If you’re as internet-obsessed as us, you’ve probably noticed all the Osita Iheme memes that have been flooding our timelines. The popular Nollywood (the Nigerian film industry) actor is a pretty big deal in Nigeria, but thanks to his popularity online, it won’t be long until we see Osita on every television screen. In real life, though, he isn’t a child. Osita is actually 37-years-old but a rare condition gives him his younger appearance. Here are few facts about the meme king:
He started his acting career in the year 2001 in Nollywood (Nigeria Film Industry). Later 2003 lo vacchina ‘Aki na Ukwa’ which is a blockbuster comic movie at that time tho manodiki break vachindi.
Before entering into movies he completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts from Lagos State University in Nigeria.
He hails from Mbaitoli, Imo State, Nigeria. Iheme grew up in Abia State and has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Lagos State University.
In 2007 PawPaw received Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2007 Africa Movie Awards.
Till date Osita acted in 150+ movies. Indulo Aki Na Ukwa, Stubborn Flies, Boys from Holland, Mr. Ibu Baby PoliceJadon etc.
With whooping 3.5 Million net worth, he is one of the richest and influential actors in Nollywood In Nigeria.
To reward his contribution towards the growth of the Nigerian Film Industry, in 2011 he was awarded the Nigerian National Honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by President Goodluck Jonathan.
Osita is also an author of inspirational book titled ‘Inspire 101’. And he is founder of powerful Non Governmental organization known as ‘Inspired Movement Africa’.
He is an actor, entrepreneur, and author too. Talking about his acting career, he started off in the year 2003. His rare condition gives him a child-like experience.
He has a lot of talent. In the year 200, Iheme founded ‘Inspired Movement Africa’ to motivate and stimulate the minds of young Nigerians and Africans.
Osita’s character has been trending through memes since 2019 on Twitter and other social media platforms globally. This eventually earned him huge fanbase globally.
He has a lot of awards in his kitty. In the year 2007, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award at African Movie Academy Awards. Osita Iheme is one of the most celebrated actors in Nigeria.
Talking more about his achievements, in the year 2011, he was honored as a Member of the ‘Order of the Federal Republic’ by President Good Luck Jonathan.
He did comedy and as time passed, he started taking mature and dramatic roles. His recent release includes Mirror Boy (2011); Double Mama (2015); The Self-Destruction of Little Mark (2017).
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