Tears(2008)
- My Darling Princess(2008)
- Holding Hope(2010)
- Kidnap(2012)
- Stigma(2013)
- Beyond Disability(2014)
- Skinny Girl in Transit(2015)
- The Inn(2016)
- Isoken(2017)
- The InLaws(2017)
- My Wife &I (2017)
- The Other Wife(2018)
- Sade(2019)
- Knock out(2019)
- Dead Rite(2019)
- Light in the Dark(2019)
- Sweet Face(2020)
- Dream Job(2021)
- Crazy Grannies(2021)
- Before Valentine's(2022)
- The Pattern(2022)
- Silent Baron(2022)
- The Smart Money Woman (2024)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "My regrets about my marriage, Ngozi Nwosu speaks".
- ^ "I'll get married at the right time – 53-year-old actress, Ngozi Nwosu".
- ^ "Hurray! Ngozi Nwosu celebrates 54th birthday".
- ^ "Van Vicker, Ngozi Nwosu are a year older today". Retrieved 11 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Veteran actress speaks up on sex-for-roles trend". Pulse. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ "Ngozi Nwosu: How I Feel About Young Nollywood Stars Getting Endorsement Deals". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (12 February 2018). "Chavala Yacluma, Ngozi Nwosu, Nancy Isime feature in Davido's New Music Video "Flora My Flawa" | Watch on BN". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ^ "You want me to cry? I almost died!- Ngozi Nwosu as she recalls low moments of her sickness". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ Tv, Bn (24 December 2021). "Ngozi Nwosu & Chioma Okoli get into the Christmas Mood in this Episode of Ndani #TGIF Show". BellaNaija. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ Daramola, Ibukunoluwa (9 August 2024). "Actress Ngozi Nwosu says infidelity is not reason enough to leave a man". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "NGOZI Nwosu still active and agile". The Nation. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ Oluwaseyifunmi, Awobiyi (29 October 2024). "I will never offer free service to my state after abandoning me - Actress Ngozi Nwosu". Vanguard.
- ^ "Light in The Dark hits cinemas January 25". The Sun Nigeria. 7 December 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
External links
edit- Ngozi Nwosu at IMDb