Nancy Isime is a Nigerian television host, actress, producer, and media personality. She is one of the most versatile entertainers working across Nollywood and Nigerian media today.
As a TV host and presenter, she is the creator, executive producer, and host of The Nancy Isime Show (2019–present), now in its fifth season on Africa Magic Showcase. She made history as the first solo female host of The Future Awards Africa (2022), and has anchored major events including The Headies (2019, 2024), The Voice Nigeria (2021), Global Citizen Live (2021), and the Indomie Heroes Awards (2021–2024). For seven years, she was the face of HipTV’s flagship show Trending, and her earlier television work includes The Squeeze, What’s Hot, and MTN Project Fame Season 7.
On screen, Nancy has starred in multiple ₦100M+ box office hits that include Everybody Loves Jenifa (2024), Queen Lateefah (2024), and Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2021), and she remains one of Nollywood’s most consistent box office draws. Her work on global streaming platforms includes Netflix productions Shanty Town (2023), Blood Sisters (2022–2026), Hijack ’93 (2024), and Postcards (2024).
Beyond performance, Nancy is CEO of Nip Studios and serves as Director of Business Development at the Actors Guild of Nigeria. She holds an honorary doctorate in Arts and Philosophy from Prowess University Delaware (2023) and is a recognised speaker at events including TedX Babcock, DigitXPlus, and the Culux Women in Business Summit.
Portfolio
From ₦100M+ box office hits to Netflix original series — Nancy is one of Nollywood's most consistent on-screen presences.
Representing leading brands across FMCG, fintech, real estate, fashion, wellness, and beyond.
Viva Plus
Aella
Vines Realty
Daravit Woman
Hollantex
Viva Plus
Aella
Vines Realty
Daravit Woman
Hollantex
Indomie
Colgate
Hypo
Power Oil
Add-Mie
Glenfiddich
BeautyByTamar
Laplandia Vodka
Glo Nigeria
Makari Nigeria
Indomie
Colgate
Hypo
Power Oil
Add-Mie
Glenfiddich
BeautyByTamar
Laplandia Vodka
Glo Nigeria
Makari Nigeria
Career Timeline
2015–2024
Host of HipTV’s Trending, replacing Toke Makinwa at 23. She built a seven-year run that made her one of the most recognisable faces on Nigerian television. Co-hosted Global Citizen Live alongside Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. Presenter for The Voice Nigeria and Co-host of The Headies. First solo female host of The Future Awards Africa. Hosted AMVCA Opening Night and Cultural Day.
2019–Present
Creator, executive producer, and host of her own talk show, now in Season 5 on Africa Magic Showcase and available on YouTube. The show has become a platform for Nigerian pop culture, celebrity interviews, and human-interest stories and is now a staple of the country’s media landscape.
2022–Present
Brand ambassador for Viva Plus, Aella, Vines Realty, Vision Canada, Daravit Woman, and Hollantex. Show sponsorships with Indomie, Colgate, Hypo, Power Oil, Add-Mie, and Glenfiddich. A growing portfolio spanning fintech, FMCG, real estate, wellness, fashion, and spirits that reflects a carefully curated commercial presence across Africa’s most visible consumer brands.
2021–2024
Three of them cleared ₦100M+: Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Everybody Loves Jenifa, and Queen Lateefah. Netflix original titles include Shanty Town, Blood Sisters, Hijack ’93, and Postcards.
2020–Present
CEO of Nip Studios. AGN Director of Business Development. Honorary Doctorate in Arts and Philosophy (Prowess University Delaware, 2023). Built an independent career in brand partnerships.