Nigerian actress Ngozi Ezeonu was born Ngozi Ikpelue on May 23, 1965, the daughter of Ezenwanyi Joy Nonyelum and D.O Ikpelue, of Ogbunike, Oyi local government area of Anambra State. Ezeonu holds a diploma in journalism from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Ikeja, Lagos, and practiced with Radio Lagos before her venture into films. She made her acting debut with a supporting role in Zeb Ejiro’s 1993 film, ''Nneka the Pretty Serpent''. Ezeonu received nominations for Best Supporting Actress at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2012; and at the 2nd Nollywood Movies Award in 2013 for her performance in ''Adesuwa''. With a career that spans over two decades, Ezeonu’s rise to prominence is accounted for in over 100 films. She is known for: ''Nneka the Pretty Serpent'', ''Evil Passion 2'', ''Glamour Girls'', ''The Soul that Sinneth'', ''Last Warning'', ''The Suitors'', ''Blind Justice'', ''My Love'', ''Adam and Eve'', ''Lean on Me'', ''Abuja Connection'', ''When God Says Yes'', ''Christ in Me'', ''Passionate Soul'', ''Love and Politics'', ''Home Breakers'', ''Shackles and the Rugged Cross'', ''My Best Friend'', ''My Faithful Friend'', ''Days of Agony'', ''Promise Me Forever'', ''Escape'', ''Faces of Beauty'', ''Heritage'', ''Shattered Illusion'', ''Diamond Lady...The Business Woman'', ''In the Name of Love'', ''My Own Share'', ''Hope of Glory'', ''Enslaved'', ''I Swear'', ''Moment of Confession'', ''Never Say Ever'', ''Deserted Home'', ''Daddy Must Obey'', ''Dear Sister'', ''Mr. Lover Boy in Ghana'', ''The Begotten'', ''Years of Tears'', ''Occult Kingdom'', ''Unforeseen'', ''Endless Lies'', ''Blood Battle'', ''Fools in Love'', ''Girls in The Hood'', ''My Precious Son'', ''Indecent Desire'', ''Paradise to Hell'', ''Divided Kingdom'', ''Desperate Need'', ''Broadway'', ''Blind Obsession'', ''Blames of Memory'', ''The World of Riches'', ''The Grandmasters'', ''Zoza'', ''The Last Dream'', ''The Broken Shield'', ''Women of Faith'', ''She...You Must Obey'', ''Secret Mission'', ''Women in Love'', ''Cry of A Virgin'', ''Royal Insult'', ''Last Kobo'', ''Living With Death'', ''Final Point'', ''Dry My Tears'', ''Abuja Top Ladies'', ''My Sister…My Love'', ''Unhappy Moment'', ''The Love Doctor'', ''Royal Grandmother'', ''Strongmen At Work'', ''Stone Love'', ''Unfinished Business'', ''Silent Rage'', ''Unhappy Moment'', ''The Mortal Man'', ''Treasures of Fortune'', ''Keep My Will'', ''Pains of Womanhood'', ''A Time to Love'', ''Light in The Tunnel'', ''Broken Pieces'', ''Last Mission'', ''Dear God'', ''Heart of Bitterness'', ''Golden Heart'', ''Beauty and The Beast'', ''Tell Me Why'', ''Wrong Desire'', ''Can’t Let Go'', ''Corporate Maid'', ''The Lethal Woman'', ''Marriage Apart'', ''Sweet Tomorrow'', ''Tears of A Prince'', ''Eyes of The Nun'', ''Prince of The Niger'', ''Tears of Hope'', ''Entanglement'', ''Royal Tears'', ''A Private Storm'', ''Too Much'', ''Bent Arrows'', ''Secret Shadows'', ''Love Alone'', ''Days of Gloom'', ''Royal King'', ''A Better Tomorrow'', ''Shattered Mirror'', ''Adesuwa'', ''Just in Case'', ''The Powerful Baby'', ''Amanda My Village Wife''.

Ngozi Ezeonu is married to Edwin Ezeonu. She has four children.