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Nkem Owoh family: wife, children, brothers & sisters

Comedian Nkem Owoh is a famous actor in Nigeria and many people are interested in knowing more about his family. Does he have a wife and children? Who are his siblings? Learn everything you never knew about Nkem Owoh family.

Nkem Owoh: who is this man?

Currently, it is impossible to imagine Nollywood without the bright and talented actor Nkem Owoh. He has starred in multiple movies starting his career with the series “Things Fall Apart” with Pete Edochie in 1987. Since then, his career went up, and he started getting big roles in Nollywood productions. His comedic talent is appreciated by movie lovers because he always knows what to say in every situation, and this makes his characters alive and hilarious. Wherever he appears, he always makes Nigerians laugh.

Nkem Owoh was born on October 17th, 1960. His birthplace is Enugu State in Nigeria. He pursued his education in Nsukka and then went to the University of Ilorin to get a degree in Electrical Engineering. During his studies, he developed an interest in acting, and his outstanding talent was quickly noticed by the Nollywood producers. The Nigerian movie industry was still being developed, so they really needed someone like Nkem Owoh. Nowadays, he has starred in more than 200 movies and TV productions. He won the “Best Actor” award in 2008.

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Now, we will talk about his personal life. How many siblings does the actor have? Is Nkem Owoh married? Does he have children? What are they up to? We have all the answers to the questions that might interest you about Nollywood’s favourite comedian!

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Nkem Owoh and family

Even though on the screen Nkem Owoh is a comedic actor, he had a deep trauma in his life that he had to go through. His younger brother Bartholomew Owoh was publicly killed together with two other young men, for a crime related to using forbidden substances, which they did not foresee the death penalty. Nkem Owoh still mourns his brother because he was only 26 years old when he was killed. He says that he will never forgive the government for doing this to his younger brother.

Many people think that Nkem Owoh is married to the famous actress Chinwe Owoh. However, this is a misconception, and they are not husband and wife. According to Nkem, they are in-laws. However, he refused to give a lot of information on their family ties because they want to protect their families from the media attention. This is a respectable decision because media always want to create more rumours.

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Nkem Owoh wife and children

It is known that the real wife of Nkem Owoh prefers to stay away from the public attention. Her name is Ngozi Nkem Owoh, and not much is known about her, except the fact that the couple has two beautiful daughters. Nkem and Ngozi got married in 1998, and they are still together and in love. Nkem Owoh wife always supports her husband in whatever he does. As Nkem Owoh says, he travels around the world a lot, but Ngozi is always understanding and sensible towards him. She appreciates that he is the main source of money in the family, and does not mind that he is often away. However, the whole family spends as much time as they can together when Nkem has free time.

As for Nkem Owoh daughters, he kept them away from the media eye for many years. He preferred for them to lead a normal life and not always be in the objectives of the cameras. Therefore, their names and occupations are also unknown to the broad public. However, there was one time when he decided to bring his two daughters along with him to the business event, which was held to renew his endorsement deal with MTN. This caused a lot of surprise among the fans. His daughters looked great, and everyone could make sure that Nkem Owoh and his wife have really good genetics.

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Nkem Owoh is an accomplished Nollywood superstar. Whether his daughters decide to become actors like their father or pursue another career, it is up to them.

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Nkem Owoh Biography: Osuofia’s Age, Movies, Songs and Net Worth

Nkem Owoh is a 66 year-old award-winning Nigerian veteran actor, movie producer, comedian, musician, and Nollywood icon best known for his roles in the films Ikuku,   Osuofia in London, and Ukwa, and songs like Sọ Chukwu Bu Eze, Pam Pam Style.  Through his super-successful career, he has garnered an estimated net worth of $4 million.

Nkem Owoh is a 66 years old phenomenal actor in the competitive Nigerian entertainment industry. Popularly known as Osuofia, Owoh has been remarkably consistent and enormously unruffled in his career that spans more than 3 decades. In the career that has seen him work as a comedic actor, writer, singer, and producer, he has become one of the richest actors in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $4 million.

As an actor, Owoh has worn many shoes of different characters in films such as Osuofia in London (2003),  Ukwa (2000), and Lionheart (2018). On the other aspects of his life away from entertainment, he has maintained a position as a humanitarian who has worked for several causes through charities. Some of the organizations he has worked for include Gaurapad Charities and Marian Mission Charities.

Nkem Owoh’s Biography Summary

• Full Name: Nkem Owoh
• Nickname: Nwabuoku, Ukwa, Osuofia
• Gender: Male
• Date of Birth: 7 February 1958
• Nkem Owoh’s Age: 66 Years Old
• Ethnicity:  Igbo
• Nationality:  Nigerian
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Sexual Orientation: Straight
• Religion:  Christianity
• Marital Status:  Married
• Nkem Owoh’s Wife: Ngozi Nkem Owoh
• Nkem Owoh’s Children: 2 Daughters
• Siblings: late Batholomew Owoh  
• Nkem Owoh’s Net Worth: $4 million
• Famous For: Acting (Osuofia in London)
• Education: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ondo State
• Osuofia’s Instagram: @nkemowohosuofia
• Twitter: @its_osuofia
• Facebook: @nkemowohosuofia

What Is Nkem Owoh’s Age and Where Is He From?

Nkem Owoh (Osuofia) is 66 years old as of 2024 and was born on February 7, 1958, in Amagu Village, Udi Town in Enugu State.

