Before social media made Nollywood go viral, Osita Iheme (PawPaw) and Mr. Ibu had already put Nigerian cinema on the global map—especially in South Africa. According to Africa Fact Zone reports: “When Osita and Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki) visited in 2009, the love was so overwhelming that the police had to be called in to control the crowd! The streets shut down, and Nollywood’s influence became undeniable. In 2012, South Africa wasn’t just watching him—they were paying him. Vuzu TV handed him a $70,000 brand ambassador deal in just six months. Osita Iheme also stacked Multiple Awards too. ✅ Best Actor in a Comedy (AMVCA, 2014). ✅African iKon Award (Uganda, 2024). ✅Lifetime Achievement Award with Aki (AMAA, 2007). Before Netflix, before TikTok trends, before Nollywood had streaming power, Aki and PawPaw were already touring Sierra Leone, shaking up African cinema. This isn’t just success—this is legendary. Happy belated birthday to the African King of Memes, Osita Iheme aka Pawpaw who turned 43 years old on the 20th of February.