Nazo Ekezie is one role interpreter making waves in Nollywood at the moment. Armed with a flawless delivery and sensual body, the Ebonyi State University graduate undoubtedly has what it takes to dazzle in Nollywood.
In this chat with TheNewsGuru, she opens up on her passion for acting, new movie, amongst other issues.
Can you tell us more about you?
My name is Nazo Ekezie. I am from Anambra State. Ozubulu to be precise. I’m the second child of four children. My father is late but my mother is still here.
How long have you been acting?
I have been here professionally since 2010.
Recently, you went into movie production, what inspired that move?
As some point I wanted to try something new. I developed this love for filmmaking. It has been there for a while. So, in 2018, I produced my first film. It’s titled Flawed. Featuring Ebere Okaro, More Duncan, my humble self, and other amazing actors.
What were the challenges you passed through as a first time producer?
I think doing a movie as a producer and also acting in same movie should be for only superheroes, because it was not easy at all. I had to think for everyone to make sure that the production goes well.It was not funny at all. I had to think from every angle to make sure everything was okay. I had a very good production manager, but I really got myself worked up.
Another big challenge, I had was location issue. I paid for an office space in Lekki, then like a day before the shoot, the man in charge of the space called and said we can’t move in that the office was locked. Some government officials locked the place up. Then, he wouldn’t refund my money on time to get another office space. It was very tough, but I refused to be discouraged.We just changed plans and moved on.
The good thing is, I have learned my lessons. Now I know what those other producers face. What they pass through. Now I understand them better. I have learned anything can go wrong during production. And most times, some mistakes or lapses is not entirely their faults.
Flawed the movie, is trying to say that people have reasons for doing what they do. We all are not perfect. No matter how good and perfect we seem to look from the outside, there are lots of issues we still have to deal with on the inside.The movie also teaches that love conquers
These days everyone, especially celebrities are always online showing off different lifestyle, what’s your take on this trend?
I can only say that it depends on who and what you want for yourself. I think my biggest problem is realness. I don’t know how to fake it or pretend. I can’t even snap besides someone’s car because there is no gain in it. I’m so real to a fault. Although the society would expect more from us as a celebrities. A lot of actors are pressured by the society. Nigerians are conflicted, they want you to be humble, then the next minute, they complain you are too humble. These problems are often created by women. So, if people tend to live fake lifestyles, I won’t blame them. They have to meet up.
What is your take on the prevalent female pants for rituals issue?
It might sound cliché but I don’t wear pants anymore. Because I’m not going to joke with my destiny and if there’s anywhere that I’m taking my clothes off, my underwear are going straight to my bag.