- Safiu Kehinde
Nollywood legend, Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia, clocks 70 today as fans celebrate the comic actor.
Owoh announced his birthday in a post on his X handle, attracting comments and reactions from netizens.
“Hurray, I’m 70 years today!” Owoh had captioned one of his recent picture he shared in the post.
Aside the popular 2003 Osuofia in London movie which shot him to the limelight, Owoh had featured in several other Nollywood movies which include, Lionheart, My Village People, Dead Serious, God’s Calling, The Planter’s Plantation, Stingy Man, FIFA Agent, and My Inlaw amongst others.
The Enugu-born Veteran actor began his journey in the entertainment industry in 1979 when he joined the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) as a writer.
Celebrating the Nollywood icon, netizens flooded his X handle with well-wishes while some post snippets of his old movies.
“Happy Birthday, Osuofia 1! I’m so happy to see you still strong, healthy, and looking even younger. You have remained one of my favorite Nigerian actors in Nollywood, and I’m very proud of you. Wishing you many more years of grace, good health, and celebrations.” @Fezi Nelson wrote.
“Happy birthday Sir. You don’t look 70. I wish you long life, good health, peace and prosperity.” @Mfon Abia
“Happy 70th birthday sir! Thank you 🙏 for your dedication and passion! You’ve brightened our days from childhood and even now with your talent and art! Cheers 🥂” @Daniel Egwu
“Happy birthday legend thank you for making our childhood memories lovely” @D’Grammy Boi
“You’re blessed. Happy birthday Osuofia. Hope you’ve stopped doing 419?😂”@Mr_Gidiglo