Charles Okocha
{{short description| Nigerian actor}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Charles Okocha
| other_names = Igwe 2Pac
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1976|07|05|df=y}}
| nationality = Nigerian
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2001–present
| known_for =
| spouse = {{marriage|Mimi Okocha|2024}}
| children = 3
}}
Charles Okocha (born 5 July 1976), popularly known as Igwe 2Pac, is a Nigerian actor and comedian.{{Cite web |title=Charles Okocha {{!}} Actor |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2281113/ |access-date=2025-01-24 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Wangethi |first=Isaac |date=2022-04-14 |title=Actor Charles Okocha’s biography: age, family, net worth, house |url=https://www.legit.ng/ask-legit/biographies/1463735-actor-charles-okocha-biography-age-family-net-worth-house/ |access-date=2025-01-24 |website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. |language=en}} He is known for playing bad-boy roles.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-05 |title=My mum wants me to act as pastor, not just bad boy — Charles Okocha |url=https://punchng.com/my-mum-wants-me-to-act-as-pastor-not-just-bad-boy-charles-okocha/ |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}} Okocha was one of the mentors for the "Idea Challenge", initiated by the Nigeria Billionaires Network.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-18 |title=Charles Okocha, others to mentor youths in ‘Idea Challenge’ |url=https://punchng.com/charles-okocha-others-to-mentor-youths-in-idea-challenge/ |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}} He won the Vskit Voice Competition in 2019.{{Cite web |last=Royal |first=David O. |date=2019-11-07 |title=Charles Okocha a.ka ‘Igwe 2pac’ wins Vskit Voice to Fame crown |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/11/charles-okocha-a-ka-igwe-2pac-wins-vskit-voice-to-fame-crown/ |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}
Early life
Okocha was born in Delta State, Nigeria. His family relocated to Surulere, Lagos State, when he was young, where he completed his secondary education. He later pursued further studies in the United States.
Career
Okocha began his acting career in 2001 with a breakthrough role in Wasted Years, a film directed by Teco Benson, where he earned the nickname "Igwe 2Pac." He has since starred in numerous films and is recognized for his comedic portrayal of the American accent.{{Cite web |last=Balogun |first=Kamilu Lekan |date=2022-09-13 |title=Actor ‘Charles Okocha’: Biography, Career, Net Worth, Baby Mamas & Children, Source of income, Achievements and Controversy |url=https://newswirengr.com/2022/09/14/actor-charles-okocha-biography-career-net-worth-baby-mamas-and-children-source-of-income-achievements-and-controversy/ |access-date=2025-01-24 |website=NewsWireNGR |language=en-US}}
Personal life
In 2019, he was allegedly shot in Asaba by a policeman and underwent emergency surgery in the United States as a result.{{Cite web |last=Okogba |first=Emmanuel |date=2019-06-25 |title=Actor Charles Okocha expresses gratitude after successful surgery in U.S |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/06/actor-charles-okocha-expresses-gratitude-after-successful-surgery-in-u-s/ |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Jannah |first=Chijioke |date=2017-08-18 |title=Popular Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha, narrates how he survived 6 gunshots in Asaba |url=https://dailypost.ng/2017/08/18/popular-nollywood-actor-narrates-survived-6-gunshots-asaba/ |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}} He married Mimi Okocha in 2024.{{Cite web |last=Daramola |first=Ibukunoluwa |date=2024-11-11 |title=Charles Okocha opens up about his reasons for getting married |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/charles-okocha-opens-up-about-his-reasons-for-getting-married/n1wb9pb |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Blessing |first=Enenaite |date=2024-11-19 |title="She's gonna laugh forever": Charles Okocha makes lifetime promise to his wife |url=https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1626021-charles-okocha-lifetime-commitment-wife-she-married-phenomenal-noisemaker/ |access-date=2025-01-24 |website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. |language=en}} He has three children from previous relationships.
Controversy
A video clip circulating online angered his fans. Wherein the actor was allegedly accused of destroying his friend's car while dragging his daughter to a car.{{Cite web |date=2021-10-22 |title=Viral video: My daughter's image at stake - Actor Charles Okocha |url=https://punchng.com/viral-video-my-daughters-image-at-stake-actor-charles-okocha/ |access-date=2022-12-09 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}} Okocha cleared the air and confirmed the clip was a scene in a movie.
Filmography
- Three Thieves (2019) as Customer
- Mokalik (2019) as Emeka
- Makate Must Sell (2019)
- Muri & Ko (2024) as Chukwudi
References
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