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Osita Iheme (born February 20, 1982) is a popular and respected Nigerian actor, nicknamed “Pawpaw”.
He is best known for his role as Pawpaw in the hit comic book movie Aki and Pawpaw alongside Chinedu Ikedieze.
He is basically considered as one of the most popular actors in Nigeria.In 2011, the former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, awarded Osita Ishime the Order of the Federal Republic.
He is a versatile actor, film producer, comedian and has starred in over 100 Nigerian films.
Nigerian actors
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| full name: | Osita Iheme |
| stage name: | pawpaw |
| date of birth: | February 20, 1982 (42 years old) |
| place of birth: | Mbatoli |
| country of origin: | Imo State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | 1.33m |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Norma Ihame |
| Profession: | Actor • Film producer |
| net worth: | $4 million |
early life
Osita Iheme was born on February 20, 1982 in Mbaitoli, Imo State, Nigeria, to a family of five children, but grew up in Abia State.
Although he grew up in Eastern Nigeria, he graduated from Lagos State University (LASU) with a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science. His parents are Herbert and Augustine Iheme.
educate
Osita Iheme completed his primary and secondary education in Owerri. He then proceeded to Lagos State University (LASU) where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.
Profession
Osita Iheme, better known as Grandpa, entered the film industry in the early 2000s, often playing the role of a child in films. He rose to fame in 2003 with the comedy film Aki Na Ukwa.
He is a bold and entertaining character, which has won him numerous awards, including:
- 2007 Africa Film Awards Lifetime Achievement Award
- 2014 Africa Magic Audience Choice Awards Best Actor
Despite his small stature, his uniqueness in the Nigerian film industry has attracted a large number of fans, which is one of the reasons why he won the MFR Award in 2011.
Filmography
Osita Iheme has appeared in many movies including;
- Ogunauka
- information
- Twin brothers
- Mr. Ibrahimovic
- Dad must obey
social media
Osita Iheme is one of the most followed public figures on social media. He has over 928k followers on Instagram.
Instagram account – @Ositaiheme
personal life
Osita Iheme enjoys a happy married life with his spouse Noma Iheme and they have a lovely son.
He was born in a family of 5. He got the role in the movie Aki na Ukwa because a producer took an interest in him when he was still playing a child role in the movie.
He is also a business master with a lot of investments as a sideline. He is 1.33 meters tall.
net worth
Osita Iheme created a lot of hits for kids and adults during his prime and also became a pro-meme figure in the internet space, amassing enough wealth for himself. He has amassed an estimated net worth of $4 million.
