Nollywood actress Nancy Isime has shared a powerful and inspiring story of determination, faith, and success. At just 33, Isime has achieved two of her biggest dreams: building her father’s dream home and purchasing a mansion for herself.
In a recent post on her social media, Nancy opened up about her humble beginnings and the unwavering drive that led her to where she is today.
“I remember so clearly, I was about 13, sitting in what was going to be our new home – an uncompleted building,” Nancy recalled. “The only windows and doors were those protecting the rooms we would sleep in. Everywhere else was pure carcass!”
Her words painted a vivid picture of the hardships she and her family endured in their early years. A home with no flooring, ceilings, doors, or running water. Only a well, which they relied on for water to do everything – including drinking.
Despite these difficult circumstances, Nancy’s resolve to change her family’s situation never wavered. “I remember sitting there and one day I said… I’m going to own a good home! But before I buy even a tiny piece of land, I’m going to help Daddy achieve his lifelong dream of owning a fully completed, furnished house.”
Nancy’s journey towards fulfilling this dream began at the age of 17 when she took up a job as an event usher. From there, she transitioned into different phases of her career. But no matter where her career took her, Nancy kept her eyes on the ultimate prize: building her father’s home.
“After every earning, I’d set aside some money towards ‘Vision Daddy’s house,’” she revealed. This continued throughout all of her career transitions, even as she gained recognition in Nollywood.
Her dream finally came true on December 18, 2022, when Nancy handed her father the keys to his completed and furnished dream home.
“Quietly, while everyone was celebrating this new feat, in passing, I said, ‘God, I don do wetin you say make I do oh, abeg help me run my own, but no rush, at your own time.’”
Nancy’s moment of divine timing arrived just a year later. On December 15, 2023, she received the keys to her own dream home, marking a significant personal milestone. “I received the keys and papers to my dream home after making my first initial payment just a few days prior,” she shared.
For Nancy, this achievement was unexpected. She admitted that only months earlier, she didn’t think it would be possible. “Na husband house I be dey use style eye,” she joked, referencing how she once imagined her future in someone else’s home.
Nancy credited her success to God’s grace and divine alignment. “God is good! Because I am obedient to God’s word, Deuteronomy 28:1-13 has manifested so greatly in my life!” she exclaimed.
She thanked God for not only blessing her with success but also for giving her wisdom, direction, and favor. “God has not only blessed me with the grace, wisdom, direction, favour, and peace required to live a successful life, He has also opened doors man cannot shut, aligned me with the right opportunities, and caused me to find uncommon favour.”
Nancy’s story is a testament to the power of faith, hard work, and patience. She expressed her gratitude for every step of her journey and made sure to emphasize the importance of obedience to God’s word.
