”Is Osita Iheme still alive” has been one of many questions asked by fans on Google. This curiosity may have originated from fans missing him on their TVs, or from reports concerning his death. I’ll tell you everything you need to know about him.
So, Is Pawpaw still alive?
Evidently, there has been an online publication circulating round social media alleging that Osita Iheme aka Pawpaw, is dead. And despite the apparent death rumour, which has many of his fans worried and searching if he is late, I am confidently telling you that as per my last check, he is still alive.
As of the moment of writing this article, there has been no legit news anywhere on the web reporting his death. His social media handles have also not announced any of such news.
Therefore, we can confidently tell you that Osita Iheme is still alive! The actor is actually very much alive and even recently, celebrated his birthday.
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How old is Osita Iheme?
Osita Iheme was born on 20th February 1982, making him 41 years old in 2023. In fact, he celebrated his 41st birthday just a few days ago on February 20th 2023.
Osita Iheme Biography
Osita Iheme is a well-known Nigerian actor, producer, and author. He is well known as Pawpaw. This name became popular after the release of his character in the groundbreaking film Aki na Ukwa.Aki and Pawpaw is a Nigerian comedy film co-produced by Play Network Studios and Film One Entertainment that will be released in 2021.
The comedy film was directed by Biodun Stephen and written by Steph Boyo and Ozioma Ogbaji. It was a remake of the 2002 comedy film Aki na Ukwa, which was produced by Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme.
Career
Osita Iheme launched Inspired Movement Africa with the sole purpose of inspiring, motivating, and stimulating the brains of young Nigerians and Africans in general. Iheme received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007.
He is considered to be one of Nigeria’s most famous actors. In 2011, Osita Iheme was honored as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by President Goodluck Jonathan.
Family
Osita Iheme, also known as Pawpaw, was born into a family of five, all of them were taller than him. Mr Herbert Iheme is his father, and Mrs Augustina Iheme is his mother.Pawpaw is from Mbaitoli in the Nigerian state of Imo. He was born in Abia State and holds an MBA from the Institute of Management and Technology in Enugu.
He began pursuing his intended career as an actor after completing his studies at IMT, despite his intention to become a lawyer. However, in 1998, he sought a career in the film industry. That’s how he got his start in minor roles.
He became popular after acting alongside Chinedu Ikedieze in the comedy film Aki na Ukwa in which he played the role of Pawpaw. In this role, Osita Iheme played a mischievous child.
