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I'm here to make a difference - Chisom Oz-Lee by Bola Aduwo

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The wind of change continues to blow over Nollywood as more and more professionals are crossing over to swell its ranks. The latest entrant is Chisom Oz-lee, a pretty up-coming U.S based producer/actress. She was in the country recently to shoot a new film starring Ramsey Nouah, Uche Jombo and Mona Lisa Chinda. I had a few words with her and this is what went down. BA: Hi Chisom! C: Hi Bola, how you doin’? BA: Fine…for the benefit of those who don’t know you, can you please introduce yourself to us? C: Well, I’m Chisom Oz-lee, a Nigerian based in the U.S. I’m a film producer and actress by calling and a professional registered nurse by training. BA: Hmm…interesting combination. How do you manage both nursing and film producing? C: Quite easily. I produce films about once a year and work regularly as a nurse for the remaining part. That’s what I do for a living. BA: Why the romance with film making? Why not just stick to nursing? C: Nursing is a job but film making is a ...