Ukwa part 1 nkem owoh biography

Nigerian actor and comedian (born 1960)

Nkem Owohlisten^ⓘ (born 7 February 1958) is a Nigerian actor, comedian and singer. In 2008, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actor in a Leading Role" for his role in the Nigerian film, Stronger than Pain.^[1]

Early life and education

Nkem Owoh was born in Enugu State, Nigeria.

After completing his primary and secondary education in Nsukka, he went on to study engineering at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. During his university studies, Owoh began acting in various television and film productions.^[2][3][4]

Career

Owoh developed a strong interest in performing arts from an early age, which persisted through primary, secondary, and university education.

Although he studied engineering, his heart belonged to creative expression through acting, writing, and singing.^[5] After completing his national youth service, he joined WACO Engineering bu