Nancy Isime
| Birthday | December 17, 1991 |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 Years (November, 2026) |
| Birth Place | Edo State, Nigeria |
| Education | University of Lagos (Diploma in Social Work) |
| Ethnicity | Esan |
Biography
Nancy Isime is a Nigerian actress, model and television presenter born on 17 December 1991 in Edo State, which makes her 34 years old as of November 2026. She is of Esan descent and is one of the best-known media personalities in Nigeria, having hosted shows such as Trending on HipTV, The Voice Nigeria and The Headies.
As an actress she is best known for playing Kemi Sanya in the Netflix thriller series Blood Sisters, whose first season premiered in 2022 and whose second season followed on 5 June 2026. She also starred in the Netflix series Shanty Town (2023).
As an actress she is best known for playing Kemi Sanya in the Netflix thriller series Blood Sisters, whose first season premiered in 2022 and whose second season followed on 5 June 2026. She also starred in the Netflix series Shanty Town (2023).
Early Life
Isime lost her mother when she was five and was raised by her father. She spent her early years in Lagos, where she finished primary and junior secondary school, before moving to Benin City to complete senior secondary education.
In her late teens she worked as a model and has recalled walking home late at night because her father lived far away in Ikorodu; singer Yemi Alade, a friend at the time, let her stay in her off-campus flat. She took a short course at the University of Port Harcourt and later earned a diploma in social work from the University of Lagos.
In her late teens she worked as a model and has recalled walking home late at night because her father lived far away in Ikorodu; singer Yemi Alade, a friend at the time, let her stay in her off-campus flat. She took a short course at the University of Port Harcourt and later earned a diploma in social work from the University of Lagos.
Career
Isime began acting with the TV series Echoes in 2011 and soon became a presenter, fronting the gossip show The Squeeze, the tech programme What's Hot and backstage segments of MTN Project Fame. In 2016 she replaced Toke Makinwa as host of HipTV's Trending. She co-hosted The Headies in 2019 (with Reminisce) and 2020 (with Bovi), launched The Nancy Isime Show in 2019 and presented The Voice Nigeria in 2021.
On screen, her profile grew with the 2022 Netflix series Blood Sisters, in which she played Kemi Sanya opposite Ini Dima-Okojie. She played Shalewa in the Netflix crime drama Shanty Town in 2023 and returned as Kemi for Blood Sisters season 2, released on Netflix on 5 June 2026. She has also been cast in Mo Abudu's film adaptation of The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives.
For her 34th birthday in December 2025, she funded a playground at Methodist Primary School in Ikorodu, Lagos, as reported by The Nation.
On screen, her profile grew with the 2022 Netflix series Blood Sisters, in which she played Kemi Sanya opposite Ini Dima-Okojie. She played Shalewa in the Netflix crime drama Shanty Town in 2023 and returned as Kemi for Blood Sisters season 2, released on Netflix on 5 June 2026. She has also been cast in Mo Abudu's film adaptation of The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives.
For her 34th birthday in December 2025, she funded a playground at Methodist Primary School in Ikorodu, Lagos, as reported by The Nation.
Nancy Isime: Quick Facts
How old is Nancy Isime?
Nancy Isime is 34 years old, born on December 17, 1991 in Edo State, Nigeria.
What is Nancy Isime's ethnicity?
Nancy Isime's ethnicity is Esan.
What is Nancy Isime known for?
Nancy Isime is best known for appearing in Blood Sisters as Kemi Sanya.
