Veteran Actor Nkem Owoh celebrates 70th birthday

Veteran actor, Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia, is celebrating his 70th birthday today.

The actor and comedian was a huge part of the childhood of most Nigerians, starring in hilarious roles.

Nkem Owoh, in a post on his X account on Friday, expressed gratitude for the privilege of seeing another age in good health.

He wrote, “Hurray, I’m 70 years today.

The actor has started in lots of movies, including Osuofia in London, which gave him the nick name Osuofia, Stronger than pain, Ikuku, among others.

Osuofia has also bagged numerous awards, including the prestigious Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) for “Best Actor in a Leading Role” for his outstanding performance in the Nigerian film Stronger than Pain, Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) Lifetime Achievement Award at the 13th edition of the ceremony.

MTN also partnered with Owoh in 2012, signing him to a multimillion-naira endorsement deal that has been repeatedly renewed.