Ime Bishop, often called Okon Lagos or Udo Yes, is a Nigerian actor and comedian.

Early life, education and career

Ime Bishop is an

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from

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in the southern part of

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. He graduated from the

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where he studied Philosophy. He started his acting career since his childhood and he has featured in over 100 movies. The movie that brought him to the limelight was an indigenous movie, "Uyai", which was produced by

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in 2008. it was tough for him when he lost his mum.

Endorsement

* He is a brand ambassador for GLO Nigeria.

Political appointment

The comic actor in 2016 was appointed as a special assistant to the Governor of

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on Ethical and Social Reorientation.

Awards and nominations

Films

On 1 May 2020, as the

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in Nigeria was easing, Ime Bishop Umoh was featured in a comedy skit titled "The Pregnant Man" by Ofego on his YouTube channel using archive footage.

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People from Akwa Ibom State 1981 births Living people Nigerian male film actors 21st-century Nigerian male actors University of Uyo alumni {{Nigeria-actor-stub Nigerian male television actors Nigerian actor-politicians Actors from Akwa Ibom State Nigerian comedians Nigerian media personalities Ibibio people Nigerian film award winners