20/07/2026
Happy 44th birthday to Legendary Nollywood Actor Osita Iheme MFR. Aka Pawpaw ๐ฅณ๐๐ฐ๐๐โจ๐ฏโค๏ธ
Osita Iheme, popularly known as Pawpaw, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, producer, and author. He is one of Nollywood's most recognizable stars and became famous for his role as Pawpaw in the 2002 comedy film Aki na Ukwa, where he starred alongside Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki).
Quick facts:
Full name: Osita Iheme
Date of birth: 1982(sources differ on the exact day)
Place of birth: Abia State, Nigeria
State of origin: Imo State
Occupation: Actor, comedian, producer, author
Education: Bachelor's degree from Lagos State University.
He began acting in 1998 but achieved nationwide fame with Aki na Ukwa. Although he was initially known for playing childlike comic roles because of his stature, he later expanded into a wide range of dramatic and comedic performances.
Some of his popular movies include:
Aki na Ukwa
2 Rats
Baby Police
The Mirror Boy
Aki and Pawpaw
Christmas in Miami
Awards and honours:
Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) Lifetime Achievement Award (2007)
Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR), a Nigerian national honour, awarded in 2011.
Osita Iheme has also founded Inspired Movement Africa, an initiative focused on inspiring and mentoring young Africans.