Details about his family are not known except from the fact that his mother died in 2011 in her 80s. Also, Nkem Owoh had a younger brother, Batholomew Owoh, who was allegedly publicly killed in 1985 at the age of 26 for carrying drugs.

In Enugu State, Nkem began his educational pursuit before moving to Abeokuta in Ondo State to study engineering at the Federal University of Agriculture.

Who is Nkem Owoh’s Wife?

Nkem Owoh’s wife’s name is Ngozi Nkem Owoh. The actor has been married to his wife since 1998, and their union produced two daughters. While Nkem Owoh is famous for his prolific career in the entertainment industry, his wife prefers to stay away from the public limelight. Hence, not much is known about her or her career. However, it is certain that the couple are still married and living together happily.

Are Nkem Owoh and Chinwe Owoh Related?

Nkem Owoh and Chinwe Owoh are related as in-laws and not as siblings or a couple as many may have assumed. Both Chinwe and Nkem Owoh have featured in many films together but have never been a real-life couple. Veteran actress Chinwe Owoh may have been married into the Owoh family, unfortunately, there are no details regarding her husband. However, she is said to have children and grandchildren. Nkem Owoh, on the other hand, is still happily married to his wife of 36 years and they are blessed with children.

What Led to Nkem Owoh’s Daughter’s Death?

Nkem Owoh’s daughter died on June 28, 2023, after suffering from liver cancer. The veteran actor’s daughter Kosisochukwu died at the age of 24. Not much is known about her or her career accomplishments but according to the veteran actor, Kosisochukwu was his second daughter and she passed away after several months of fighting liver problems. Her baby was laid to rest on August 24 in Enugu State, in Amagu village, Udi, Enugu State.

He Nurtured The Dream of Becoming a Professional Football Player and Later an Engineer

At a young age, Nkem Owoh was an athlete who explored the game of football. He would go on to represent his zone and state at football competitions. His love for the game was fast becoming a dream of becoming a professional. However, his dream could not come to reality, especially because his parents did not accept it.

Along the line, Nkem started honing the dream of moving to become a professional engineer. This would lead to his heading to the southwestern part of Nigeria to build himself through education.

Osuofia’s First Job Was With The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)

Osuofia started his journey in the corporate world in Enugu after he elected to work professionally. His first port of work was with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). Although it is not known how much he earned, it became a major stepping stone for the career of the then-broadcaster.

Also as a broadcaster, the actor worked with the Anambra State Broadcasting Services (ASBS). With the progression of time, he continued with his career in broadcasting until he made a leap into the acting scenery where he would move to become one of the most celebrated in recent years.

He Started His Career In The Movie Industry As A Writer

Since the time that he was a child, Nkem Owoh had developed talent as an actor and comedian. He would go on to act on stage as a student. Nonetheless, his career in the movie sector as a professional started with him working as a writer. He notably handled the subtitle of an Igbo language home video titled Living in Bondage . Also as a writer, he was responsible for making scripts for different sitcoms across Nigeria .

His writing credits in the earliest years of his career include the following:

• The New Masquerade
• Bassey and Company
• Tales by the Moonlight

While he was exploring his career as a scriptwriter, the veteran multi-award-winning Nollywood actor later landed his first movie role in Circle of Doom. In the film, he played the role of a Customs Officer.

In 1987, he featured in Things Fall Apart – a film adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s book of the same title. He was in the film alongside other veteran actors such as Fabian Adibe, Pete Edochie , late Justus Esiri, and Sam Loco Efe among others.

His Fame Skyrocketed After Featuring in Ukwa

It was in the year 2000 that Nkem Owoh featured in the comedy-drama, Ukwa . Although it was the first time he was featured as a lead character, the film was a remarkable success and he gained notable recognition. He appeared in it alongside Patience Ozokwor , Amaechi Muonagor, and Sam Loco.

A sequel titled Ukwa 2 was subsequently released and it enjoyed similar success. Prior to that, he was featured in Pam Pam (1997). It did not take long for the actor to land other roles as he appeared in other late 1990s films such as Kiss Me Quick (1998), Conspiracy (1999), and Big Man… Big Trouble (1999).

Even though it is difficult to trace how much the actor earned in the earliest days of his career, the 2000s came with a new wave in his acting profession. He featured as Onye-Eze in the movie of the same title (2001), Fake Doctor (2001), Long John (2002), Spanner (2002), Mr. Trouble (2003), and Lion Finger (2003) among others.

Nkem Owoh Got His Nickname Osuofia From One Of His Earliest Movies

At the age of 45 in 2003, Owoh reached international stardom with a comedy film titled Osuofia in London . The film, which was produced by Kingsley Ogoro and Kola and was directed by Kingsley Ogoro, centers its story on the life of Osuofia. It is noteworthy that the actor was first called Osuofiason in the film Ikuku in 1995. The screen name has gone on to somewhat replace his real name.

In Osuofia in London , the actor portrayed a villager from Nigeria whose brother left him a lot of wealth following his demise. Osuofia headed to London and found his late brother’s fiancee, Samantha. There was a twist on whether Osuofia should follow the custom of his home which would allow him to inherit Samantha (as a wife), or go with her custom.

The fame of the movie would add further to Nkem Owoh being known widely as Osuofia. It also won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Soundtrack and was commercially successful. A year after its release in 2004, a sequel titled Osuofia in London 2 was pushed into the market. Like the first one, it also received positive reviews and grossed highly.

