Osita Mutyavaviri | |
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 Iheme at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | |
| Born | 20 February 1982 |
| Other names | Pawpaw |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Lagos state university, Bsc Computer science |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Producer, Comedian |
| Years active | 2002— present |
| Known for | Aki na Ukwa |
| Notable work |
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| Spouse | single |
| Parents |
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| Awards | African Movie Academy Lifetime Achievement Award. |
| Honours | Order of the Federal Republic |
Osita Iheme// ⓘ, MFR (born 20 February 1982) is a Nigerian actor,[1][2] producer and author.[3] He is widely known for playing the role of Pawpaw in the film Aki na Ukwa alongside Chinedu Ikedieze.[4] Osita Iheme is the founder of Inspired Movement Africa which he founded to inspire, motivate and stimulate the minds of young Nigerians and Africans. In 2007, Iheme received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.[5] He is considered to be one of Nigeria's most famous actors.[6] In 2011, Osita Iheme was honored as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by President Goodluck Jonathan.[7] He has an estimated net worth of 560 million naira.[8]
Early life
Osita Iheme was born into a family of five with his siblings and parents all being taller than him, his father being Mr Herbert Iheme and mother being Mrs Augustina Iheme.[9] Born on February 20, 1982,[10][9] Iheme hails from Mbaitoli, Imo State, Nigeria. He grew up in Abia State and has an MBA degree from Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu[11] (IMT). After completing his studies at IMT, he initially wanted to become a lawyer, but pursued his career in film acting in 1998 and initially featured in small roles.[12]
Career
In his career, Osita Iheme was often typecast in the role of a child, a pattern that followed him well into adulthood. In 2002, he rose to fame when he starred together with Chinedu Ikedieze in the comedy film Aki na Ukwa in which he played the role of Pawpaw. In this role, Osita Iheme played a mischievous child.[13]
He is the New Generation Ambassador for Rotary International District 9110 and the author of the book INSPIRED 101. Osita Iheme has starred in over a hundred movies.[14] Like his on-screen partner Chinedu Ikedieze, Iheme has a small physique, making him different from other actors in the Nigerian movie industry.[15][16]
He has evolved in his career from a comedic actor to a multifaceted established actor.[11]
Both Chinedu and Osita have been maintaining onscreen and offscreen chemistry which is widely praised by the Nollywood fraternity.
He revealed in 2018, however, that he had desires and hopes to become a politician in the near future.[17]
Honor
To reward his contribution towards comedy genre movies Nigerian Film Industry, in 2011 he was awarded the Nigerian National Honor of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by President Goodluck Jonathan.[18] In 2007 he was given the lifetime Achievement award by AMAA (African movie Academy Awards).[9]
Influence
Osita Iheme's performance alongside fellow actor and his longtime friend Chinedu Ikedieze in the 2002 film Aki na Ukwa is still widely spoken about and the duo, especially Osita's character, on-screen trending through memes since 2019 on Twitter and other social media platforms.[19][14] This eventually earned him a global fanbase.[20][21]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Aka Gum | with Chinedu Ikedieze | |
| Aki na ukwa | Pawpaw | with Chinedu Ikedieze | |
| Okwu na uka | with Chinedu Ikedieze & Patience Ozokwor | ||
| 2003 | 2 Rats | with Chinedu Ikedieze, Patience Ozokwor and Amaechi Muonagor | |
| Baby Police | Dada | with Okey Billy Boniface | |
| Back from America | Risky | with Chinedu Ikedieze and Rita Dominic | |
| Charge & Bail | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Good Mother | with Amaechi Muonagor | ||
| Green Snake | Akpuruka | with Nkiru Sylvanus | |
| I, Not Stupid | with Sam Loco Efe | ||
| I'm in Love | Osuondu | with Chinedu Ikedieze | |
| Informant | with John Okafor | ||
| John and Johnny Just Come | |||
| Johnny Just Come | Johnson | with Sam Loco Efe | |
| Lagos Boys | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Local Champion | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Nicodemus | with John Okafor | ||
| Nwa Teacher | Azigo | with Chinedu Ikedieze | |
| Oke Belgium | Kekere | ||
| Onunaeyi: Seeds of Bondage | with Pete Edochie, Chinedu Ikedieze, Patience Ozokwor & Clem Ohameze | ||
| Pipiro | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Show Bobo: The American Boys | Ikem | with Chinedu Ikedieze | |
| School Dropouts | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Tell Them | with Sola Fosudo | ||
| The Tom and Jerry | Jerry | with Chinedu Ikedieze | |
| 2004 | American Husband | with Amaechi Muonagor | |
| Big Daddies | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Columbia Connection | |||
| Mr. Ibu | Muo | with John Okafor | |
| Not by Height | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Sunday School Children | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| 2005 | Colours of Emotion | Spark | with Chinedu Ikedieze |
| Final World Cup | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Holy Diamond | Ikenna | ||
| I Think Twice | Obinna | with Chinedu Ikedieze | |
| The Last Orphan | |||
| My Business | |||
| One Good Turn | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Reggae Boys | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Secret Adventure | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Spoiler | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Twin Brothers | with Sam Loco Efe | ||
| Village Boys | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| 2006 | African Tallest Men | with Chinedu Ikedieze | |
| Big Thief Small Thief | with Amaechi Muonagor | ||
| Blessed Son | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Boys from Holland | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Brain Box | with Chinedu Ikedieze, Kanayo O. Kanayo & Sam Loco Efe | ||
| Brain Masters | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Cat & Rat | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Criminal Law | Chris | with Chinedu Ikedieze | |
