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Aki and Pawpaw is a 2021 Nigerian comedy film co-produced by Play Network Studios and Film One Entertainment. [1] Directed by Biodun Stephen, it was a remake of the 2002 Aki na Ukwa movie produced by Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme. [2] [3] [1] It was released on 15 December 2021, and began showing in cinemas nationwide on 17 December 2021. [4]
[4] [5] The duo rose to stardom and became overnight sensations in Nigeria for their performance in the film since its release. [6] [7] Since then, the duo have starred together in several films in the lead roles. [8] [9] Chukwuka Emelionwu who was the producer of the film was credited for creating brand characters "Aki" and "PawPaw". [10]
In 2007, he was given the lifetime Achievement award by AMAA (African movie Academy Awards). Osita Iheme's performance alongside fellow actor and his longtime friend Chinedu Ikedieze in the 2002 film Aki na Ukwa is still widely spoken about and the duo, especially Osita's character, on-screen trending through memes since 2019 on Twitter and ...
Chioma Okafor is a Nigerian actress and model. She is best known for her roles in Netflix's movie Aki and Pawpaw, [1] Wale Adenuga Production’s Superstory Monica [2] and Africa Magic’s TV shows Riona and Flatmates.
Chinedu Ikedieze // ⓘ, MFR [1] [2] (born 12 December 1977) is a Nigerian actor, [3] [4] entrepreneur and investor. He is best known for playing alongside Osita Iheme in the 2002 film Aki na Ukwa. [5]
Aki & Pawpaw: 2021 ₦136,379,049 [16] Play network studios and Film One Biodun Stephen: 30 Muri And Ko: 2024 ₦136,021,936 Inkblot Productions / Shutter Speed Biodun Stephen: 31 The Ghost and the Tout Too: 2021 ₦134,408,075 [17] Toyin Abraham Films Production Ama Psalmist 32 All's Fair In Love: 2024 ₦132,020,689.93 [18]
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This leads to the paradox where some of the most popular and beloved actors in Nollywood like Patience Ozokwor (Mama G), Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme (Aki and Pawpaw), Nkem Owoh (Osuofia), John Okafor (Mr. Ibu) who are ethnically Igbo, but have mostly acted in English language movies. These actors occasionally sprinkle their movies with ...