Veteran Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia, is celebrating his 70th birthday today, and fans and fellow celebrities are taking to social media to honor the iconic actor.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Osuofia began the celebration on Instagram, sharing a heartfelt message: “Chi Efogo and it is my 70th birthday. What else can I say? To God be all the glory. Special thanks to you all for being part of this journey. I love you all.”
Many celebrities expressed their well wishes in the comments section of his post. Actor Ken Erics wrote, “Happy Birthday Sir. Keep inspiring generations. God bless you.” Uche Elendu added, “Happy Birthday my John Bull… 70 looks amazing on you uncle.” Actor Fredric Leonard also shared his message, “Happy Birthday, Icon Living,” while Chidi Mokeme posted, “Happy Birthday Mpa. Many more celebrations in good health and long life.”
Fans also took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to celebrate the beloved actor. Former Presidential spokesperson, Segun Adeniyi, posted a touching tribute: “The one and only Nkem Owoh is 70! I recall my days at the Villa. Most of the videos we watched on trips in the Presidential Jet were his. One day, I asked the PAF Commander why. It turned out the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua requested them! Happy birthday, Sir!”
In addition to the birthday wishes, many fans shared funny clips from the actor’s legendary roles in Nollywood films and his musical performances.
Beyond his fame as a comedic actor, Nkem Owoh is also a talented singer, having released several popular songs. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2008 for his role in Stronger than Pain. In 2017, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Nkem Owoh was born on February 7, 1955, in Udi, Enugu State, Nigeria. He studied Engineering at the Federal University of Agriculture in Abeokuta, Ogun State, before going on to make a lasting impact in Nollywood with his unique comedic style and diverse talents.
