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Francis Odega is a popular Nollywood comedian, television personality and stand-up comedian.
He is famous for using American slang such as, ‘Gerrarahere, Yeah Mehn, Shiit Meh, Fvck You Mehn.
He is extremely creative, talented and funny. He mainly appears in comedies where he shows off his funny personality and American slang.
He was born on June 11, 1970 in Aniocha, Delta State, the southernmost state of Nigeria. He is 51 years old.
He is a native of Aniocha in Delta State, the southernmost state of Nigeria.
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First and last name: | Francis Odega |
Born: | June 11, 1970 (age 54) |
Place of birth: | Aniocha North |
State of origin: | Delta State |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Girlfriend • Wife: | Chibuzor Ogega (married 2006) |
Job: | Actor • Comedian |
Net asset value: | $1.5 million |
Early life
When a humorous video by American hip-hop rapper 50 Cent, who allegedly followed him on Instagram, went viral, he became even more famous.
Francis Odega started acting professionally in Nollywood in 1996, in the movie Apama, co-starring with big Nollywood stars like Sam Loco, Charles Awurum and many others.
The film was a huge success at the box office, making him a star in the Nigerian film industry.
Education
Francis Odega attended Delta State Primary and Secondary School before attending Ambrose Alli University where he obtained a Bachelor of Economics.
Career
Francis Odega started his career as a stand-up comedian in the entertainment industry. Basketmouth, I Go Dye, Okey Bakassi and AY Makun are some of the best Nigerian comedians in his cast.
He was a talented performer and one of the pioneers of Opa Williams’ comedy show Night of a Thousand Laughs.
Odega Francis is a comedian known for his use of American slang, sometimes referred to as Americana.
He has won many awards in the entertainment industry. They are as follows:
Awards and appointments
- The City People’s Most Notable Cast
- Awards in the entertainment industry.
- Ghana Movie Academy Award for Best Actor
- Nigeria’s Best Comedian at
- The Nigerian Entertainment Awards are held annually.
- At the Africa Movie Academy Awards, he was named Best Comedian in Nigeria.
- Best Collaboration in a Ghanaian Movie
- African Magic Viewers Best Actor
Submition
Etisalat has an endorsement deal with Francis Odega. 9-Mobile is now a major telecommunications company.
The deal is said to be worth millions of Naira.
Social Media
Francis Odega has over 32k followers on Instagram under the handle @realfrancisodega.
Personal life
Francis Odega is married to Chibuzor Odega, the love of his life, whom he met while working as a comedian.
Beautiful children were born to this marriage.
Net asset value
Francis Odega is a famous comedian who is considered one of the richest and most famous people in the industry, with a net worth of $1.5 million.
Filming
- Campus Cult
- My Last Wedding
- Romeo without Juliet
- Child Police
- How far
- House of God
- Osuofia in London
- Return from South Africa, etc.
Odega also appeared in the television series Clinic Matters.