Osita Iheme Breaks Silence On Marriage, Reveals Why He Has No Plans To Wed At 43

Nollywood actor Osita Iheme, popularly known as Pawpaw, has revealed that he currently has no plans to get married, saying he would rather focus on living peacefully, supporting people close to him and enjoying his life.

The 43-year-old actor made the disclosure during an interview with Naija FM, where he explained that marriage is not presently a priority for him.

According to Bush Radio Academy, Iheme said he is more interested in helping those around him and maintaining a peaceful lifestyle. He also noted that he considers the children of his brothers and sisters as his own, making his extended family an important part of his life.

“I’m already 43, I have no plans of getting married. I just want to live my life and help those closer to me. My brothers and sisters have children, whom I consider mine,” he said.

Iheme was born on February 20, 1982, in Abia State and hails from Mbaitoli in Imo State. He developed an interest in acting at an early age and participated in church drama before eventually pursuing a professional career in Nollywood.

He began appearing in Nigerian movies in the late 1990s and early 2000s before gaining widespread recognition following his role in the 2002 comedy film Aki na Ukwa.

The movie featured Iheme alongside fellow actor Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki. Their performances became one of the most recognised comedy partnerships in Nollywood, with the duo eventually becoming widely associated with the names Pawpaw and Aki.