Nollywood actress Nancy Isime is taking on a new title. The screen star has revealed that she is moving into executive producing, and she will now have a hand in decisions made behind the camera on her first film project.
A New Chapter for the Actress
Isime is best known as a performer, and her announcement marks a shift from appearing on screen to helping lead a production. According to the report, she plans to take the audience along on the journey, offering a look at how the project comes together behind the scenes. The news drew playful reactions online, with fans joking that she should now be addressed as “Madam EP,” a nod to the shortened form of her new title.
The coverage did not detail the plot, cast, or release schedule of the film. What it did make clear is that the role gives Isime a more influential voice in a project than she has typically had as an actress, with responsibility for some of the key calls that shape a production.
Why the Move Matters
Many established Nollywood actors have chosen to expand into producing as their careers mature, giving them more creative control and a stake in the stories being told. Isime’s step fits that wider pattern within the Nigerian film industry, where performers increasingly build their own projects rather than waiting for roles to come to them.
Her announcement also lands during a busy period for Nigerian cinema. The same entertainment outlet pointed readers to a roundup of Nollywood titles playing in cinemas this month, ranging from Agbara Nla to Black Market. It also highlighted recent international recognition for Nigerian filmmakers. Dear Ajayi was reported to have become the first Nigerian film in the Venice Days competition and to have won two awards there. Separately, Kaelo Iyizoba was noted for making history after The Spectacular Death of Prisca received an honourable mention at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2026.
A Growing Spotlight on Nollywood
Taken together, these developments show a film industry gaining attention both at home and abroad. Isime’s own recent work is also part of the conversation, as topics linked to the announcement include titles such as Blood Sisters, Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards, Obara’M, Shanty Town and Superstar, which are associated with her name and career.
For now, audiences are left waiting for more details about her debut production. Given her sizable following and the enthusiasm that greeted the news, interest in the project is likely to grow as she begins sharing glimpses of the process. Whether the film becomes the start of a long run as a producer or a one-off venture, the announcement signals that one of Nollywood’s recognizable faces is ready to shape stories from the other side of the lens.
Source: BellaNaija
