''Aki and Pawpaw'' is a 2021 Nigerian comedy film co-produced by Play Network Studios and Film One Entertainment.
The
comedy
Comedy is a genre of fiction that consists of discourses or works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. The term o ...
film directed by
Biodun Stephen
Biodun Stephen is a Nigerian film director, writer and producer, specializing in romantic drama and comedy films. She has been noted for getting inspiration for the title of her films, from the main character names as depicted in the film with ' ...
, written by Steph Boyo and Ozioma Ogbaji was a remake of the
Aki na Ukwa
''Aki na Ukwa'' is a 2002 Nigerian family comedy film directed by Amayo Uzo Philips. The film stars Osita Iheme and Chinedu Ikedieze. The film launched the acting careers of the two actors Osita and Chinedu and this film marked their maiden co ...
2002 comedic movie produced by
Chinedu Ikedieze
Chinedu Ikedieze, MFR (born 12 December 1977) is a Nigerian actor, entrepreneur and investor. He is best known for playing alongside Osita Iheme in majority of the movies after their breakthrough as duo in the 2002 film ''Aki na Ukwa''. He has ...
and
Osita Iheme
Osita Iheme, MFR (born 20 February 1982) is a Nigerian actor, Producer and author. He is widely known for playing the role of Pawpaw in the film ''Aki na Ukwa'' alongside Chinedu Ikedieze. Osita Iheme is the founder of Inspired Movement Africa w ...
.
It was released on 15 December 2021, showing in cinemas nationwide on 17 December 2021.
The comedy stars
Amechi Muonagor,
Real Warri Pikin
Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor, and social media host, known by her stage name Real Warri Pikin.
Personal life
Anita Asuoha was brought up in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. Her father is of the Ijaw tribe from ...
, Blessing Jessica Obasi,
Charles Inojie
Charles Inojie is a Nigerian actor, comedian, movie director and producer. He is predominantly known for his comedic roles.
Early life and education
Charles is from a royal family. He grew up with his grandmother, and hardly recollects his mo ...
, Chioma Okafor,
Uti Nwachukwu
Uti Nwachukwu (, born 3 August 1982) is a style icon, TV personality, actor and the co-host of the Nigerian show Jara. He is a native of Ndokwa, Aboh Kingdom, Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria.
Early life
Uti is the las ...
,
Toyin Abraham
Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi (born Olutoyin Aimakhu; 5 September 1982) is a Nigerian actress and filmmaker.
Early life
Abraham was born in Auchi, a town in Edo State in southern Nigeria. But spent her early life in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo Sta ...
,
Stan Nze
Stanley Ebuka Nzediegwu (born 15 May 1989) known professionally as Stan Nze is a Nigerian actor known for his role in the 2020 remake of Amaka Igwe's ''Rattlesnake.'' Stan won the 2022 AMVCA Award under the 'Best Actor in Drama' category for his ...
,
Juliet Ibrahim
Juliet Ibrahim is a Ghanaian actress, film producer and singer of Lebanese, Ghanaian and Liberian descent. She won the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the 2010 Ghana Movie Awards for her role in '' 4 Play''. She has been referred to as ...
, and Francis Sule.
Synopsis
Aki and Pawpaw accidentally fall into fame and wealth they craved for through the help of social media with one of their tricks and now must deal with the problems that come from wealth and fame.
Cast
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Chinedu Ikedieze
Chinedu Ikedieze, MFR (born 12 December 1977) is a Nigerian actor, entrepreneur and investor. He is best known for playing alongside Osita Iheme in majority of the movies after their breakthrough as duo in the 2002 film ''Aki na Ukwa''. He has ...
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Osita Iheme
Osita Iheme, MFR (born 20 February 1982) is a Nigerian actor, Producer and author. He is widely known for playing the role of Pawpaw in the film ''Aki na Ukwa'' alongside Chinedu Ikedieze. Osita Iheme is the founder of Inspired Movement Africa w ...
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Toyin Abraham
Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi (born Olutoyin Aimakhu; 5 September 1982) is a Nigerian actress and filmmaker.
Early life
Abraham was born in Auchi, a town in Edo State in southern Nigeria. But spent her early life in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo Sta ...
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Amaechi Muonagor
Amaechi Muonagor (born Idemili, Anambra State) is a Nigerian actor and producer. In 2016, he was nominated for AMVCA 2017 Best Actor In a Comedy.
Early life
Amaechi Muonagor is from Obosi village in Idemili North, Anambra State in Nigeria ...
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Real Warri Pikin
Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor, and social media host, known by her stage name Real Warri Pikin.
Personal life
Anita Asuoha was brought up in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. Her father is of the Ijaw tribe from ...
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Uti Nwachukwu
Uti Nwachukwu (, born 3 August 1982) is a style icon, TV personality, actor and the co-host of the Nigerian show Jara. He is a native of Ndokwa, Aboh Kingdom, Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria.
Early life
Uti is the las ...
* Stan Nze
* MC Lively
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Beverly Osu
Beverly Ada Mary Osu (born 27 September 1992) is a Nigerian video vixen, model and actress. She is predominantly known for her roles in several films and for her participation in the 8th season of ''Big Brother Africa''. Osu won Model of the ...
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Juliet Ibrahim
Juliet Ibrahim is a Ghanaian actress, film producer and singer of Lebanese, Ghanaian and Liberian descent. She won the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the 2010 Ghana Movie Awards for her role in '' 4 Play''. She has been referred to as ...
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Hanks Anuku
Hanks Anuku is a Nigerian-Ghanaian actor. He often stars as a villain in many Nollywood films. As of 2017, Anuku was naturalized and became an American.
Life
He attended Loyola College, Ibadan. He graduated from Auchi Polytechnic
Auchi ...
* Chioma Okafor
Awards and nominations
References
External links
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2021 films
Nigerian comedy films
2021 comedy films
English-language Nigerian films
2020s English-language films
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