Ngozi Ezeonu – The Home Girl

Ngozi Ezeonu nee Nwaneto happens to be one of the earliest faces to grace the screens of the ubiquitous  Nollywood movies, when you could say it was born. Today she has proven herself and can speak volumes of what was, what is and what is to come in the metamorphosis of this acclaimed fastest growing movie industry in the world.

Ngozi has come, she is still seeing as per conquering, she may not be there yet; but with over a hundred appearances on Nollywood movies speaks volume of someone on a mission. Above all, she still says ” I am the home girl”.

 

 

What are the things going on in Nollywood that you frown upon?

Greed is one of them. People are greedy. Another thing is dishonesty. We don’t tell ourselves the truth. People copy other people’s stories. These days we shoot movies without knowing the title. Then when it comes out, somebody somewhere will say, Ha! I saw you in some movies.’ You will be wondering what happened in the movie because you don’t actually know the title. It’s because they steal each other’s titles. That is why they hide the titles, even to us that are shooting it. It’s one of the things I don’t like in the industry. And that is called piracy. The stakeholders or the risk bearers are not getting their money. They make the movies with plenty money and, at the end of the day, somebody somewhere is reaping from where they did not sow. It is very bad, that is what is really bringing us down. Instead of us to go up, we are going down. But apart from the factors I have just mentioned, I also would want you to know that Nollywood is still teething. It’s still a baby, you know. So we have to go through the normal process. We will pass this teething period definitely by God’s grace and we will move on.

How come you don’t wear skimpy dresses like some other actresses?

You, how would you feel if you saw me wearing something like that? Does it mean that stars wear skimpy things (outfits)? I told you I don’t follow the trend. I’m my kind of person. I like to cover up all the time.

How come you have not had bad press since 1993 when you started acting?

I told you something earlier: I don’t see myself as a star. At my age, if I start doing things like that, people will think I’m crazy. First and foremost, as I said, I don’t see myself as a star and I don’t act as one. I am the home girl that I am. I always remember where I come from, and I know where I am heading for. It’s important in my life. So, I have been able to keep bad press at bay just by the grace of God. I don’t do things anyhow. I respect myself a lot. I don’t do things that I wouldn’t want people to hear. That is the answer (laughs).

How do you cope with your fans?

I appreciate them a lot because there wouldn’t have been any Ngozi Ezeonu without my fans. I cope very well with them. They encourage me. If you call yourself a star,’ you must always be in the mood to say hello to your fans. Without these people, nobody will buy your films. And the stardom will just go. So, no matter the mood, I try as much as possible to appreciate them.

What about the fact that you don’t have any privacy?

I don’t feel bad about that. I see myself as some people’s role model. This is because you being a star means you have a lot of responsibilities. There are certain things you can’t do any more because people look up to you, especially children. Also, you have to really respect yourself. My being a Nollywood star does not stop me from buying roasted plantain beside the road or buying some fairly used clothes maybe for my children if I will have to. But the difference is that they may sell it to me at a high cost.

Who is your role model?

My mother is my role model. Although she didn’t go to school, she reads. She reads her Bible. And she is very strong. 

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Movies Roll:

