Nkem Owoh
Nkem Owoh | |
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 Nkem Owoh at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, 2008 | |
| Born | Nkem Owoh 7 February 1958 Amagu, Udi Town, Eastern Region Enugu State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Nwabuoku, Osuofia |
| Alma mater | Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Ngozi Owoh |
Nkem Owoh ⓘ (born 7 February 1958) is a Nigerian actor and comedian. In 2008, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actor in a Leading Role" for his role in the Nigerian film, "Stronger than Pain".[1]
Early life[edit]
Nkem Owoh was born in Enugu State, Nigeria. After his primary and secondary school, he headed to the University of Ibadan and studied Engineering. Already, during his university studies, Owoh began acting in various television and film productions.[2]
Family[edit]
Nkem Owoh and his wife, Ngozi Nkem Owoh, have been married since 1998. She hails from Amagu Village, Udi Town, Enugu State Nigeria.[3][4] Nkem Owoh prefers to keep the identity of his children away from the public. He has two daughters. He lost one of his two daughters in June 2023.[5][6]
Career[edit]
He is also known for performing the song "I Go Chop Your Dollar" about advance fee fraud. The song was featured in the film The Master in which Owoh plays the role of a scammer.[7] The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission banned the song.[8] In 2007, Owoh was arrested in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Bijlmermeer neighborhood in the Amsterdam Zuidoost borough) as the result of a seven-month investigation by the Dutch police dubbed "Operation Apollo".[7] Owoh was arrested while performing a musical show when the police raided the event and arrested 111 people on suspicion of lottery fraud and immigration violations. Owoh was later released.[8][9] In November 2009, Owoh was kidnapped in eastern Nigeria.[10] His kidnappers demanded a 15 million naira ransom.[11] Owoh was released after his family members allegedly paid a ransom fee of 1.4 million naira.[12][13]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Things Fall Apart | with Pete Edochie | |
| 1993 | Circle of Doom 2 | with Kanayo O. Kanayo | |
| 1995 | Frame Up | writer and director only; with Tobechukwu Anadi and Ngozi Nwaneto | |
| Rattlesnake | Odinaka | with Francis Duru | |
| 1997 | Blood Vapour | Lambert | with Hilda Dokubo |
| Pam Pam: From the Adventure of Lokko and Mambo | with Charley Boy Oputa and Jide Kosoko | ||
| 1998 | Yogo Pam Pam | sequel to Pam Pam; with Okey Mac Anthony | |
| 1999 | Big Man...Big Trouble | ||
| Crisis | with Sandra Achums | ||
| Sawam | with Francis Agu | ||
| Conspiracy | with Onyeka Onwenu | ||
| 2001 | The Eliminators | with Clem Ohameze | |
| Ode-eshi | Ekpechi | with Sam Loco Efe | |
| Onye-Eze | Onye-Eze | ||
| Ukwa[14] | Ukwa | with Patience Ozokwor and Amaechi Munagor | |
| 2002 | Fake Doctor | Dr. Zebedi | |
| Ifeonye Metalu | |||
| Long John | with Sam Loco Efe | ||
| Police Officer | |||
| Spanner: The Humble Servant | Jacob | with Chinedu Ikedieze | |
| Stupid! | with Okey Bakassi and Jide Kosoko | ||
| 2003 | Anunuebe | ||
| Calculator: The Only Wise Man | Nobert | with Fabian Adibe | |
| Deceivers[15] | Parlez Vous | With John Okafor, Charles Inojie, Uche Ogbodo | |
| King of the Forest | |||
| Lion Finger | |||
| Mr. Trouble | with Patience Ozokwor | ||
| Osuofia in London | Osuofia | ||
| Police Recruit | |||
| 2004 | America Visa | ||
| My Driver | |||
| My Own Share | |||
| Osuofia in London 2[16] | Osuofia | ||
| Spanner Goes to Jail | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| Spanner in Battle of Supremacy | with Chinedu Ikedieze | ||
| The Master | with Kanayo O. Kanayo | ||
| 2005 | Akanchawa | ||
| Bus Driver | with Dakore Egbuson | ||
| The Prince | |||