In the same year, Nkem Owoh would feature in films such as Spanner Goes to Jail, The Master, and Akanchawa . In 2007, when he was 49, the actor featured in Stronger Than Pain and his performance as Ulonna won him an African Movie Award in the category of Best Actor in a Leading Role.

Even though Osuofia was part of several other movies in recent times, he most notably appeared in Lionheart in 2018. It is still buttoned-up how much he made in the movie. Nonetheless, the movie remains one of the highest-grossing movies of all time in Nigeria with ₦21.3 million. It also made the history of becoming the first Netflix original film in Nigeria.

Nkem Owoh’s Movies Include

• My Village People 2021
• Kpali (2019)
• Chief Daddy (2018)
• Lionheart (2018)
• Ghana Must Go (2015)
• Military Zone (2012)
• His Holiness (2008)
• Johnbull & Rosekate (2007)
• A Fool at 40 (2005)
• Bus Driver (2005)
• The Master (2004)
• King of Forest (2003)
• Long John (2002)
• Onye-Eze (2002)
• Ukwa (2000)
• Big Man…Big Trouble (1999)
• Rattle Snake (1995)
• Things Fall Apart (1987)

Nkem Owoh Also Makes A Living As A Movie Producer

In the late 1990s, Osuofia became a movie producer. He produced movies such as Kiss Me Quick (1998), Yogo Pam Pam (1998), and Pam Pam (1997). In 2002, he wrote and produced a film called King of the Forest . In spite of the film not making a huge commercial success, the actor would report that it remains one of his favorite movies.

Generally, many of the movies of Nkem Owoh rally around the genres of comedy and drama. What remains under wraps, however, is the exact fortune he may have generated as a movie producer.

He Had A Music Career

Nkem Owoh proved to be versatile in the entertainment industry when he ventured into music. In 2004, he released several songs with the most notable being “I Go Chop Your Dollar”. The song was featured in the movie  The Master  where the actor played the role of a fraudster.

Although the song gained massive attention, it also became controversial. The lyrical content of the song would lead to accusations that the Osuofia in London veteran actor was promoting fraud. As such, the song was banned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as well as by the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission.

The music career of the actor took a hiatus and sometime in 2017, he reportedly made a comeback but in a different light. Rather than continuing with songs about love amidst other themes, he opted for gospel music. One thing that remains the same nonetheless is the fact that he earns from the career even though it may not be compared to how much wealth he has generated in the acting scenery.

List of Nkem Owoh’s Songs

Below is a complete list of songs released by the famous actor and singer Nkem Owoh

• Sọ Chukwu Bu Eze
• Pam Pam Style
• O gbajuo Doro
• Am a Master, You are a Loser
• Know me When am Poor
•  I Go Chop Your Dollar
• Mama No Know ‘N’ Pikin Again

He Graces Many Stages as a Comedian

Osuofia made people laugh naturally even before he became an actor. As a result, he also unleashes this talent on stage, attending several events around the world to make people laugh. Obviously, his comedy career has fetched Owoh a good fortune but there is no certainty how much wealth he has been able to draw from the career.

Endorsements Have Added To Nkem Owoh’s Net Worth

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In 2012, it came to light that Nkem Owoh was named a brand ambassador of the telecom company, MTN, alongside Davido and Patience Ozokwor. Years came along and the endorsement deal has been renewed, making him one the longest-serving ambassadors of the brand in Nigeria. The brand also features the actor in its advertisements. The wealth he has made from the deal alone is reportedly in millions of Naira.

Sometime around 2021, Nkem Owoh joined the brand ambassadors of the alcoholic brand Hero. He is also one of the brand ambassadors that champion ₦50 Igba Boi Apprenticeship scheme that would help raise 100 apprentice to enjoy ₦500,000 at the end of 6 months of mentorship under different mentors.

What is Nkem Owoh’s Net Worth?

Nkem Owoh boasts of a net worth estimated at $4 million. He garnered this amount from his very successful career in Nollywood, which spans more than three decades and he is believed to be one of the richest actors in Nigeria. One of the biggest contributors to Nkem Owoh’s net worth is his acting career with films like Lion Heart , Chief Daddy, Battle on Buka Street, and My Village People, leading the trail.

We also have endorsement deals as one of the major contributors to Nkem Owoh’s net worth. No doubt, his deals with top company brands in Nigeria like MTN and Hero were huge enough to make a meaningful impact on his fast-growing net worth.

Is Nkem Owoh The Highest Paid Actor in Nollywood?

Osuofia may not be the highest-paid actor in Nigeria but he is definitely one of the highest-paid and also one of the richest Nigerian actors . Many actors in his league in the industry receive up to a million Naira and above per role. He is also notable for mostly playing lead roles. Hence, his earnings may be higher than a lot of other actors or play supporting roles only.

In relation to this, the actor has also appeared in some of the highest-grossing movies in Nigeria such as Chief Daddy (387.5 million), My Village People (100.9 million), and Lionheart (21.3 million).

In spite of the wealth he has gained for decades since his career as a broadcaster and now as an entertainer, Nkem Owoh has also lost a relative income. The most notable is when he was kidnapped in November 2009. Although his abductors demanded 15 million, they were later handed 1.4 million for his release.

