Check Out How These 5 Famous Nollywood Actors Got Their Nicknames

Most fans recognize him by the nickname “Pawpaw” which he got from a character he portrayed in the 2003 comedy film “Aki na Pawpaw” alongside Chinedu Ikedieze.

2. John Okafor

John Okafor is fondly known as “Mr Ibu,” a name he got from a 2004 comedy film “Mr Ibu.” Several sequels with that title have been produced and the actor has been known by the name ever since.

3. Babatunde Omidina

Most people know him as Baba Suwe- a name he got from the TV series “Erin Kee Kee” where he played the role of a character by name Baba Suwe.

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4. Chinedu Ikedieze

Chinedu Ikedieze got the nicknmae “Aki” from the 2003 comedy film “Aki na Pawpaw” where he co-starred with Osita Iheme.

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5. Nkem Owoh

After playing the role of “Osuofia” in the 2003 comedy movie “Osuofia In London,” the nickname has since stuck with veteran Nollywood actor Nkem Owoh.