Tribute to Osita Iheme aka Pawpaw

Osita Iheme (MFR) was born on the 20th day of February, 1982 (38 years ago) in Nigeria. He is widely known for playing the role of "Pawpaw" in the popular 2002 film "Aki na ukwa" alongside fellow actor and partner in crime Chinedu Ikedieze.

He recently got popular in India by Indian memers, who have been using his memes to trend of social media platforms especially Twitter and tiktok. He is considered to be one of Nigeria's most popular actors due to his unique physic, and was honored as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by former president, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan in 2011.

 Osita Iheme was hails from Mbaitoli, Imo state but grew up in Abuja state. He has a degree in computer science from the Lagos State University. He shot into limelight when he and fellow Nollywood star, Chinedu Ikedieze, starred in the movie "Aki na Ukwa" as Pawpaw and Aki. Those roles would eventually launch their career as Nollywood stars. After the movie came out, there were speculations as to whether the two were twins or at least brothers. The two would eventually go on to star in soany Nollywood movies together

 Osita Iheme has starred in so many movies such as

The mirror boy

Reggae boys

Boys from Holland

The rain makers

Tom and Jerry

Remote control

Criminal law

Holy diamond

Final world cup

Etc.

 In 2014, he won the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) for Best Actor, and also won a lifetime achievement award in the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) in 2007. He is close friends with fellow actor, Chinedu Ikedieze and was his best man at his wedding.

Clearly, there is no stopping the loveable actor and more great things will come for him.

Source : OperaMini.com