Prior to that, in 2007, he was arrested in Amsterdam, Netherlands after he was accused of suspected fraud. Perhaps he may have spent some fortune in trying to gain his freedom.

• City People Movie Special Recognition Award (2014)
• AMAA- The Life Time Achievement Award (LTAA, 2017)
• Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (2008)
• City People Lifetime Achievement Award (2017)

Where is Nkem Owoh Now?

The comedian cum actor has maintained his relevance in the entertainment industry for more than 3 decades. He has evolved with time and continues to be part of movies as an actor. In 2021, he appeared in My Village People alongside other actors such as Bovi and Amaechi Muonagor.

Additionally, Nkem Owoh also promotes a YouTube channel with the aim of sharing his comedy. However, it was at the time of this writing taken down due to a copywriter claim by Sunny Nwatu.

While it may be difficult to trace how the actor spends his fortune in his thriving career, it may not come as a shock that he may have a home in more than a place, including in his hometown Enugu. He also may have luxurious cars. Although this has not been proven, it is reported that the actor is an owner of cars such as:

• Mitsubishi Montero SUV (costs about 10 million Naira)
• Mercedes Benz 4matic (worth more than 15 million Naira)

Furthermore, apart from showbiz, Nkem Owoh is involved in charities. He has worked closely to raise funds for disabled children through the Marian Mission Charity. He also supports other courses through different NGOs.

Who is Nkem Owoh?

Nkem Owoh is a Nigerian veteran actor, movie producer, comedian, and musician from Udi in Enugu state. Nkem Owoh is best known as Osofia following his role in the popular film Osuofia in London.

How old Is Nkem Owoh?

Nkem Owoh is 66 years old. He was born on February 7, 1958, in Amagu Village, Udi Town in Enugu State.

Who are Nkem Owoh’s Children? 

Nkem Owoh has two daughters one of which is Kosisochukwu Nkem Owoh who passed away in June 2023. The identity of his first daughter is not known.

What is Knem Owoh’s Net worth?

Nkem Owoh’s net worth is estimated at $4 million. He garnered his net worth from his successful career in the entertainment industry.

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He was born on 17th October 1960 in Amagu Village in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State in the south eastern part of Nigeria. He is currently 59 years old. He is considered as Nigerian most talented comic actor. He always plays the role of a title chief, elder, father, father in-law and step father in several Nollywood movies.

Nkem Owoh after completing both his primary and secondary school education proceeded to the University of Ilorin to study Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He later completed his studies at the Institute of Management Technology (IMT) in Enugu where he graduated with a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. During his university studies, Nkem Owoh began acting in various televisions drama and film productions.

In 2003, Nkem Owoh became a global figure after starring in the Nollywood blockbuster movie “Osuofia in London” the movie won him so many awards both home and abroad. The movie won him the award for Best Comic Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, Best Actor in Indigenous Movie at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards and Best Actor in a Comedy at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

Nkem Owoh is currently married to Ngozi Nkem Owoh and the marriage is blessed with many lovely children. In 2005, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and Association of Movie Producers (AMP) placed Nkem Owoh and some top Nollywood stars on a one year suspension from filming due to their demand of huge fees. In 2007, Nkem Owoh was arrested in Amsterdam, Netherlands on suspicion of lottery fraud and immigration violations and was later released.

In 2008, Nkem Owoh won the Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. In November 2009, Nkem Owoh was kidnapped in the eastern part of Nigeria, Enugu precisely and the kidnappers demanded a huge ransom of N15 million for his release. Nkem Owoh was later released after his family members allegedly paid a ransom fee of N1.4 million to the kidnappers. Nkem Owoh has acted in more than 250 Nollywood movies. Some of the movies he has acted include Ukwa, Onye-Eze, Fake Doctor, Police Officer, Lion Heart and many more. Nkem Owoh is indeed an interesting character to watch out for in the Nigerian movie industry popularly known as Nollywood.

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Nkem Owoh: Biography, movies, songs, net worth, family

The name Nkem Owoh may not be popular with a lot of Nigerians, but mention the name “Osuofia” and you will get an instant reaction from them. Owoh is an individual aptly categorised in the “old school” of Nollywood who has brought smiles, laughter and happiness to the faces of Nigerians with his dramatic acting skills and interpretation of roles.

Indeed, this man has gone on to receive critical acclaim both in and outside Nigeria for his works; so, who is Nkem Owoh that nearly got in trouble with the Buckingham Palace guards for his jester act?

Nkem Owoh was born on February 7, 1958, in Amagu Village, Udi Town in Enugu State. He attended primary and secondary schools in Enugu State and then proceeded to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, where he bagged a degree in Engineering.

Upon graduation, Nkem Owoh began his professional career as a broadcaster with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Enugu Zone. He worked with the national broadcasting outfit for a while before he moved to the Anambra State Broadcasting Service (ASBS). It was at ASBS that he reportedly began to learn the ropes of scripting and writing for broadcasting and acting, a skill which would eventually become pivotal for him, in the years ahead.

Owoh, who had begun taking interest in television and film productions and acted on stage while in school, officially began his career in the Nigerian movie scene as a writer. He is credited with providing the English subtitle of the popular Igbo-speaking movie, Living in Bondage . which was produced in 1992. He also has his writing credits The New Masquerade , Tales by Moonlight, and Bassey and Company .

