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I Never Said Yorubas Started Nollywood – Nkem Owoh

David Folami — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:30:08 +0000

Veteran actor Nkem Owoh, known as Osuofia, has addressed his earlier comments about the Yorubas founding Nollywood. He recently had his say during an episode of Curiosity Made Me Ask hosted by Bae U, and fans have been reacting. Distancing himself from the claim, Nkem Owoh stated that the word “Nollywood” did not even exist [...]

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I Didn’t Plan To Become An Actor – Nkem Owoh

David Folami — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:30:34 +0000

Veteran Nollywood actor Nkem Owoh has revealed that he never planned to become a movie star. He recently had his say while speaking on the Selah Meditate podcast, and fans have been reacting. Disclosing that he was content working behind the scenes for so many years, Nkem shared that he only stepped in front of [...]

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Nigerians Are Not Watching My Movie With Nkem Owoh – Annie Macaulay

David Folami — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:30:59 +0000

Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has said that she is not happy with her latest film’s reception. She recently urged Nigerians to support her new movie with the legendary Nkem Owoh, and fans have been reacting. Admitting that the reception hasn’t been good enough thus far, Annie stated that it is disheartening to know that several [...]

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Joke Silva, Nkem Owoh, Patience Ozokwo Clinch AMVCA Icon Awards

David Folami — Fri, 08 May 2026 23:30:45 +0000

Veteran Nollywood actors Joke Silva, Nkem Owoh, Patience Ozokwo and Afeez Oyetoro have been honoured with the AMVCA Icon Award at the AMVCA Icons Night. The ceremony formed part of activities lined up ahead of the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards scheduled for Saturday at Eko Hotel and Suites. The Cultural [...]

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I Want My Fans To Keep Praying For Me – Nkem Owoh

David Folami — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 22:40:09 +0000

Popular Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh recently clocked a new age. The movie star is now 63-years-old, and Nigerians have been celebrating him on social media. To celebrate his special day, the veteran also shared new pictures on Instagram, while asking fans to pray for him. Check him out, LLNP.

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Nkem Owoh Receives Lifetime Achievement Award At AMAA 2017

David Folami — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 21:15:57 +0000

At the 2017 African Movie Academy Awards, Nollywood veteran Nkem Owoh was honoured for his work in the industry with a lifetime achievement award. The award, which was given to Pete Edochie last year, was presented to Owoh by a member of the AMAA jury, Shaibu Husseini. Accepting his statuette, Owoh dedicated his award to [...]

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Genevieve Nnaji Joins The Dabbing Train

David Folami — Fri, 12 May 2017 22:08:18 +0000

Genevieve Nnaji is done with her movie “Lions Heart”. The actress shared this photo of herself and veteran actor Nkem Owoh doing the dab. She Captioned her post, “My Clyde. It’s been an honour to have gone on this journey with you. May God keep you safe and in good health.” So cute!

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AMVCA 2017 Lived Up To Expectation

David Folami — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 12:31:16 +0000

The fifth edition of the African Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCA) was another glittering night of the celebration of African films (mostly Nigerian), the display of many sharp designer suits and curvaceous bodies fitted into the tiniest of dresses. Eko Hotel & Suites (our own Staples Centre) was once again the venue that put together [...]

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Nkem Owoh Unveiled As MTN Brand Ambassador

David Folami — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 20:30:41 +0000

Nkem Owoh aka Osuofia and nine others have been unveiled as the 2016/2017 brand ambassadors for MTN Nigeria. The telecommunications company made the announcement today, September 1, 2016. The general manager of consumer marketing, Mr Richard Iweanoge made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos state. He listed the other nine ambassadors as follows: Saka, [...]

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‘Ghana Must Go’ Hit Cinemas

David Folami — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 05:48:53 +0000

Starring: Yvonne Okoro, Ik Ogbonna, Nkem Owoh Synopsis: Set in Accra, Ghana, the comedy revolves around two young lovers who are of Nigerian and Ghanaian origin. Yvonne Okoro plays the role of Ama, a London based Ghanaian lady who brings her Nigerian boyfriend, Chuks played by Blossom Chukwujekwu, home to meet her parents, resulting in [...]

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Nkem Owoh, Majid Mitchel Attend “Ghana Must Go” Lagos Premiere

David Folami — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 13:48:07 +0000

Desamour Production Company premiered the much anticipated comedy “Ghana Must Go” at Genesis Deluxe Cinemas. The romantic comedy is produced by award-winning Ghanaian/Nigerian actress, Yvonne Okoro, and set for nationwide release on June 10, 2016. The premiere was attended by cast and crew of the movie, and celebrities including Don Jazzy, Uti Nwachukwu, Majid Michel, [...]

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Nollywood legend, Nkem Owoh Advises President Buhari On What To Do | #Celebrity

Wale Adebayo — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 20:45:04 +0000

Veteran Nollywood icon, Nkem Owoh, popularly known as ”Osuofia,”on Friday advised President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) to formulate favourable policies for the Nigerian movie industry that would enable the industry contribute to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The veteran actor who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria, said Nollywood is capable of contributing to Nigeria’s [...]

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Exclusive: Top 5 Nigeria’s Nollywood Comic Actors | #Celebrity

Wale Adebayo — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 20:24:28 +0000

Nowadays, comedy is a raving profession in Nigeria. It is more popular than standup comedy. It’s so popular people buy tickets to see standup comedy shows at outrageous prices. Does this mean comic actors in Nollywood movies are not as good or better? Afterall they also make Nigerians crack their ribs. The best comedians Nollywood has [...]

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