Osita Iheme

Osita Iheme, born on February twentieth, nineteen eighty-two, is a celebrated Nigerian actor, author, film producer, and comedian. He gained widespread recognition for his iconic role as Pawpaw in the hit film Aki na Ukwa, released in two thousand two, where he starred alongside fellow actor Chinedu Ikedieze. This performance marked the beginning of a prolific career in Nollywood.

Since his breakout role, Iheme has appeared in numerous films that have contributed to his status as a household name in Nigeria. His filmography includes notable titles such as 2 Rats and Baby Police, both released in two thousand three, as well as Nollywood Babylon in two thousand eight, The Mirror Boy in two thousand eleven, and the recent Christmas in Miami and Aki and Pawpaw in two thousand twenty-one.

In recognition of his contributions to the film industry, Iheme was honored with the Africa Movie Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement in two thousand seven. His impact on the arts was further acknowledged when he was conferred with the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR), a prestigious federal honor, by President Goodluck Jonathan in two thousand eleven.