| 2006 | The Barrister | Athanasius | with Ekwi Onwudiwe |
| Big Man Brother | Bona | with Clem Ohameze; parts 3-4 of De Prof | |
| Captain | |||
| De Prof[17] | Bona | with Clem Ohameze; followed by Big Man Brother | |
| A Fool at 40 | Hygenius | ||
| Foreign Base | |||
| Indemnity | Egbentu | ||
| Made in Cambridge | Professor Ifato Izwe | with Funmi Holder | |
| My Kingdom Come | |||
| The Dreamer | |||
| 2007 | Battle of Indemnity | Egbentu | |
| Covenant Keeping God | Samuel | ||
| Fire in the Word | Ijiji | ||
| He Nanny | with Andy Chukwu | ||
| Johnbull & Rosekate | Johnbull | ||
| Persecution | |||
| Stronger Than Pain | Ulonna | with Kate Henshaw-Nuttal Owoh's performance in this film earned him the Best Actor in a Leading Role award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008 | |
| Yellow Fever | Sergeant Anworo | with Charles Awurum | |
| 2008 | Cy | with Pamela Mrekpe | |
| His Holiness | Onyabo | ||
| His Last Action | |||
| Osuofia and the Wise Men | Osuofia | with Sam Loco Efe | |
| Wonderful Man | |||
| 2009 | Agaba | Agaba | with Victor Osuagwu |
| Osuofia Papa Africa | Osuofia | with Nkiru Sylvanus | |
| 2010 | FIFA Agent | with Charles Awurum | |
| My Inlaw | with Clem Ohameze | ||
| True Story (Be Careful What You Wish For) | with Ini Edo | ||
| 2011 | Ijele's Wife | with Tonto Dikeh | |
| Old Fools | with Sam Loco Efe; parts 3-4 of Senior Servant | ||
| Senior Servant | with Sam Loco Efe; followed by Old Fools | ||
| Taxi Driver | Okonkwo | with Uche Ogbodo | |
| Wisdom of Thomas | with Funke Akindele | ||
| 2012 | The Abductor | sequel to Boy George; with Mercy Johnson | |
| Boy George | followed by The Abductor; with Mercy Johnson | ||
| Holy Life | with Ella Njubuigbo, Rachael Okonkwo, and Uche Odoputa | ||
| Hot Brother | sequel to Holy Life; with Ella Njubuigbo, Rachael Okonkwo, and Uche Odoputa | ||
| Military Zone | |||
| Royal Transition | sequel to Exit of the King; with Olu Jacobs, Nuella Njubigbo, Clem Ohameze; produced by Obi Cajetan; directed by Ugezu J. Ugezu | ||
| 2013 | Oga on Top | sequel to Osuofia's Wedding; with Funke Akindele | |
| Osuofia's Wedding | with Funke Akindele | ||
| Return of Ukpaka | with Funke Akindele, Amaechi Muonagor, and Charles Inojie; produced by Mishack Chiemelie Nwonu; directed by Amayo Uzo Philips. | ||
| Sherikoko Reloaded | with Funke Akindele and John Okafor | ||
| Ukpaka the Trouble Maker | with Funke Akindele, Amaechi Muonagor, and Charles Inojie; produced by Mishack Chiemelie Nwonu; directed by Amayo Uzo Philips. | ||
| 2014 | Bomboy | with Osita Iheme and Uzoh Umeh | |
| My Property | with Chigozie Atuanya; directed by Tchidi Chikere | ||
| Osuofia the Boxer | sequel to Bomboy; with Osita Iheme and Uzoh Umeh | ||
| Wait and Take | with Chigozie Atuanya; directed by Tchidi Chikere | ||
| 2015 | Ekwueme | with Ken Erics | |
| Ghana Must Go [18] | |||
| Show Bobo | with Amaechi Muonagor | ||
| Sister Gabriela[19] | with Queen Nwokoye | ||
| 2016 | My American Husband | with Chiwetalu Agu | |
| 2018 | Lionheart | Chief Godswill | |
| 2019 | Kpali[20] | Mr. Kalayor | with Gloria Young and Ini Dima-Okojie |
| 2021 | My Village People[21] | with Bovi and Amaechi Muonagor | |
| 2022 | Battle on Buka Street[22] | Maduka | |
| unknown | Enemy of Peace | Emeta | with Olu Jacobs and Clem Ohameze |
| Enemy of the Kingdom | Emeta | sequel to Enemy of Peace; with Olu Jacobs and Clem Ohameze | |
| Iron Lady | with Joy Ladi Torty | ||
| Mbakwe the Tailor | |||
| Mr. Osuofia | Aguiyi | with Dave Ihesie | |
| White Child[23] | With Frank Artus and Nuella Njubigbo |
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- ‘‘Osuofia in London’’ (2003)
- ‘‘The Master’’ (2005)[24]
- ‘‘Obara’m’’ (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2023)[25]
Singles[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "AMAA 2008: List of Nominees and Winners".