In between the period when he was a scriptwriter, the Enugu-born actor got behind the camera for his first professional gig in 1987 in Things Fall Apart – a movie adaption of the popular novel written by the late Chinua Achebe. He subsequently starred in Circle of Doom , a movie which was produced in 1993 by the makers of Living in Bondage .

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Breakthrough

His stock began to rise in the movie industry following his appearance in several movies. However, it was not until the year 2000 that Owoh “got his flowers” for his performance in the comedy movie Ukwa . It was the first time he was featured as the lead character and the consensus of movie critics was that he interpreted his role brilliantly.

Three years later, precisely in 2003, the actor suddenly had the world at his feet following his performance in the movie: Osuofia in London . Owoh acted as the movie’s main character (Osuofia) in which he depicted a local Igbo villager who travelled to London, the British capital, following the demise of his brother. The success of the film was quite huge as it was widely applauded both at home and abroad. This also translated to Nkem Owoh subsequently being called Osuofia by Nigerians, and that practice has remained constant to date.

Nkem Owoh is an award-winning actor who has worked with numerous Nollywood actors and actresses in a career that has stretched over 35 years. He has won several individual movie awards for his performances and was subsequently recognised as a legend in the industry with the Life Time Achievement Award by the  Africa Movie Academy Awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award bestowed upon him by City People Entertainment Award.

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Owoh has featured in over 50+ movies in both the English and Igbo genres of Nollywood. Some of the movies have gone on to become instant hits and classics, with a few of them hitting box office records.

Below is a list of some of the movies he has featured in.

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Discography

Nkem Owoh was one of the early exponents of Nollywood who also tried his hands at singing. He released just under 10 songs, some of which found their way to the limelight. One song, in particular, I Go Chop Your Dollar , gained notoriety due to its message and fierce objection by the Nigerian authorities.

Whether he is well versed as a singer is still contentious and left to the public to judge, but he stopped singing after a while to concentrate on his acting career.

Below is a compilation of his songs.

Nkem Owoh is, by media reports, estimated to be worth N1.66 billion ($4m). He is reputed to be one of the highest-paid actors in Nollywood. Osuofia has previously racked up endorsement deals with various companies such as a telecommunications company and an alcoholic beverage.

He is said to be the owner of a Mitsubishi Montero and a Mercedes Benz 4matic. However, not much is known about the other sources of his earnings.

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Nkem Owoh got married to his wife, Ngozi Nkem Owoh, in 1998. The couple has been married for 24 years and has two adult daughters.

However, not much is known about his wife and daughters as the actor shields his family from the prying eyes of the media and strictly protects their privacy. He only revealed the identity of his children once when he attended a ceremony announcing his endorsement deal with a telecommunications company. Even at that, his daughters did not disclose their names or grant interviews to journalists at the event.

The actor also had a younger brother, Bartholomew Owoh, who was killed alongside two other men. According to media reports, the 26-year-old Bartholomew Owoh, a former employee of Nigeria Airways; Lawal Akanni Ojuolape, a 30-year-old spare parts dealer; and Bernard Ogedengbe, a 29-year-old sailor, were killed in the 1980s for illegal possession of cocaine and heroin.

Controversy

As earlier mentioned, Owoh sang the song: I Go  Chop Your Dollar . The song, released in 2004, talked about advanced fee fraud and it was used in The Master , a movie in which the actor played the role of a fraudster. The song became popular but Owoh was accused of promoting and supporting fraud through its lyrics.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) frowned at the song and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), the broadcast media regulator, subsequently banned radio stations from airing it on their platforms.

A year later, in 2015, Owoh was placed on a one-year ban, alongside other actors, by the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria for reportedly charging huge fees from movie producers due to their A-list status. It has, however, been lifted.

In 2007, the actor was arrested by the Dutch Police, alongside 110 people, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, while performing a musical show. He was arrested for alleged lottery fraud and immigration violations following a seven-month investigation that the Dutch police dubbed “Operation Apollo”. He was later released without charges.

He also felt a dose of Nigeria’s security challenges when he was kidnapped in Eastern Nigeria in November 2009. His abductors reportedly demanded a N15 million ransom, but he was released after his family members allegedly paid a ransom fee of N1.4 million.

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Nkem Owoh is a veteran Nigerian actor and comedian. He is popularly called Osuofia due to his role in the award winning movie, Osuofia in London.

The actor started acting as far back as 1978 when he featured in Things Fall Apart but he didn’t going into acting full time until the mid 90s.

In this post, you’ll find many interesting things about this Nollywood icon from his family life to his career in the movie industry.

Early life & Education

Owoh was born in, Enugu State, Nigeria. He bagged a degree in engineering from the University of Ilorin. As at the time he was in the university he had already featured in various television and film productions.

Owoh had featured in the movie Things Fall Apart in 1978 but focused on scriptwriting until 1994 when he ventured into acting full time.

The movie that eventually shot him into limelight was the 2003 comedy film, Osuofia in London.

Following the release of the movie, he released a song, “I Go Chop Your Dollar” about advance fee fraud.

This song featured in the movie, The Master in which Owoh played the role of a scammer. Because the song was glorifying advanced fee fraud, it was banned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission.

In 2007, Owoh was arrested in Amsterdam, Netherlands which led to a 7 month investigation by the Dutch police dubbed “Operation Apollo”.

The actor was arrested along with over 100 people while performing a musical show by the Dutch police based on suspicion of lottery fraud and immigration violations. He was eventually released.

