''Aki na Ukwa'' is a 2002 Nigerian

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directed by Amayo Uzo Philips. The film stars

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 ...

and

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 ...

. The film launched the acting careers of the two actors Osita and Chinedu and this film marked their maiden collaboration. The film was critically acclaimed opening to positive reviews and the film has been regarded as one of the finest ever films in

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mainly for the introduction of Osita Iheme and Chinedu Ikedieze in the lead roles playing the so-called characters of PawPaw and Aki respectively. The duo rose to stardom and became overnight sensations in Nigeria for their performance in the film since its release. Since then, the duo have starred together in several films in the lead roles. Chukwuka Emelionwu who was the producer of the film was credited for creating brand characters "Aki" and "PawPaw".

Synopsis

Two brothers cause complete chaos at their home, in their school and basically in their whole village.

Cast

as Pawpaw *

as Aki *

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as Gladys *

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 ...

as Mbakwe *Frances Nsokwu as Dorcas *

Legacy

Chinede Ikedieze's performance alongside fellow little person co-star Osita Iheme in the film is still widely spoken, and the duo (especially Osita's character) has been trending through memes since 2019 in

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and other social media platforms globally.

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