Osita Iheme is a Nigerian actor popularly known for his role as Pawpaw in the movie ‘AKI NA UKWA’. He is the founder of Inspired Movement Africa which he started so he could inspire, motivate and stimulate the minds of young Nigerians and Africans.
He is considered one of Nollywood’s most famous actors and in 2011, he was honored as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by President Goodluck Jonathan.
Osita Iheme’s Profile
- Name: Osita Iheme.
- Date of Birth: 20th February 1982.
- Place of Birth: Abia State, Nigeria.
- Nationality: Nigerian.
- Occupation: Actor, Producer, Comedian, and author.
- Years Active: 2000s till present.
- Marital Status: Unmarried.
Iheme Osita’s Bio
Osita is from Mbaitoli in Imo State, Nigeria although he grew up in Abia State. He grew up with four other siblings and his parents are Augustine and Herbert Iheme. He studied at the prestigious Lagos State University and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science.
At the beginning of his career, he was often cast for the role of a child un till 2003 when he was starred with Ikedieze Chinedu in the comedy movie ‘Aki na Ukwa’ where he played the role of Pawpaw. Osita Iheme has starred in over 100 movies and is considered one of the most popular faces in the industry.
He, however, gained a lot of respect as he evolved from a comedic actor to a multifaced established actor breaking the stereotype.
In a bid to reward him, he was also honored by the Nigerian Film Industry for his contribution and growth of the industry.
In 2018, he revealed that sometime in the future, he would like to delve into politics.
Osita Iheme’s Net Worth
Osita Iheme’s sources of wealth are through movies and endorsements. His net worth is said to be about $3.6 million. As far back as 2012, the actor landed a juicy endorsement deal which was valued at over 11 million naira ($70, 000) when he was made the face of VUZU TV in South Africa.
Apart from this, Iheme has cashed out millions from other endorsement deals including the following:
- Western Lotto
- Blackbet
News has repeatedly carried stories of Osita building houses worth over 100 million Naira. His house is located in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Imo State. He has also invested much more in his hotel projects, Resident Hotels, obviously depicted in their technical equipment and luxurious conditions.
Also, as part of his properties, he has the following cars:
- A Land Rover LR3
- A Toyota Harrier
- A Honda NSX Sports Car.
The Legendary Nollywood Actor Is Still Not Married
Although most media outlets give out as a spouse to Osita, the name ‘Noma’ and rumors have it that Osita Iheme is married and has a child, neither he nor the supposed wife has publicly confirmed the news. His wedding pictures left so many fans wondering if he had just gotten married but they were old photos taken from his friend and colleague’s wedding pictures.
The actor has kept most of his personal life private and away from the public eye and although many saw him holding a baby, insinuating that he indeed has child, it hasn’t been confirmed yet and so it can be said that it isn’t true and he doesn’t have any yet.
Osita Iheme Is Not The Tallest Actor in Nollywood
The Nigerian actor, Osita Iheme, is said to be about 4 feet 3 inches tall. He is of an average build and also has a bodyweight of 58kg.
He has dark brown hair and dark brown eyes color. His distinctive features are connoted as ‘Childish facial appearance’.
He Has Become Everyone’s Favorite Meme
One of the easiest ways to light up any social media user’s day in recent times is by showing or sending him/her a meme. Topping the table of funny memes especially in Nigeria is the hilarious Osita Iheme.
From 2019, when pictures and motions gotten from movies he’s been featured in, started making waves on the internet and cracking people up, Osita became a very famous social media meme inspiration. This is attributed to the fact that he makes a lot of funny faces and his facial expressions are as hilarious as his lines in movies which crack us up.
The beginning of his popularity as a meme stemmed from a group of creatives in India. This group of individuals thought Osita’s facial expressions in Nigerian movies were exciting to watch so they began to set photos of his face for different kinds of moods and described them with texts. Amazingly, the text fits the photos perfectly.
His memes have been shared by many celebrities in Nigeria and across the world including stars such as American rapper 50 Cent and Rihanna’s company, Fenty Beauty.
Here are a few memes of the legendary Osita Iheme:
Complete profile of Iheme Osita
Iheme Osita | |
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Full Name | Iheme Osita |
Date of Birth | 20 February 1982 |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Age | 39 years |
Place of Birth | Mbatoli, Imo State, Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Ethnicity | Igbo ethnic group |
Career | Actor, Producer, Comedian, and Author |
Education | Lagos State University, Enugu State University of Science and Technology |
Father | Augustine Iheme |
Mother | Herbert Iheme |
Siblings | 4 |
Marital Status | Single |
Spouse | NA |
Girlfriend | NA |
Children | NA |
Net Worth | $3.6 million |
Source of Income | Acting career |
Height | Feet- 4ft 3in Meters- 1.33 m |
Weight | 58kg |
Eye Color | Dark brown |
Hair Color | Dark brown |
Social Media | instagram |
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