Ngozi ezeonu biography

Nigerian actress

Ngozi Ezeonu (Ngozi Ikpelue, born May 23, 1965) is a veteran Nigerian actress and former journalist notable for her portrayal of archetypal matriarchs in Nollywood movies.^[1][2][3] In 2012, she starred in Adesuwa, a role that earned her the Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards^[4]

Early life

A native of Ogbunike in Anambra State, Nigeria.

Ezeonu was born in Owerri to Dennis and Ezenwanyi Ikpelue, and has six siblings. She was born in a low income household.^[5] Prior to finding fame as an actress, she studied Journalism at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism and worked for Radio Lagos and Eko FM.^[6]

Education

The Actress had her Primary and Secondary Education in Owerri.^[7] She later enrolled for a Diploma Course in Journalism at Nigeria Institute of Journalism (NIJ) Lagos.^[8]

Career

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