Personal Life

In 2009 Owoh was kidnapped in eastern Nigeria and the abductors demanded N15 million ransom.

The actor was later released and his family disclosed that they had paid N1.4 million as ransom to the abductor.

In 2014, Owoh was hospitalised after being attacked by hoodlums. Reports revealed that it was during movie shoot in Enugu that the incident happened.

Owoh was said to have been attacked by hoodlums when these thugs stormed the movie set and demanded some money.

The refusal of the crew to concede to their demands is what led to the attack. Subsequently, the actor was badly injured but he was rushed to the hospital on time and he has since recovered.

There have been reports that Nkem Owoh elder brother, Bartholomew died during the Buhari regime in the 80s and the family have held the President responsible.

According to a source, Nkem Owoh and his family are yet to recover from the trauma of the cold-blooded murder of the older Owoh.

It will be recalled that the three young men, Lawal Ojuolape (30), Bernard Ogedengbe (29) and Bartholomew Owoh (26)  were said to have been involved in drug trafficking which led to a death penalty being prescribed. These three men were killed publicly by firing squad.

Nkem Owoh popularly called Osuofia began his career in the entertainment industry as a scriptwriter. But he was often encouraged by friends and colleagues to get in front of the camera which he finally did in 1994. And this marked the beginning of an interesting journey as an actor.

Owoh has featured in over 200 movies since he began acting. Some of these include:

• Things Fall Apart (1987)
• Ukwa (2000)
• Big Man…Big Trouble (1999)
• Onye-Eze (2001)
• Fake Doctor (2002)
• Ifeonye Metalu
• Police Officer
• Anunuebe (2003)
• King of the Forest
• Lion Finger
• Mr. Trouble
• Osuofia in London
• Police Recruit
• America Visa (2004)
• My Own Share
• Osuofia in London 2
• Spanner Goes to Jail
• Akanchawa (2005)
• A Fool at 40 (2006)
• Foreign Base
• Made in Cambridge
• My Kingdom Come
• The Barrister
• The Dreamer
• Battle of Indemnity (2007)
• Covenant Keeping God
• Johnbull & Rosekate
• Persecution
• Stronger Than Pain
• His Holiness (2008)
• His Last Action
• Wonderful Man
• Military Zone (2012)
• Ghana Must Go (2015)

The actor revealed that he has focused more on comedy over the years because his comic movies tend to do better than the others.

Although, Owoh isn’t involved in stand up comedy, he is sometimes invited to events to perform where he usually does a comedy show to entertain the people.

Owoh also revealed that one of his best movies wasn’t quite popular but according to the actor it was one of the best stories he’s ever told.

The actor revealed that the movie was about a story his grandmother told him when it was eight. It was a folk tale. The movie was titled, King of the Forest and was released in 2004.

Owoh has also produced several other movies which he has self-sponsored.

Awards         

In 2008, Owoh received the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards.

The actor also received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2017 African Movie Academy Awards, AMAA, for his contributions towards the development of the Nigerian film industry. The ceremony was held last month at Eko Hotel, Lagos.

The actor revealed in an interview that it was the marginalization of the Igbo that was responsible for the agitations by some Igbo groups.

He recommended that the Igbo should be given their right of equity and justice.

The actor also suggested that the Igbos that had being threatened in the Norther part of the country should be to return as soon as possible before war breaks out.

The actor revealed in an interview that he’s not interested in getting involved with politics like some of his colleagues. According to Owoh, his life revolves around film making, show business and entertainment.

In 2017, Owoh revealed that he was working on some movie and TV production. He disclosed that one of it is a box office film while the other is a TV series for cable television.

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Nkem Nwabuoku Owoh (popularly known as Osuofia) was born on February 7th, 1958 in Amagu Village, Udi Town, Enugu State, Nigeria. He is a Nigerian veteran actor, comedian and music artist.

Nkem Owoh Age

Nkem Owoh is 66 years old.

Nkem Owoh Early Life

Owoh schooled at Nsukka for Primary and Secondary Education. He had began his tertiary Education at the University of Ilorin and completed it at Institute of Management Technolgy(IMT), Enugu where he bagged a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Owoh began his acting career way back in his Primary and Secondary school days. Owoh knew right from time that he had a talent in acting. Infact Nkem Owoh is one unique Nollywood actor that has a way of interpreting his roles. He is a born natural when it comes to acting. He worked with WACO Engineering after his youth service but was unfortunately laid off after a year. This gave him room for radio and television productions.

Nkem Owoh Career

Owoh had his first major break in acting when he landed a role in the screen adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. The 1987 series had fifty episodes each spanning about 50 minutes and was aired on the Nigerian Television Authority. As Nollywood picked pace, he landed a supporting role in both Ukwa 1 and 2 in 1995 alongside other big names such as Sam Loco and Patience Ozokwor (Mama G).

He is credited in over 200 films and TV productions. Most Nigerian producers prefer to have sequels to almost every other film thus benefitting actors like Owoh who have to feature in movies that they have played as lead acts or major supporting casts. His biggest act so far is Osuofia in London which received worldwide acclaim in 2003.

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 a scammer. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission banned the song. He was also banned for fronting unattainable demands. He was accused severally by producers of charging exorbitant appearance fees. The Association of Movie Makers and Producers banned him for making unreasonable demands in 2004. He was among a list of several Nigerian artists who were barred from acting in the country due to their high fees and difficult contract demands.

