Biography
Chinazo Ekezie (born December 22), popularly called Nazo Ekezie is an award-winning Nollywood actress and filmmaker. She is a promising personality in the movie industry.
The budding actress is famous for featuring in the film Thanks for Coming and Assassins.
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Background Information | |
Birth Name: | Chinazo Ekezie |
Stage Name: | Nazo Ekezie |
Born: | 22 December 1990s |
Place of Birth: | Anambra State |
Ethnicity: | Igbo |
State Of Origin: | Anambra State |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Marital Status: | Single |
Education: | English and Linguistics |
Alma mater: | Ebonyi State University |
Occupation: | Actress • Film Maker |
Years active: | 2010-date |
Net Worth: | US$500 000 |
Early Life
Nazo Ekezie was born on December 22 to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Ekezie in Anambra, a South Eastern state in Nigeria. Her parents raised her and gave her the best education they could afford.
Acting her has always been her thing since her childhood days. She picked interest in arts as a very young girl and was promising among her mates. Chinazo was fond of her mother Eucharia Ekezie.
Growing up in the Eastern part of Nigeria, she mixed up with many Igbo personalities. She belongs to the Igbo ethnic group.
Education
Nazo Ekezie studied at Federal Government Girls College, Lejja. After she sat and passed her Senior Certificate Examinations, she attended Ebonyi State University. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English and Linguistics.
Career
Miss Ekezie started acting at a very young age. She would be part of stage plays with children her age. The Nollywood actress started professional acting during her days in Secondary School in 2010.
Nazo was featured in the Uche Nancy production titled Thanks for Coming. The role became her big break in the Nollywood industry.
After 8 years, she produced her first movie title Flawed. It was shot at Lekki Phase 1, Lagos with a production fee of ten million naira. She was the recipient of the Best Upcoming Actress of the Year (English) at City People Movie Award.
Nazo has also featured in other popular movies like Assassins, and Bridal Shower, among others. She is the Chief Executive officer of Unoaku Production Company.
Personal Life
Nazo Ekezie’s humorous personality has garnered her fans on social media. She is not married but had aired out her desire to start a relationship.
In an interview, she disclosed her disappointment with A-list actresses in the movie industry describing them as ‘scary and jealous on set.
Nazo is very outspoken and said that she wanted to go on a date with her crush, Nigerian music mogul Don Jazzy. Boldly, she asked Don Jazzy out on a date on November 26, 2020. Don Jazzy agreed to go on a date with her.
Award
Best Upcoming Actress of the Year (English) at the City People Movie Award.
Social Media
Nazo Ekezie is active on social media with many profiles across different platforms. Her accounts include;
- Instagram: @nazoekezie
- Twitter: @nazoekezie
- Facebook: @Nazo Ekezie
- TikTok: @nazo_ekezie
- Phone Number: Private
Net Worth
The stunning actress Nazo Ekezie is one of the well-known actresses and producers in the Nollywood circle. She has an estimated net worth of US$500 000.