- ^ "Biography of Nkem Owoh". Archived from the original on January 23, 2010. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
- ^ https://www.legit.ng/1108933-nkem-owoh-wife-children.html
- ^ https://newswirengr.com/2022/06/04/nkem-owoh-osuofia-biography-age-wife-children-movies-awards-and-more/
- ^ https://www.legit.ng/1108933-nkem-owoh-wife-children.html
- ^ https://newswirengr.com/2022/06/04/nkem-owoh-osuofia-biography-age-wife-children-movies-awards-and-more/
- ^ a b Jan Libbenga (2007-07-02). "'I Go Chop Your Dollar' star arrested". The Register.
- ^ a b "Police Arrest Nkem Owoh in Holland". NigeriaMovies.net. 2007-07-04.20
- ^ "'I Go Chop Your Dollar' star arrested". Retrieved 27 November 2009.
- ^ Nkem Owoh (Osuofia) Kidnapped
- ^ Breaking News Osuofia (Nkem Owoh) Kidnapped
- ^ "Jubilation in Nollywood as Osuofia is freed". Archived from the original on 19 November 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
- ^ "'Scam comic' kidnapped in Nigeria". BBC News. 2009-11-10.
- ^ "Ukwa Film". Letterboxd. Retrieved 31 Oct 2023.
- ^ "DECEIVERS Film". Google. Retrieved 30 Oct 2023.
- ^ "Osuofia in London 2 - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ "De Prof Film". Letterboxd. Retrieved 31 Oct 2023.
- ^ "'Ghana Must Go': Everything you need to know about Yvonne Okoro's upcoming movie". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
- ^ "Sister Gabriela". WorldCat. Retrieved 29 Oct 2023.
- ^ "'Kpali' for Nigerian Immigrants". THISDAYLIVE. 2019-12-28. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious (2021-05-31). "Watch the official trailer for 'My Village People'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
- ^ Alabi, Tope (2023-05-20). "AMVCA 2023: Broda Shaggi takes home Best Actor in Comedy". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-06-02.
- ^ "White Child". WorldCat. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ izuzu, chibumga (2014-10-23). "Do You Remember The Movie 'The Master'". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ "Obara'M Soundtrack | Soundtrack Tracklist". soundtracktracklist.com. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ PASTERNACK, ALEX (2011-04-06). ""I Go Chop Your Dollar": The Nigerian Music Video about Email Scams". Vice. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ ""I Go Chop Your Dollar" Actor, Nkem Owoh kidnapped-Channels TV | Sahara Reporters". saharareporters.com. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
External links[edit]
- Nkem Owoh at IMDb
- Pasternack, Alex (2011-04-06). ""I Go Chop Your Dollar": The Nigerian Music Video about Email Scams". Vice. - Includes a transcript of the music video in the original Nigerian Pidgin and a translation into English by Azuka Nzegwu and Adeolu Ademoyo
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