Nkem Owoh Personal Life

Nkem Owoh’s wife is Ngozi Nkem Owoh. They married in 1998. The couple is blessed with two daughters. There is a common misconception that he and Chinwe Owoh are married. According to him, they are in-laws and not husband and wife.

In 2007 Owoh was arrested in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Bijlmermeer neighborhood in the Amsterdam Zuidoost borough) as the result of a 7-month investigation by the Dutch police dubbed “Operation Apollo”. He 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. He was later released.

Owoh disappeared from the public limelight for a while in December 2008. Then rumours picked up that he had passed on after a drug overdose just a month after his movie award win. Another version had it that the actor had been convicted somewhere in the Arabian desert for drug trafficking while still others said that he was kidnapped and beheaded in Russia. Just like other stars that have been killed ‘on the internet,’ Owoh had to make a public appearance before the press to dispel the rumours. In November 2009, he was kidnapped in eastern Nigeria. His kidnappers demanded a 15 million naira ransom. He was released after his family members allegedly paid a ransom fee of 1.4 million naira.

Nkem Owoh Awards

In 2008, Owoh won the best actor in a lead role at the African Movie Academy Awards. Other awards won by him include; City People Movie Special Recognition Award (2014), City People Movie Lifetime Achievement Award (2017) and Africa Movie Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement (2017). 

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Nkem Owoh Biography – Age, Movies, Wife, Net Worth & Pictures

Nkem Owoh is a popular Nigerian comic actor known for his role in the movie “Osuofia in London”.

Nkem was born on February 7, 1958 in Amadi Village, Udi Town, Enugu State.

He had his primary and secondary education in Nsukka, Enugu state and obtained a degree in Engineering at University of Ilorin.

Nkem began his acting career with television and film productions and got his breakthrough in acting with a role in the screen adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart”.

Ever since he rose to fame, he has starred in other movies such as Fake Doctor, Spanner, Mr Trouble, America Visa, Akanchawa, The Barrister, Johnbull & Rosekate and of course the blockbuster movie “Ghana Must Go”.

Aside acting, Nkem is Owoh is also a recording artist and performed the song “I go chop your dollar”. He has other songs to his name such as Marry Me, Susana, This Life and Akalaka.

Nkem got married to his lovely wife, Ngozi Nkem Owoh in 1998 and their union is blessed with two daughters.

Nkem has got numeorus awards such as Best Actor in a lead role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Nkem Owh is on of the most influential Nigerian comic actor with an estimated net worth of $3.9 million dollars.

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Nkem Owoh’s wife, Ngozi Nkem Owoh Biography: Age, Net Worth, Children, Pictures, Wiki

Ngozi Nkem Owoh is a Nigerian woman who has gained recognition as the wife of Nkem Owoh , a renowned Nigerian actor and comedian.

While she may not be a public figure in her own right, her marriage to Nkem Owoh has made her a subject of interest among the actor’s fans and followers.

• Full name: Ngozi Nkem Owoh
• Date of birth: N/A
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Nigeria
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Profession: Homemaker
• Height: 5’6
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Nkem Owoh
• Children: Two daughters (one deceased)
• Relationship status: Married
• Net worth: $50k

Early Life and Education

Ngozi Nkem Owoh , whose date of birth and age are unknown, was born and raised in Nigeria. She grew up in a traditional Igbo family and was raised with strong cultural values.

Ngozi’s early life needs to be better documented, but it is known that she met her future husband, Nkem Owoh , in the late 1990s.

Ngozi’s educational background needs to be better documented, but it is assumed that she completed her secondary education in Nigeria before meeting her husband.

Personal Life

Ngozi Nkem Owoh has been married to Nkem Owoh since 1998, and the couple has two daughters together. Their eldest daughter, Kosisochukwu Nkem Owoh , passed away in 2023 after battling liver cancer.

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Ngozi has been a supportive wife and mother throughout her marriage and has often been seen accompanying her husband to events and premieres.

Ngozi Nkem Owoh is not known to have a career outside her role as a homemaker and supportive wife.

She has not been involved in any public endeavours or projects and has instead focused on raising her family and supporting her husband’s career.

Ngozi Nkem Owoh’s net worth is estimated at $50k, but her combined net worth with her husband, Nkem Owoh , is estimated to be around $1.5 million.

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Nkem Owoh (osuofia) Biography

Nkem Owoh fully named Nkem Owoh Nwabuoku , is a Nigerian actor and comedian  (born on the 7th of February, 1958) in  Udi Town, Enugu State, Nigeria.

He is a veteran comic actor who is popularly known as Osuofia and he has made lots of impacts in the Nollywood industry.

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Nkem owoh early life & education.

Nkem Owoh was born in Enugu State, Nigeria.  He attended his primary and secondary school in Nsukka, Enugu. After his secondary sector, he headed to the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, and studied engineering. During his university studies, Owoh began acting in various television and film productions.

Nkem Owoh Career

Owoh began acting when he was studying at the university, 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 a scammer.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission banned the song. 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.

Nkem Owoh Filmography

Nkem Owoh  has gone ahead to feature in several movies such as

. Kiss me quick

. Fake doctor

. Long John

. Police officer

. King of the forest

. Osuofia in London

Nkem Owoh Net Worth

Nkem Owoh has sure amassed lots of wealth for himself. His major roles in Nollywood movies over the years have earned him so much money, he has an estimated net worth of $ 4 million

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Birthday February 4 , 1962

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Nigeria

Age 62 years old

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Most well known for playing the title role in 2003's Osuofia in London. He is also known for roles in films like The Barrister, Indemnity, and Onye-Eze.

