Charles Okocha

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Charles Okocha
Born (1976-07-05) 5 July 1976 (age 48)
NationalityNigerian
Other namesIgwe 2Pac
OccupationActor
Years active2001–present
Spouse
Mimi Okocha
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(m. 2024)​
Children3

Charles Okocha (born 5 July 1976), popularly known as Igwe 2Pac, is a Nigerian actor and comedian. [1] [2] He is known for playing bad-boy roles. [3] Okocha was one of the mentors for the "Idea Challenge", initiated by the Nigeria Billionaires Network. [4] He won the Vskit Voice Competition in 2019. [4] [5]

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Early life

Okocha was born in Anambra 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. [2]

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. [6]

Personal life

In 2019, he was allegedly shot in Asaba by a policeman and underwent emergency surgery in the United States as a result. [7] [8] He married Mimi Okocha in 2024. [9] [10] He has three children from previous relationships. [2] [6]

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. [11] Okocha cleared the air and confirmed the clip was a scene in a movie. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Charles Okocha | Actor". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  2. 1 2 3 Wangethi, Isaac (2022-04-14). "Actor Charles Okocha's biography: age, family, net worth, house". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  3. ↑ "My mum wants me to act as pastor, not just bad boy — Charles Okocha". Punch Newspapers. 2022-06-05. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  4. 1 2 "Charles Okocha, others to mentor youths in 'Idea Challenge'". Punch Newspapers. 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  5. ↑ Royal, David O. (2019-11-07). "Charles Okocha a.ka 'Igwe 2pac' wins Vskit Voice to Fame crown". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  6. 1 2 Balogun, Kamilu Lekan (2022-09-13). "Actor 'Charles Okocha': Biography, Career, Net Worth, Baby Mamas & Children, Source of income, Achievements and Controversy". NewsWireNGR. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  7. ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (2019-06-25). "Actor Charles Okocha expresses gratitude after successful surgery in U.S". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  8. ↑ Jannah, Chijioke (2017-08-18). "Popular Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha, narrates how he survived 6 gunshots in Asaba". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  9. ↑ Daramola, Ibukunoluwa (2024-11-11). "Charles Okocha opens up about his reasons for getting married". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  10. ↑ Blessing, Enenaite (2024-11-19). ""She's gonna laugh forever": Charles Okocha makes lifetime promise to his wife". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  11. 1 2 "Viral video: My daughter's image at stake - Actor Charles Okocha". Punch Newspapers. 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2022-12-09.


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