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Nkem Owoh

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Nkem Owoh

Nkem Owoh (born on 7 February 1946) is a Nigerian actor, comedian and musician. He is one of the "A-list actors from Nigeria's film industry, Nollywood".[1] In 2008, he won the African Movie Academy Award for "Best Actor in a Leading Role" for his role in the Nigerian film, "Stronger than Pain". [2]

He is also known for performing the song "Know Me When Am Poor" about social relationships.[3] On 26 March 2023, Isaiah Ogedegbe wrote that according to "both Archbishop Arikoro's and Nkem Owoh's assertions", good social relationships between rich and poor people before the time of need are key to improving the human condition.[3]

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Discography

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Nkem Owoh, in addition to his acting career, was/is also a musician having recorded a number of songs in his career. Some of the songs are:[5]

  • Marry Me
  • Mama No Know ‘N’ Pikin Again
  • Susana
  • This life
  • Akalaka
  • Agreement
  • Know Me When I’m Poor
  • Akaram Aka N’ime Jesus (I’m Strong In Jesus)

References

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  1. Biakolo, Kovie (6 November 2019). "Nigeria's 'Lionheart' disqualification is bigger than the Oscars". Cable News Network. Archived from the original on 6 October 2022. Retrieved 26 March 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. "AMMA 2008 Winners". Africa Movie Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 2022-05-28. Retrieved 2023-03-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. 3.0 3.1 Ogedegbe, Isaiah (26 March 2023). "The Rich and the Poor: The Place of Social Relationship in the Amelioration of the Human Condition -By Isaiah Ogedegbe". Opinion Nigeria. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. Imoh, Jennifer (26 March 2023). "The Rich and the Poor: The Place of Social Relationship in the Amelioration of the Human Condition -By Isaiah Ogedegbe". BreakingNews Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. "Nkem Owoh (Osuofia) Biography, Net Worth, Awards and Others". PunditSuite. 2024-03-08. Retrieved 2024-07-10.