| Jadon | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Kadura | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Last Challenge | with Kanayo O. Kanayo & Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Magic Cap | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Remote Control | |||
| Royal Messengers | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Sweet Money | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| 'U' General | with Chinedu Ikedieze & Patience Ozokwor | ||
| Winning Your Love | with Chinedu Ikedieze & Patience Ozokwor | ||
| Young Masters | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| 2007 | Thunder Storm | with Chinedu Ikedieze | |
| Stubborn Flies | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Spirit of a Prophet | with Chinedu Ikedieze & Clem Ohameze | ||
| Powerful Civilian | Joe | with Chinedu Ikedieze & Victor Osuagwu | |
| Power as of Old | with Chinedu Ikedieze & Clem Ohameze | ||
| Escape to Destiny | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Cain & Abel | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Village Destroyers | Acho | with Chinedu Ikedieze and Kenneth Okonkwo | |
| 2008 | Daddy Must Obey | with Chinedu Ikedieze | |
| Intelligent Students | with Chinedu Ikedieze and Sam Loco Efe | ||
| Markus D Millionaire | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| 2009 | Onye Obioma | with Chinedu Ikedieze | |
| 2010 | Loyal Enemies | with Chinedu Ikedieze and Van Vicker | |
| 2011 | Ben Ten | with Chinedu Ikedieze | |
| Love for the Kids | followed by Another Love; with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Another Love | sequel to Love for the Kids; with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| The Mirror Boy | Mirror Boy | with Genevieve Nnaji | |
| Yellow Sisi | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| 2012 | Kingdom on Earth | with John Dumelo | |
| Village Rascals | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| 2013 | Double Mama | with Chiwetalu Agu | |
| The Fighter | with Chinedu Ikedieze and Funke Akindele | ||
| Terrible Twos | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| 2014 | Bomboy | followed by Osuofia the Boxer; with Nkem Owoh | |
| Osuofia the Boxer | sequel to Bomboy; with Nkem Owoh | ||
| Pawpaw the Guitar Boy | with Chiwetalu Agu | ||
| 2015 | Two Sons of Ali | with Chinedu Ikedieze | |
| 2016 | The Twin Sisters | with Chinedu Ikedieze | |
| 2017 | The Self-Destruction of Little Mark | ||
| 2018 | Ada My Love | ||
| Games Men Play 5: Computer Games Is Our Game | |||
| Too Much Money | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| 2021 | Aki and Pawpaw | Pawpaw | with Chinedu Ikedieze |
| Christmas in Miami | Raphael | ||
| 2023 | Welcome to Africa | ||
| unknown | House Boys for Sale[22] | with Patience Ozokwor and Chinedu Ikedieze | |
References
- ↑ M'bwana, Lloyd (16 December 2018). "Who is older between Aki and Paw Paw?? As Aki celebrates his 41st birthday". www.maravipost.com. Archived from the original on 28 December 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
- ↑ "Nollywood needs ministry of entertainment - Osita Iheme - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-03-12.
- ↑ "Osita Iheme Net Worth, Cars, House & Latest Biography in 2022". 4 September 2022.
- ↑ Jimmy (2022-05-10). "Osita Iheme Net Worth, Cars, House & Latest Biography". Carmart auto blog. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
- ↑ Coker, Onikepo (4 May 2007). "Africa Celebrates Film Industry at AMAA 2007". Mshale Newspaper. Minneapolis, USA: Mshale Communications. Archived from the original on 3 March 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
- ↑ Muchimba, Helen (23 September 2004). "Nigerian film lights Zambia's screens". BBC News. London, UK: BBC. Archived from the original on 17 July 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
- ↑ "BN Bytes: Genevieve Nnaji, Stephanie Okereke, Amaka Igwe, Aliko Dangote & Jim Ovia receive National Honours – Photos from the Ceremony". bellanaija.com. 15 November 2011. Archived from the original on 12 April 2015. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
- ↑ "Osita Iheme Net Worth, Cars, House & Latest Biography in 2022". 4 September 2022.
- 1 2 3 "Osita Iheme (Pawpaw): Biography, Wife, Children, Movies, and More". 8 June 2022.
- ↑ "Osita Iheme Net Worth, Cars, House & Latest Biography in 2022". 4 September 2022.
- 1 2 Cornel-Best, Onyekaba (6 May 2005). ".DYNAMITES. That's what we are". Daily Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 10 May 2005. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
- ↑ "Osita Iheme Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Height, Children, Popular Memes & Movies". Ubetoo. 2021-10-18. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
- ↑ "Osita Iheme, Biography". mobile.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
- 1 2 "Is Osita Iheme's meme used by Fenty Beauty and 50 Cent a win for Nollywood?". This is africa. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- ↑ "Chinedu Ikedieze writes to Osita Iheme as he turns 38". OYO Gist. 21 February 2020. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ↑ "Read why actor and Chinedu Ikedieze are friendship goals!". Pulse Nigeria. 3 October 2018. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ↑ "My political ambition is still alive — Osita Iheme". Punch Newspapers. 4 March 2018. Archived from the original on 2019-06-15. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ↑ "In Pictures: Jonathan Decorates Dangote, Others at National Awards in Abuja". PM News Nigeria. 15 November 2011. Archived from the original on 2 November 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ↑ "Why dis Osita Iheme meme dey burst pipo brain?". BBC News Pidgin. 2 July 2019. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ↑ Adikwu, Marris (14 August 2019). "The Nigerian Film Stars Behind Some of Twitter's Greatest Memes". Vulture. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ↑ Adikwu, Marris (14 August 2019). "The Nigerian Film Stars Behind Some of Twitter's Greatest Memes". Vulture. Archived from the original on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
Don't be fooled by Iheme and Ikedieze's size — they're both grown men (Iheme is 37 and Ikedieze is 41).
- ↑ "House Boys for Sale". WorldCat. Retrieved 6 Nov 2023.
External links
- Osita Iheme at IMDb