Nancy Isime is a Nigerian television host, actress, producer, and media personality. She works across television, film, and digital media.
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 was the first solo female host of The Future Awards Africa (2022), and has anchored major events including The Headies in 2019, 2020, 2024 and 2025 (the first female solo host), The Voice Nigeria (2021), Global Citizen Live (2021), and the Indomie Heroes Awards (2022–2024 and 2026). 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), cementing her place among Nollywood’s top earners. 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 is 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
Showreel
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, beauty, beverages, fashion, wellness, and beyond.
Career Timeline
2015–2024
Host of HipTV’s Trending, replacing Toke Makinwa at 23. She built a seven-year run that made her a household name on Nigerian television. Co-hosted Global Citizen Live alongside Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. Lead host of The Voice Nigeria in 2021, and host of The Headies in 2019, 2020, 2024 and 2025, where she became the first female solo host. 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, Glenfiddich, Vision Canada, Daravit Woman and Hollantex, and designer of two limited-edition Glenfiddich sleeves for the Bold Futures campaign, created for the 12 and 15 Year Old expressions. Sponsorships with Indomie, Colgate, Hypo, Power Oil and Addme; partnerships with La Roche-Posay, Schweppes, OPay and Pepsi.
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.
