Emeka Ossai | |
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Born | Emeka Ossai |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Alma mater | University of Agriculture, Ogun |
Occupation | Actor |
Emeke Ossai // ( listen ) is a Nigerian film actor. [1] [2] [3] [4] He won the Best Supporting actor award at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards for his performance in the movie "Checkpoint". [5] he is of the opinion that the new Nollywood lacks credibility. [6]
Ossai is a native of Ndokwa from Kwale, Utagba-Uno in Ndokwa-West local government of Delta State. He studied Food Technology at the University of Agriculture, Ogun State. [7]
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