Ngozi Nwosu
Nwosu in Skinny Girl in Transit
Born (1963-08-01) 1 August 1963
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
OccupationActress
Known forRipples
Living in Bondage
Fuji House of Commotion

Ngozi Nwosu (born 1 August 1963) is a veteran 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]

Personal life

A native of Arochukwu in Abia State, Southeastern Nigeria, Nwosu was born 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] She 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] In 2012, she took ill, which affected her career. The diagnosis was reported to be related to a kidney disease. She eventually got treatment abroad through government and some organizations.[6]

Career

She 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.[7] Speaking on female sexual harassment in the industry, Ngozi 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.[8][9] She is also on set for Ndani.[10]

Filmography

Light in the Dark (2018), is a feature film featuring Joke Silvia, Rita Dominic, Angel Unigwe among others.[11] She also featured in The Silent Baron and Crazy Grannies.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "My regrets about my marriage, Ngozi Nwosu speaks".
  2. ↑ "I'll get married at the right time – 53-year-old actress, Ngozi Nwosu".
  3. ↑ "Hurray! Ngozi Nwosu celebrates 54th birthday".
  4. ↑ "Van Vicker, Ngozi Nwosu are a year older today". Retrieved 11 July 2018.
  5. 1 2 "Veteran actress speaks up on sex-for-roles trend". Pulse. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
  6. ↑ "NGOZI Nwosu still active and agile". The Nation. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
  7. ↑ "Ngozi Nwosu: How I Feel About Young Nollywood Stars Getting Endorsement Deals". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ "You want me to cry? I almost died!- Ngozi Nwosu as she recalls low moments of her sickness". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ "Light in The Dark hits cinemas January 25". The Sun Nigeria. 7 December 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
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