Nancy Isime Biography, Age, Husband, Children & Net Worth

Nancy Isime is a multi-talented Nigerian actress, model, TV presenter and fitness enthusiast.

She gained prominence after winning the prestigious title of Miss Valentine International in 2009.

Nancy has featured in many blockbuster movies such as “Kambili: The Whole 30 yards”, “Tales of Eve”, “A Trip to Jamaica”, “Hire A Man”, “Blood Sisters”, “Shanty Town”and others.

Her journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of Nigeria’s biggest actresses has been amazing to watch.

In this article, we’ll explore Nancy Isime’s biography, age, net worth, and acting career.

Profile Summary

Early Life and Family Background

Nancy Isime was born on the 17th of December, 1991 making her 33 years old as of 2025. She is from Esan, a tribe in Edo State Nigeria.

She grew up alongside her three siblings – two brothers and a sister. Nancy lost her mother at the young age of 5, leaving her father Mr Lawrence Isime to raise her and her siblings alone.

Education

Nancy Isime had her primary and junior secondary school in Lagos before moving to Benin to complete her senior secondary school education.

For her university education, she attended the University of Lagos where she obtained a Diploma in Social Work.

Career

Before going into acting, Nancy was a model. She won Miss Valentine International in 2009 and also secured the first runner up position at the Miss Telecoms Nigeria Pageant.

From there, she shook the modeling world with full force and worked for popular brands like Konga Online, House of Marie, Shakara Couture, Ade Bakere, Zizi Cardow, Adebayo Jones, and others.

After working as a model for a few years, Nancy ventured into television hosting.

She hosted shows such as “The Squeeze,” “Technology Show,” and “What’s Hot,” as well as backstage segments of “MTN Project Fame Season.” Her biggest TV presenter moments were on the popular show “Trending” on Hip TV.

Nancy took her TV presenter even further and launched her TV show titled “The Nancy Isime Show” on HipTV.

Her acting career began while she worked as a presenter. She had her first major appearance in the TV series “Echoes”.

Other movies she has starred in are: “Kambili: The Whole 30 yards”, “Tales of Eve”, “A Trip to Jamaica”, “Made in Heaven”, “The Razz Guy”, “Merry Men 2”, “Beauty in the Broken”, “Hire A Man”, “Blood Sisters”, “Shanty Town”and others.

Beyond acting, Nancy is also a very talented event host. She co-hosted the The Headies Award alongside afrobeats rapper, Reminisce in 2019.

Additionally, she worked as a presenter for “The Voice Nigeria” in 2021. Presently, Nancy Isimi has her own TV Show called “The Nancy Isime Show” and it has been running for five seasons now.

The show has been very successful and she has hosted a lot of celebrities like Ebuka, Shaffy Bello, Genoveva Umeh, Veekee James, Layi Wasabi and many others on the show.

How Rich is Nancy Isime in 2025?

According to online reports, Nancy Isime’s net worth is around $2,000,000 (approx. ₦3 Billion) as of 2025.

Nancy’s net worth is an accumulated sum of her income as a model, presenter, and actress in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

She also makes a lot of money as a brand ambassador and influencer on social media her Instagram page.

Source of Income

Nancy Isime is one of the most hardworking women in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

Over the years, she has built multiple income streams and below we’ll give you a breakdown of her different income drivers.

Acting and Movie Production

Nancy Isime is a versatile actress who has starred in a lot of movies. She gained major recognition for her lead roles as Kemi in the Netflix original Blood Sisters (2022) and Shalewa in Shanty Town (2023).

This year alone, Nancy has featured in several hit films, such as Mending, Bro Code, Imported Wives, Radio Voice, and Adunni.

With her years of experience and consistency, she is definitely one of the highest-paid actresses in Nollywood. Reports say Nancy earns between N1.5 million and N4 million per film.

TV Presentation

Nancy began her television career as the presenter of Hip TV’s popular show Trending, a role she held for seven years before stepping down in May 2023.

In 2019, she launched The Nancy Isime Show, a lifestyle and talk program that is now in its fifth season.

The show has earned her several sponsorships and partnerships from brands like Colgate, Hypo, Vivaplus, and Indomie. As a host, Nancy reportedly earns several million naira per season from her show.

Event Hosting

Nancy has a natural stage presence which has also made her a highly sought-after event host in Nigeria. She has anchored several major events including The Headies, Lagos Lifestyle Awards, Global Entrepreneurship Festival, The Squeeze, and What’s Hot.

She co-hosted The Headies 2019 alongside rapper Reminisce and was the presenter of The Voice Nigeria in 2021.   She reportedly earns between N2-5 million per major event.

Brand Endrosements

Nancy has also made money from brand ambassadorship. She has partnered with top brands like Viva Plus (alongside Hilda Baci), X7 Skincare, Vision Canada Immigration, OfficialiNigeria, Colgate, Indomie, Hypo, and Glenfiddich Whiskey.

She may be earning anything between 5 million to 30 million per endorsement.

House and Cars

Nancy Isime owns a sleek Mercedes Benz GL63 4matic worth over 35 million NGN, a white BMW SUV and a Toyota Camry.

Nancy bought her dream luxury home in Lekki in 2023, and she hosted a house warming party in 2024 to celebrate the milestone.

The house is a fully furnished duplex in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Lagos. She also built a house for her father around the same time.

Personal Life

Nancy Isime stands tall at 5 ’11, she is lightskinned and a gym “freak”. She’s fully committed to her fitness, meditation and healthy living and is a guru when it comes to keeping her life private.

Nancy was raised by her father after losing her mother at just five years old, and she often says that her difficult upbringing built her independence.

She has openly discussed her healing journey, which includes therapy, meditation, and spending time alone, something she describes as a way to “come back to myself.”

Is Nancy Isime Married?

Nancy is currently single but says she looks forward to getting married someday. She once joked that she thought she’d be moving into her husband’s house before buying her own.

She also does not have any children as of now, but hopefully things will change when she finds her dream man.

Controversy and Challenges

Like many celebrities in the spotlight, Nancy has faced her share of controversies. Here are some of the most chaotic moments in Nancy Isime’s public life;

Shanty Town Nudes

Nancy found herself at the center of controversy after a scene from Shanty Town went viral, showing a topless woman that fans believed was her. She later clarified that a body double was used for that scene, explaining that there are boundaries she would never cross in acting.

Women Supporting Women Comment

At a women’s event in 2025, Nancy’s statement that she doesn’t fully believe in the “women supporting women” movement caused a big reaction online.  A lot of people especially on X expressed that she was insensitive given the event’s theme and some even went as far as dragging her because they believed she was rebranding to find a husband.

BBL Backlash

Nancy faced heavy body shaming after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). Many people claimed the results looked botched and accused her of altering her natural beauty. She rocked the body for a few years without listening to what people said about her and in 2025, fans noticed a change, her body appeared more natural, and many believed that she had either reduced or removed the BBL.

MURIC Movie Backlash

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) once called for a ban on a movie featuring Nancy and other actresses in Islamic attire holding weapons. The group described the film as “satanic” and accused it of portraying Muslim women negatively. Nancy did not respond directly to the backlash, but her management emphasized that the movie was purely fictional.

Conclusion

Nancy Isime has proven herself as one of the most versatile TV personality, actress, and model in Nigeria.

It’s refreshing to see her reach new milestones year by year. We hope she inspires you to keep aiming high and achieving your goals.