Nancy Isime
Which role have you found most challenging throughout your career?
Every role comes with its unique challenges, but one role that comes to mind when this question is asked is my role in “Disguise”. I had to act as a man and boy! It was an exciting few weeks. This role also earned me quite some nominations and award wins. I got nominated at a Festival in Amsterdam for this role.
It’s been months since your show, “Nancy Isime Show” started airing. What has the reception been like and what’s the vision behind it?
Thank you for asking. It’s been amazing, to say the least! TNIS continues to receive great reception and I couldn’t even be more thankful. More and more homes across Africa have trusted and welcomed us into their homes and it’s mind-blowing!
The Nancy Isime show was birthed from my love for Talk shows as a host as well as for premium Television content. I thought about creating a platform where our own Stars can feel at home and express themselves without fear of judgment and I’m grateful that’s what it’s been and even more.
We just wrapped Season 2 and are currently counting down to the Season 3 premiere on Television.
If you had the opportunity to become Nigeria’s first female President. What are the two laws you will implement immediately?
They’ll be laws protecting the girl child and women at large against Rape, Abuse e.t.c
We don’t have enough of them. It should be death penalties for these crimes, quickly too. Nobody gets the chance to buy off the case or even influence the case. You mess with a woman who can’t protect herself, you die! Simple.
What do you think Nollywood is lacking and how best can the issue be tackled?
One thing that is important in every industry is Structure. While there is some form of a structure at the moment, I think it can be built upon and strengthened, especially financially.
Nollywood actors deserve the world for not only are they constantly entertaining millions of people around the world, but they are also putting Nigeria on the world map.
Being the producer of your Talkshow, do you see yourself becoming a Film Producer or Director sometime in the future?
As a creative, I’m always happy to contribute to the entertainment industry in ways I’m capable of.
Do I see myself being a film producer and Director? Sure! I’m just not sure what the time is right now. So, at the right time? Under the right circumstances? Yes!
You’ve acted along with Ramsey Noah and also had him directly with you in the sequel of Living in Bondage. What was that like?
Phenomenal!!! Uncle Ramsey like I like to teasecall him. He has such a brilliant mind! Being in his company alone is a privilege, top that with acting alongside him in at least two movies, getting directed by him and even interviewing him.
BLOWN!
Who is the one actor you dream to star in a film with someday?
Channing Tatum. Long time crush!
He’s managed to hold that position since I first saw him in Step Up, such a sexy man! *wink* Great Actor too!
Who is your kind of man?
A man who lets me be Me, completely and unhindered. Honestly! A man who supports me 100%, who is my number 1 fan/cheerleader and wants me to succeed genuinely because with or without him, I’m going to succeed. It’ll just be nice to know my Man is in my corner and on the same page as me and not low key and jealous. A man who has found himself, who is whole, genuinely happy and who is at peace with himself. A man who takes care of himself, who is self-aware and loves himself!
A man who is hungry for success, ambitious and a relentless sincere hard worker. A man who is in search of a Partner, not a subordinate or doormat.
He doesn’t have to be the most good looking man in the world, but he must like to look, feel, and smell nice. He must be kind to everyone. Kind but firm with strict boundaries.
Would you marry a man you are richer than?
Of course! Keyword “Richer” meaning we’re both rich. I probably just have more money and assets, which isn’t a gender thing. Anybody can have more. If the Love is genuine, this doesn’t even matter. If I end up with my dream man as stated above, this shouldn’t be a problem. I believe our patriarchal society is responsible for this idea of a man being compulsorily richer than his wife. Unnecessary pressure if you ask me. As long as ‘money dey ground’, who cares whether it’s from a man or woman. Please! However, we both must have our own and are capable of taking care of ourselves and basic needs so we don’t end up being burdens to each other. That just puts too much stress on the relationship, and in the long run, breaks it.
Is there anything else you are currently working on that you would want to share?
There are a couple of projects in the works that I can’t wait for everyone to see. In the due time, they’ll be revealed. Thank you so much for asking.