Nancy Isime is a Nigerian television host, actress, producer, and media personality — 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 — including Everybody Loves Jenifa (2024), Queen Lateefah (2024), and Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2021) — and 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.
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
Portfolio
Career Timeline
2015–2022
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. Earlier shows: The Squeeze, What’s Hot, MTN Project Fame Season 7.
2019–Present
Creator, executive producer, and host of her own talk show — now in Season 5 on Africa Magic Showcase. A platform for Nigerian pop culture, celebrity interviews, and human-interest stories.
2021–2024
Co-hosted Global Citizen Live alongside Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (2021). Presenter, The Voice Nigeria (2021). Co-host, The Headies (2019, 2024). First solo female host of The Future Awards Africa (2022). Hosted AMVCA Opening Night & Cultural Day (2022, 2023).
2021–2024
Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Everybody Loves Jenifa, Queen Lateefah — each cleared ₦100M+. Netflix original titles: Shanty Town, Blood Sisters, Hijack ’93, 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.