1. Light in the Tunnel (2007) (V)
2. Light in the Tunnel 2 (2007) (V)
3. Pains of Womanhood (2007) (V)
4. Pains of Womanhood 2 (2007) (V)
5. Stone Love (2007) (V)
6. Stone Love 2 (2007) (V)
7. A Time to Love 2 (2007) (V) …. Peter’s mother
8. A Time to Love (2007) (V) …. Peter’s mother
9. Abuja Top Ladies (2006) (V)
10. Abuja Top Ladies 2 (2006) (V)
11. Abuja Top Ladies 3 (2006) (V)
12. Cry of a Virgin (2006) (V)
13. Cry of a Virgin 2 (2006) (V)
14. Final Point (2006) (V)
15. Final Point 2 (2006) (V)
16. Living with Death (2006) (V) …. Mra. Harrison
17. Living with Death 2 (2006) (V) …. Mra. Harrison
18. My Sister My Love (2006) (V) …. Molly Sar
19. My Sister My Love 2 (2006) (V) …. Molly Snr.
20. Royal Insult (2006) (V)
21. Royal Insult 2 (2006) (V)
22. Secret Mission (2006) (V)
23. Secret Mission 2 (2006) (V)
24. She 2: You Must Obey (2006) (V)
25. She 3: You Must Obey (2006) (V)
26. She: You Must Obey (2006) (V)
27. Women in Love (2006) (V) …. Mrs. Okoh
28. Women in Love 2 (2006) (V) …. Mrs. Okoh
29. Women of Faith (2006) (V)
30. Women of Faith 2 (2006) (V)
31. The World of Riches 2 (2006) (V) …. Nkem
32. The World of Riches (2006) (V) …. Nkem
33. Zoza (2006) (V)
34. Zoza 2 (2006) (V)
35. The Begotten 2 (2005) (V)
36. The Begotten (2005) (V)
37. Blames of Memories (2005) (V)
38. Blames of Memories 2 (2005) (V)
39. Blind Obsession (2005) (V)
40. Blind Obsession 2 (2005) (V)
41. Blood Battle (2005) (V)
42. Blood Battle 2 (2005) (V)
43. Broadway (2005) (V)
44. Desperate Need (2005) (V)
45. Divided Kingdom (2005) (V)
46. Divided Kingdom 2 (2005) (V)
47. Fools in Love (2005) (V)
48. Fools in Love 2 (2005) (V)
49. Girls in the Hood (2005) (V)
50. Girls in the Hood 2 (2005) (V)
51. Indecent Desire (2005) (V)
52. Indecent Desire 2 (2005) (V)
53. My Precious Son (2005) (V)
54. My Precious Son 2 (2005) (V)
55. Occultic Kingdom (2005) (V)
56. Occultic Kingdom 2 (2005) (V)
57. Paradise to Hell (2005) (V)
58. Paradise to Hell 2 (2005) (V)
59. Unforeseen (2005) (V)
60. Unforeseen 2 (2005) (V)
61. Years of Tears (2005) (V)
62. Years of Tears 2 (2005) (V)
63. Abuja Connection 3 (2004) (V)
64. Daddy Must Obey (2004) (V)
65. Daddy Must Obey 2 (2004) (V)
66. Dear Sister (2004) (V)
67. Diamond Lady 2: The Business Woman (2004) (V)
68. Diamond Lady: The Business Woman (2004) (V)
69. Escape (2004) (V)
70. Faces of Beauty (2004) (V)
71. Faces of Beauty 2 (2004) (V)
72. Heritage (2004) (V)
73. Heritage 2 (2004) (V)
74. Hope of Glory (2004) (V)
75. Hope of Glory 2 (2004) (V)
76. In the Name of Love (2004) (V)
77. In the Name of Love 2 (2004) (V)
78. I Swear (2004) (V) …. Obidiya – Cynthia’s mother
79. I Swear 2 (2004) (V) …. Obidiya – Cynthia’s mother
80. Moment of Confession (2004) (V)
81. Mr. Lover Boy in Ghana (2004) (V)
82. My Own Share (2004) (V)
83. My Own Share 2 (2004) (V)
84. Never Say Ever (2004) (V)
85. Never Say Ever 2 (2004) (V)
86. Promise Me Forever (2004) (V)
87. Promise Me Forever 2 (2004) (V)
88. Shattered Illusion (2004) (V)
89. Shattered Illusion 2 (2004) (V)
90. Shackles and the Rugged Cross (2003) (V)… aka Shackles & Rugged Cross (Nigeria: English title)
91. Abuja Connection (2003) (V)
92. Abuja Connection 2 (2003) (V)
93. Adam & Eve (2003) (V)
94. Christ in Me (2003) (V)
95. Days of Agony (2003) (V)
96. Home Breakers (2003) (V)
97. Lean on Me (2003) (V)
98. Lean on Me 2 (2003) (V)
99. Love & Politics (2003) (V)
100. My Best Friend (2003) (V)
101. My Faithful Friend (2003) (V)
102. When God Says Yes (2003) (V)
103. Blind Justice (2002) (V)
104. The Final Clash 2 (2002) (V)
105. The Final Clash (2002) (V)
106. Last Warning (2002) (V) …. Nkechi
107. Last Warning 2 (2002) (V) …. Nkechi
108. My Love (2002) (V)
109. The Suitors (2000) (V)
110. The Soul That Sinneth (1999) (V) 

 Source: imdb

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