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Ngozi Ezeonu Net Worth, Career, Family, Biography and Movies

Here is a full account of Nollywood veteran actress, Ngozi Ezeonu’s net worth, biography, career, family, and marriage.

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Ngozi Ezeonu Net Worth, Career, Family, Biography and Movies

Ngozi Ezeonu is one Nollywood actress who has remained relevant and influential in the Nigerian film industry over the years. She is popularly known as the “Big Mummy of Nollywood” because she has been in the industry for decades. This article details Ngozi Ezeonu’s net worth, career, family, and movies.

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Bio Data

Full Name Ngozi Ezeonu
Popularly known as Big Mummy of Nollywood
Date of birth  23 May 1965
Age 57 Years Old
Place of Birth Owerri
State of Origin Ogbunike, Anambra State
Nationality Nigerian
Religion Christian
Marital Status Divorced
Profession Actress, Entrepreneur
Net Worth $700,000

Early Life and Education

 

A native of Ogbunike, Anambra State. Ngozi Ezeonu was born in Owerri to Dennis and Ezenwanyi Ikpelue and has six siblings. Prior to becoming famous as an actress, she studied journalism at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism and worked for Radio Lagos and Eko FM.

Ngozi Ezeonu, her parents’ only girl child, spent her entire life with them, from primary school to secondary school and then to her diploma. The top Nigerian actress took jobs to fund her diploma, after which she practised journalism for a while before deciding acting was what she was passionate about.
She has played a variety of roles, earning her a place in Nollywood and making her well-known. Ngozi rose to prominence in 2012 after starring in the film ‘Adesuwa,’ for which she received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

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Career

Ngozi Ezeonu Net Worth, Career, Family, Biography and Movies

After receiving her journalism diploma, the actress decided to work in journalism for a while before entering the Nollywood film industry in 1993. Her performances in the blockbuster film “Living in Bondage” and the film “Nneka the Pretty Serpent” earned her recognition and popularity in the film industry.

Although she is best known for her portrayal of mother figures, Ezeonu began her acting career as a child actress. Ezeonu was offered a supporting role as Nkechi, the antagonist’s best friend, in the Igbo blockbuster Nneka the Pretty Serpent in 1994 by veteran film director Zeb Ejiro in 1993. This was followed by her role as Thelma, a high society mistress, in Glamour Girls the following year.

Ngozi Ezeonu’s Net Worth

Ngozi Ezeonu, a veteran actress with a long career in Nollywood and an entrepreneur, has amassed an estimated net worth of $700,000 as one of Nigeria’s most prominent Nollywood actresses.

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Ngozi Ezeonu’s Films

1994 – 2007

  • Ada Vigilante
  • End of Ada Vigilante
  • Evil Project
  • Senseless
  • Best Honeymoon
  • Enslaved
  • Definition of Love
  • End of a Princess
  • Glamour Girls – 1994
  • Nneka The Pretty Serpent – 1994
  • I Swear – 2004
  • Occultic Kingdom – 2005
  • Abuja Top Ladies – 2006
  • The Love Doctor – 2007
  • Royal Grandmother 1 and 2 – 2007

2008 – 2016

  • Tears in My Eyes – 2008
  • Throne of Tears 1, 2 and 3 – 2008
  • My Darling Princess – 2008
  • Tears of a Prince – 2009
  • Sister Mary and Ossy – 2009
  • Stone Face – 2009
  • Secret Shadows 1 and 2 – 2010
  • Wise In-Laws – 2010
  • A Private Storm – 2010
  • Adesuwa – 2012
  • Shattered Mirror – 2012
  • The Kings and Gods – 2012
  • Broken Engagement – 2013
  • Palace War – 2014
  • Tears of a Virgin – 2014
  • Luscious Lucy – 2016
  • Tears of the Innocent – 2016
  • Zenith of Sacrifice – 2016
  • Heritage – 2016

2017 – 2019

  • Tears and Glory – 2017
  • Child of Pain – 2017
  • Tell Me Why – 2017
  • Pretty Little Thing – 2017
  • Family Secret – 2017
  • A Better Family – 2018
  • Lion Heart – 2018
  • Confessor – 2018
  • Different Worlds – 2019
  • Seed of Destruction – 2019
  • Dusted Crown – 2019
  • Crazy Princess – 2019
  • On All Sides – 2019
  • Run Away From Love – 2019
  • If Trouble Comes – 2019
  • Making a King – 2019

2020 – 2021

  • Nkasi my flesh and blood
  • Prince Decision

Ngozi Ezeonu’s Awards

  • Best Supporting Actress at African Movie Academy Awards.
  • Most Prominent Actress in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards
  • Best Actress in Supporting Role at Africa Movie Academy Awards.
  • Best Actress in Nigeria at the best of Nollywood Awards.
  • She received a national award from the Nigerian Federal Government as a member of the order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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Family and Marriage

Ngozi Ezeonu Net Worth, Career, Family, Biography and Movies

Despite being a celebrity, Ngozi Ezeonu has kept her personal life private, including her marriage. However, it is known that she was happily married to a man named Edwin. The couple were married for some years and they share four children together. Ngozi Ezeonu is also known for being a family woman who prioritises her family and protects her image. Although there have been some separation rumours, and the couple have been confirmed to have divorced since 2015. But, Ngozi is still stuck with her husband’s name; she is yet to drop his name. To date, Ngozi Ezeonu has not gone public to speak about the reasons for her divorce despite several information her husband has given out already.

The actress has four children, all of whom are quickly approaching adulthood. Ogechukwu, Ngozi’s daughter, was born on September 5, attended Houdegbe North American University, and now works as a designer and Front-End developer. Chidera, her son, was born on April 30 and attended DELSU.

Melveen, her other son, was born on October 17 and attends Madonna University. Ngozi’s youngest daughter is still quite young, which explains why there isn’t much information about her on the internet.
Ezeonu’s eldest daughter recently married the love of her life. Family, friends, and Nollywood actors and actresses all attended the wedding.

Sources: Wikipedia, Carmart.ng, Legit.ng

 

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