Osita Iheme

Osita Iheme
MFR
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Iheme at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
Born (1982-02-20) 20 February 1982 (age 42)
Mbaitoli, Imo State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Other namesPawpaw
EducationBachelor of Science
Alma materLagos State University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Comedian
Years active2002— present
Known forAki na Ukwa
Parents
  • Herbert Iheme (father)
  • Augustina Iheme (mother)
AwardsAfrica Movie Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement (2007)
HonoursOrder of the Federal Republic

Osita Iheme MFR (// ⓘ; born 20 February 1982)[1] who hails from Mbaitolu Local Government in Imo State [2]is a Nigerian actor, author, film producer and comedian known for his role as Pawpaw in Aki na Ukwa (2002) alongside Chinedu Ikedieze. Since then, he has starred in several Nollywood productions including 2 Rats (2003), Baby Police (2003), Nollywood Babylon (2008), The Mirror Boy (2011), Christmas in Miami and Aki and Pawpaw (2021). Iheme was the recipient of the 2007 Africa Movie Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement and was conferred Order of the Federal Republic (MFR), a federal honour by President Goodluck Jonathan in 2011.[3]

Early life

Birth and education

Iheme was born on 20 February 1982 in Abia State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria, although a native of Mbaitoli, Imo State, southeast Nigeria, to a family of five with parents, Herbert and Augustina Iheme. He had his MBA from the Institute of Management and Technology, Ghaziabad (IMT). After his education, he began acting in 1998 where he acted initially in a featured role.

Career

Iheme and Chinedu Ikedieze

Iheme was often typecast in the role of a child in various films. He rose to prominence after starring as Pawpaw with Chinedu Ikedieze in Aki na Ukwa (2002). He became the ambassador of TAJBank in 2023.[4] He plans to run for Political Office in the future.[5]

Personal life

Gunmen killed Prince Iheme the elder brother to Osita in Owerri Imo State. [6]

Legacy and influence

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.[7] In 2007, he was given the lifetime Achievement award by AMAA (African movie Academy Awards).

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.[8] This eventually earned him a global fanbase.[9][10]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2002 Aka Gum Chidi 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 Uzochukwu 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 Ejiofor 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 with Happiness Adibe
I Think Twice Obinna with Chinedu Ikedieze
The Last Orphan
My Business with Chiwetalu Agu
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 Pablo with Chinedu Ikedieze
Brain Box with Chinedu Ikedieze, Kanayo O. Kanayo & Sam Loco Efe
Brain Masters Ike with Chinedu Ikedieze
Cat & Rat Kalu with Chinedu Ikedieze
Criminal Law Chris with Chinedu Ikedieze
Jadon Prince Jadon with Chinedu Ikedieze
Kadura with Chinedu Ikedieze
Last Challenge with Kanayo O. Kanayo & Chinedu Ikedieze
Magic Cap Anya with Chinedu Ikedieze
Remote Control Ichie Okwubanego with Nora Amah
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 Sambro with Chinedu Ikedieze
Spirit of a Prophet with Chinedu Ikedieze & Clem Ohameze
Powerful Civilian Joe with Chinedu Ikedieze & Victor Osuagwu
Power as of Old Cheche 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 Santos with Chinedu Ikedieze and Sam Loco Efe
Markus D Millionaire with Chinedu Ikedieze
2009 Onye Obioma with Chinedu Ikedieze
2010 Loyal Enemies Meshark 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 Popo with Chinedu Ikedieze
2013 Double Mama Arusi 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
2019 Babysitter Sabinus with Emma Ayalogu
2021 Aki and Pawpaw Pawpaw with Chinedu Ikedieze
Fatty and Sons Autos Aki With Chinedu Ikedieze, Muyiwa Adegoke
Christmas in Miami Raphael With Ayo Makun, Richard Mofe-Damijo
2023 Welcome to Africa
Sabinus the Best Man Don Little With Tobi Bakre, Sophia Chisom
2024 The Odds With Kelechi Udegbe
unknown House Boys for Sale[11] with Patience Ozokwor and Chinedu Ikedieze

References

  1. ^ Jimmy (23 March 2024). "Osita Iheme Net Worth, Cars, House & Latest Biography » Carmart Blog". Carmart Blog. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  2. ^ Njoku, Benjamin (29 October 2011). "Finally, Pawpaw gets nat'l honours". Vanguard.
  3. ^ Njoku, Benjamin (29 October 2011). "Finally, Paw-Paw gets nat'l honours". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  4. ^ Adegwu, John (5 May 2023). "TAJBank Unveils Iheme, Daso As Brand Ambassadors, 3 Others As Influencers". Leadership News. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  5. ^ Rita, Chioma (5 March 2018). "ACTOR OSITA IHEME AKA PAWPAW, REVEALS PLANS FOR MARRIAGE AND HIS KIND OF WOMEN". Vanguard.
  6. ^ Busari, Biodun (10 December 202). "Gunmen kill Nollywood Actor,Osita Iheme's brother in Imo". Vanguard.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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).
  11. ^ "House Boys for Sale". WorldCat. Retrieved 6 November 2023.

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