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No list of legends in the Nigerian movie industry is complete without Nkem Owo. He is one of those icons who ensured that the western world accepted Nigerian screen stars in movies starring on Nigerian soil.
Not only did he perform in London, he also promoted African culture, cuisine and various other lifestyles to the Western world.
Nkem Owoh (born February 7, 1958) is a famous Nigerian actor, musician, comedian and Nigerian movie industry icon.
In 2008, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor for his outstanding performance in the Nigerian film “Stronger than Pain”.
The movie “Osufia in London” was a national treasure film during his peak period, which won him more fans.
Nigerian actors
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 Nkem Owoh: History, Profile, Photos |
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| full name: | Nken Owo |
| stage name: | Osofia |
| date of birth: | February 7, 1958 (66 years old) |
| place of birth: | Enugu Udi, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Enugu State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | 1.50 m |
| parents: | not applicable |
| brothers and sisters: | Bartholomew Owo |
| Wife • Spouse: | Ngozi Nkem Owoh (m. 1998) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Chinwe Owoh (Rum) |
| children: | 2 |
| Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
| net worth: | $4 million |
Early life and education
Nkem Owo was born into an Igbo family in Enugu State on February 7, 1958. He hails from Amagu village in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State.
We have also found other sources claiming that the actor was born on October 17, 1960. Since we are yet to get confirmation from Nkem Owoh himself, we think it is important to mention this age difference here.
Nkem Owo was born in Enugu State, Nigeria. After completing primary and secondary school, he enrolled at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta to study engineering.
While studying at university, he began appearing in various television and film productions.
Profession
Nkem Owoh starred in the 2003 London blockbuster Osuofia. He is also known for his song “I Go Chop Your Dollar”, about advance fee scams. The song appeared in the film The Master, in which he played a con man.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission banned the song.In 2007, Nkem Owoh was arrested in Amsterdam, the Netherlands (Bijlmermeer neighborhood in Amsterdam Zuidoost district) as part of a seven-month operation called Operation Apollo by the Dutch police.
Nkem Owo was arrested while performing a music show when police raided the event and arrested 111 people for alleged lottery fraud and immigration violations. He was later released. In November 2009, Nkem Owo was unfortunately kidnapped in eastern Nigeria.
The kidnappers demanded a ransom of N15 million. Nkem Owo was allegedly released after his family paid a ransom of N1.4 million.
personal life
Nkem Owoh’s parents are from Udi, where he was born, but not much is known about them. He has an elder brother named Bartholomew Owoh. He is still alive, and contrary to the mere searches, no funeral has been held for him.
Unfortunately, General Muhammadu Buhari ordered the execution of Bartholomew Owo and two other Nigerian youths for drug trafficking. The three Nigerian youths were executed in public by firing squad.
Nkem Owo married Ngozi Nkem Owo in 1998. They have two daughters. Ngozi Nkem Owo wishes to stay out of the public eye.
Therefore, not much is known about her except her name. It is a common misconception that Nkem Owoh and Chinwe Owoh are husband and wife. According to Nkem Owoh, they are in-laws, not husband and wife.
Filmography
- Everything is falling apart
- Ukwa 1
- Ukwa 2
- Big Shots…Big Trouble
- Onyeze
- Fake Doctor
- ifionia metals co.
- Long John
- police officer
- wrench
- King of the Forest
- Lion Fingers
- Mr. Trouble
- Osuofia in London
- Police Recruitment
- US Visa
- My driver
- My sharing
- Osophia of London 2
- Spanner in jail
- team leader
- Lion Heart
- Chief Dad
- Everything Falls Apart by Chinua Achebe
- Foreign bases
- indemnity
- Made in Cambridge
- dreamer
- My Kingdom Come
- Barristers
- The war on reparations
- A God who keeps his promise
- Disadvantages
- Johnbull and Rosekate
- persecution
- Stronger than pain
- His Holiness the Pope
- His final act
- Awesome man
- Military Zone
- Ghana must leave
- 40 is a fool
- prince
- Bus Driver
- Akanchava
- Grandmaster
Discography
- I’m gonna cut your money
- marry me
- Mom doesn’t know again
- Susanna
- this life
- Akaraka
- protocol
- When I was poor, I understood
- Akaram Aka N’ime Jesus (I am strong in Jesus)
net worth
Nkem Owoh has an estimated net worth of $4 million. He is one of the best comedians in Nigeria and Africa.
social media
- Instagram: @nkemowohosuofia