Before Fame

After studying engineering at the University of Ilorin, he made his debut in 1987's Things Fall Apart.

In 2009, he was kidnapped and ransomed in eastern Nigeria. He was released after the ransom fee was paid.

Family Life

He was previously married to Chinwe Owoh. Then, in 1998, he married Ngozi Nkem Owoh.

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In 2007, he joined Kate Henshaw in the film Stronger Than Pain.

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About Nkem Owoh

Movie Actor Nkem Owoh was born on February 4, 1962 in Nigeria (He's 62 years old now).

He is well recognized for his portrayal as Osuofia in the 2003 film Osuofia in London. In addition, he has appeared in films such as The Barrister, Indemnity, and Onye-Eze.

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Nkem Owoh before becoming famous

Nkem Owoh was born in the Zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) , and 1962 is also the year of Tiger (兎) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He made his acting debut in 1987's Things Fall Apart, after studying engineering at the University of Ilorin.

Achievement of Nkem Owoh

He was abducted and ransomed in eastern Nigeria in 2009. After the ransom was paid, he was released.

Nkem Owoh's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Previously, he was married to Chinwe Owoh. He then married Ngozi Movie Actor Nkem Owoh in 1998.

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In the 2007 film Stronger Than Pain, he co-starred with Movie Actress Kate Henshaw .

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Nkem Owoh's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a movie actor. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org , you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Nkem Owoh.

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Chinwe Owoh biography: husband, daughter, family, net worth, songs, movies

Chinwe Owoh biography introduces the famous Nollywood actress and Nigerian TV personality to the world. The veteran actress is no stranger to the screen. Her fans know her for her excellent acting skills. She also doubles up as a producer, and TV personality.

You have probably seen her in one or two of the numerous Nigerian movies available online. The seasoned actress has graced the screen for years, especially with her sympathetic acting. She is well-celebrated in the Nigerian acting world, with many actors and actresses looking up to her. She is a renowned actress, entrepreneur, and producer among others.

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• Name : Chinwe Owoh
• Nickname : Mummy Chinwe
• Place of birth : Enugu, South-East Nigeria
• Nationality : Nigerian
• Ethnicity : African
• Profession : Actress, TV personality, Entrepreneur, and Producer

Chinwe Owoh biography

The renowned actress was born and raised in Enugu State, Nigeria. She attended her primary, secondary, and tertiary education in the same state, in Coal city before joining Nollywood in 1999.

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Chinwe Owoh attended school and attained all her degrees and certificates while in Enugu.

Career progression

As a seasoned actress, Chinwe is well respected. She has been featured in numerous films over the years and is known for her prowess in specific types of movies. She mostly acts in films where she cries and is oppressed.

She has worked with some of the biggest names in Nollywood including Patience Ozokwo, Destiny Etiko, Ken Ericks, Chacha Eke, and Regina Daniels just to mention a few. You are likely to catch her acting as a mother, grandmother, or queen in most of her films.

Chinwe Owoh movies

Chinwe Owoh biography is incomplete without mentioning her films. From when she joined the industry, she has been featured in over 200 films, which is why she joins the list of industry veterans. Some of her popular films include:

• Mothering Sunday in 2001
• Town in Danger in 2003
• Sister Faith in 2004
• The Prince and The Princess in 2005
• Wisdom of the Gods in 2006
• Beyond the Verdict in 2007
• Raging Tigers in 2008
• Royal Tears in 2009
• For the Love of Money in 2014
• Mummy Why in 2016

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Chinwe Owoh awards

Over the years, the seasoned actress has been recognized for her excellent work and contributions in the African film industry in Nigeria. She has been nominated and awarded for her hard work and excellent display of talent over the years. Some of her awards include:

• Most Promising Actress in Nigeria - Africa Movie Academy Awards
• Best Actress in a Supporting Role - City People Entertainment Awards
• Best Actress in Indigenous Language (Drama) - Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards

Chinwe Owoh family

Considering that she shares a name with the veteran actor, Nkem Owoh, there have been speculations that the actor is Chinwe Owoh husband. However, this is not the case as the two confirmed. According to Nkem, they are related as in-laws but they are not married. Nkem is married to Ngozi who keeps away from the limelight.

So, who is Chinwe Owoh husband? This remains a question in many people's minds. It is not clear who her husband is since both the veteran actor and actress do not like to talk about their families and how they are related publicly.

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Currently, Chinwe is happily married with kids and grandkids. She lives with her family in Enugu. One of her children, Chinwe Owoh daughter, gave birth to a son , making her a grandmother again.

Chinwe Owoh net worth

Chinwe is one of the highest-paid actresses in Nollywood considering her experience and expertise. She is said to have a net worth value of $500,000.

Chinwe Owoh biography is an interesting one. It is an account of the most important part of her life. While most of her personal life is kept private, she is still well known because of her career as a Nollywood actress.

In other news, Tuko.co.ke posted an article about another Nollywood Veteran actor. Nkem Owoh is one of the most celebrated actors, known for his hilarious roles in most of the movies he has been part of. The article outlines the details of Nkem's life, his wife, career, and family.

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